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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 2892 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Pudd Nelson (ranked 432 p4p, 359 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Nelson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Veainu, which made it look bad.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with the active half guard here but Veainu passes nicely into side control.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Veainu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veainu pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veainu escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Veainu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nelson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Veainu wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
Nelson won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Veainu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Veainu is controlling him
Veainu wants to stand but Nelson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Veainu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Nelson kicks off Veainu and gets to his feet.
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!
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Pudd Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
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!
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pudd Nelson 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!
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Veainu tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Veainu manages to pull guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard.
Veainu wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson stands up and waves to Veainu to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly.
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veainu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veainu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veainu!
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!
Veainu working away.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is pushing Veainu's head away, looking to escape. Veainu manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Veainu is controlling him well.
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Pudd Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veainu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pudd Nelson!
A victorious Pudd Nelson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Chandler (ranked 1830 p4p, 3635 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 242 p4p, 389 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chandler tries to sprawl but Hayden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler moves into full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayden's guard.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayden has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayden's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayden working a defensive guard here.
Chandler is sitting in close to Hayden's body. Hayden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chandler is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chandler is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hayden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
A victorious Clay Hayden 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dodge Schotel (ranked 2168 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 285 p4p, 367 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schotel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Inner Circle - Games People Play. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodge Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but Schotel seems unphased.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at LV MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Schotel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks tries to bum rush Schotel with a series of wild strikes but Schotel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks throws a hook but Schotel avoids it easily.
Schotel throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Schotel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Schotel. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schotel misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Schotel.
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a left hand.
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Schotel.
Jab from Handicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel counters with a body kick that stops Handicks in his tracks momentarily.
Schotel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schotel throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with a shot to the body
and Schotel counters with a series of strikes. Handicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Schotel lands an uppercut.
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schotel.
Schotel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schotel lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Schotel takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Handicks is rocked!
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
The fighters circle, before Schotel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Handicks's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Schotel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dodge Schotel!
Our winner, Dodge Schotel, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 2341 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 350 p4p, 344 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a counter right but Niska avoids it with no problem.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niska misses with a takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Niska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Niska pushes him away.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska slips under a jab from Smith.
Niska tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niska thinking.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Niska is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niska is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Niska tries to tie him up.
Smith presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niska stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to circle away but Niska has him pinned against the cage.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska taking a breather.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niska comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Niska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niska lands with a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niska but Niska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Niska.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Niska. Niska maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
A bit of stalling here from Niska.
Niska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Niska controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niska.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Niska working aggressively here.
Smith wants to break free but Niska has control.
Niska blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niska digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niska throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to clinch but Smith moves away
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Niska scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niska looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Niska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Niska.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niska cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niska clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith moves out of range as Niska throws a body kick.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Niska shakes him off and moves away.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niska.
Niska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Niska seems content to control.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Niska continues to stall.
Niska seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Niska wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Niska lands with a cross.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niska to score with a decent uppercut.
Niska darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to drag Niska to the mat but Niska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Niska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Niska tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niska delivers a nice body kick.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith looks to move away, Niska throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A big right from Niska misses.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Niska slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Niska counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Niska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niska 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
A less than humble Juha Niska misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 2024 p4p, 2129 weight class) and Jonny Picogram (ranked 307 p4p, 319 weight class). Marley comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram misses with a low kick.
As Picogram looks to move away, Marley throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marley manages to pull guard.
Picogram lands a couple of digs.
Picogram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Picogram throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marley's body to avoid the submission. Marley has instead reached around Picogram's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rakeem Marley!
Our winner, Rakeem Marley, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 1997 p4p, 1899 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 259 p4p, 248 weight class). Hall has chosen Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank lands with a good body shot.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frank defends it nicely.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Frank lands a front kick.
Frank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Frank tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank lands a head shot.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Frank.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall tries for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
Hall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frank sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frank is trying to buck Hall off.
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank decides to stand back up.
Frank thumps Hall with a low kick.
Frank scores with a nice body kick.
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Hall looks winded!
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frank taking a breather.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
Frank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frank after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank scores with a hook to the body.
Frank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Hall tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank connects with a high kick.
Frank lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank scores with a kick to the body.
Frank clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frank thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Frank counters with a body kick.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Frank scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank lands with a right hand.
Hall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Hall ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirus Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Frank there.
Frank delivers a nice body kick.
Frank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frank rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Frank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Frank thuds his shin into the meat of Hall's side.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frank.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Frank. Frank maintains the clinch.
Frank lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Frank.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frank blocking some punches.
Hall letting Frank take a breather here.
Good body shot from Frank.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank jabs at Hall's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Frank with a nice cross.
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank 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!
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Frank lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Frank.
Hall misses with a hook.
Frank rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Hall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frank.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Frank avoids the body shot from Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands with a cross.
Frank lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Frank.
Frank connects with a crisp jab.
Hall tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
Frank works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank lands a front kick.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Frank lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frank with a hook.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frank 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Micah Frank waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khanna (ranked 674 p4p, 986 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 92 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khanna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Khanna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khanna.
It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Khanna misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagibatel.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Nagibatel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
Nagibatel thinks about the counter body kick.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Khanna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagibatel.
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Khanna lands with a light punch inside.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to break free of the clinch but Khanna has double underhooks.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Nagibatel holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Khanna throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna thows a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel scores with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a push kick but Khanna slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raja Khanna's cut is getting worse.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Khanna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khanna closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Khanna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Nagibatel lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Khanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagibatel has time to react.
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khanna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nagibatel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagibatel connects with a crisp jab.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khanna looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khanna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Nagibatel responds with a good body kick, but Khanna manages to step out the way in time.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Khanna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raja Khanna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Khanna tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Khanna strikes.
Khanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna gets through Nagibatel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Khanna working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khanna or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
Khanna keeps control of Nagibatel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Khanna avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Raja Khanna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanna tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagibatel.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Khanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Khanna lands a body punch.
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Khanna does it's job there.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khanna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khanna dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Khanna misses.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khanna, as that shot connected.
Khanna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagibatel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khanna is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanna moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel cracks Khanna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Khanna is rocked!
Jeez, Raja Khanna's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Khanna jabs Nagibatel right on the nose. Nagibatel blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel checks the leg kick.
Khanna throws a wild body kick that Nagibatel sees coming a mile off.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Nagibatel seems unphased.
Nagibatel lands a big uppercut and Khanna crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khanna looks OK. Nagibatel waves Khanna back to his feet!
Oh Khanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raja Khanna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoha Nagibatel!
After winning the bout, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 507 p4p, 858 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 75 p4p, 121 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music. Jesus Christ Karter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kneeland slips under a jab.
Karter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kneeland dives on top into guard.
Kneeland postures up.
Karter trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg.
Karter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kneeland pushes Karter off looking to stand but Karter dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter trying to mount his opponent but Kneeland defends it.
Kneeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneeland is trying to maintain the position but Karter is very close to passing his half guard.
Karter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kneeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kneeland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter trying to control the action but Kneeland is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Karter.
Karter swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland tries to keep at a distance but Karter has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Karter.
Kneeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter blocks a body shot from Kneeland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter lands a body shot.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter tries to clinch but Kneeland is having none of it.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kneeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Karter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter throws a low kick but Kneeland moves out of range easily.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kneeland clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter blocks the elbow strike.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karter jumps guard but Kneeland stands there with Karter around his waist. Karter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeland is trying to stall.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneeland or not.
Karter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneeland's elbow.
Karter is working Kneeland over against the cage.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Kneeland avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown but Kneeland manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karter up against the cage.
Kneeland wants to stall.
Jesus Christ Karter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karter is leaning against Kneeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Karter working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karter taking a breather.
Kneeland looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Kneeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karter.
Karter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneeland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland is trying to break free.
Karter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kneeland to keep the fight standing.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kneeland after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Kneeland.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter 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!
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kneeland takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Kneeland looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch.
Kneeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Kneeland tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch but Karter improves position.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kneeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Karter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.
Karter is trying to trip Kneeland. He has hold of a leg but Kneeland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Karter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kneeland keeping full guard, as Karter tries to pass.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneeland can do to turn this around?
Kneeland controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
Karter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kneeland wants to stand up but Karter is controlling him.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Kneeland is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karter 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.
Kneeland wants to stand but Karter is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Karter.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karter cracks Kneeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Karter shoots in but Kneeland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Karter keeps it at a distance.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter scores with a nice body kick.
Karter with a nice calf kick.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter throws a right and a left that Kneeland avoids nicely.
Kneeland scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter throws a front kick that sends Kneeland stumbling back into the cage.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Kneeland throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Karter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karter throws a low kick but Kneeland moves out of range easily.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karter 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
An out of breath Jesus Christ Karter 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Rose (ranked 345 p4p, 820 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 44 p4p, 107 weight class). Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with an uppercut. Broomsdale saw that one coming.
And Broomsdale responds with a good body kick, but Rose manages to step out the way in time.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Broomsdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose lands a nice hook to Broomsdale's body. Broomsdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Broomsdale throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Broomsdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broomsdale throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Broomsdale is out of range.
Broomsdale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Broomsdale motions for Rose to come forward. Broomsdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Broomsdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Broomsdale misses.
Broomsdale tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broomsdale with the counter takedown but Rose avoids it easily.
Broomsdale shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Rose staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broomsdale throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broomsdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Broomsdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broomsdale steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Broomsdale throws a body kick that misses.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broomsdale walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Broomsdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rose. Rose obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Broomsdale is just out of range.
Rose lands with a hook. Broomsdale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broomsdale cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale misses with a body shot.
Broomsdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Broomsdale.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Broomsdale scores with a shot to the body.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broomsdale is looking to score with low kicks.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Broomsdale manages to avoid it.
Broomsdale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Broomsdale tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Broomsdale back against the cage.
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Broomsdale connects with a single shot there.
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broomsdale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Broomsdale has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Broomsdale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rose blocks a head kick by Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Rose was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose wants to land a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Rose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Broomsdale.
Broomsdale thuds his shin into the meat of Rose's side.
Broomsdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broomsdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose moves out of range as Broomsdale strikes.
Broomsdale missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rose throws a low kick but Broomsdale moves out of range easily.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Broomsdale. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adrian Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Broomsdale.
Rose throws a hook but Broomsdale blocks it.
Broomsdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broomsdale tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose connects with the punch.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broomsdale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose cracks Broomsdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Broomsdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Broomsdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Broomsdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Broomsdale is rocked!
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Broomsdale can do to turn this around?
Rose fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Broomsdale to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Broomsdale looks to clinch but Rose throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Broomsdale taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adrian Rose!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, 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.
Ezekiel Broomsdale spoke after the fight, saying 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 95 p4p, 163 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 16 p4p, 24 weight class). Kruschev has chosen Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) as his entrance music. Jacques Turcotte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Kruschev.
Turcotte tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a head kick!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Donk. Turcotte catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Turcotte's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Kruschev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Turcotte's legs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Turcotte semi-blocks.
Kruschev tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte darts in and clinches Kruschev up against the cage.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice body shot.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev rushes Turcotte and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turcotte takes a step back to recover.
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte 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.
Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte clinches.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev wants to clinch but Turcotte slips to the side
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruschev's head.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Turcotte backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Kruschev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruschev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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