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RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kucherov (ranked 4963 p4p, 4965 weight class) and Katt Strypare (ranked 236 p4p, 235 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kucherov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Katt Strypare!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucherov moves into the clinch.
Kucherov breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kucherov.
Strypare avoids the head kick by Kucherov.
Strypare misses with a few strikes there.
Kucherov is looking to clinch but Strypare is avoiding it.
Strypare is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kucherov's half guard.
Kucherov pushes Strypare off and gets back 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!
Strypare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strypare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strypare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kucherov is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strypare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strypare looking to pass the guard.
Strypare is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kucherov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strypare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kucherov trying to keep a closed guard but Strypare is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kucherov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Strypare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kucherov pushes Strypare up against the cage in a clinch.
Strypare pulls guard.
Strypare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strypare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kucherov is aware though and is defending well.
Kucherov wanted to stand there but Strypare had control of the position.
Strypare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucherov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucherov, not yet.
Strypare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kucherov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Strypare tries to stand but Kucherov is controlling his head.
Strypare cracks Kucherov with a big right hand but Kucherov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kucherov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strypare tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov trying to control but Strypare flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kucherov is in bad spot here.
Strypare working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kucherov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strypare is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kucherov is defending well though. Strypare let's go of the attempt for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Strypare is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Strypare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kucherov, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kucherov tries for a takedown but Strypare manages to get underhooks.
Strypare breaks the clinch.
Strypare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strypare lands a couple of elbows.
Strypare controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucherov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucherov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strypare stands up over Kucherov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strypare won't allow Kucherov to get back to his feet.
Kucherov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strypare is one step ahead there.
Strypare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Strypare feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kucherov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strypare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strypare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kucherov's head.
Kucherov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strypare on the ground.
Strypare is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strypare sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strypare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strypare gets to his feet - Kucherov follows without any prompting.
Kucherov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strypare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strypare leaves Kucherov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strypare circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kucherov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strypare closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kucherov's guard.
Strypare tries to stand but Kucherov is controlling from the bottom.
Kucherov looking to control but Strypare passes into half guard.
Strypare is trying to work for a kimura but Kucherov is defending well.
Kucherov is pressing down on Strypare's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov controls Strypare momentarily but Strypare frees himself.
Strypare not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strypare is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucherov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katt Strypare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Strypare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kucherov tries to counter with a takedown but Strypare is quick to defend against it.
Kucherov fails with the takedown.
Kucherov fails to land the takedown.
Strypare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kucherov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strypare is trying to keep an underhook but Kucherov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kucherov trying to control from Strypare's half guard. Strypare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strypare has control of Kucherov's left arm, preventing Kucherov from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strypare wants to get back to his feet but Kucherov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strypare managing to control the position.
Strypare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strypare seems keen to control Kucherov's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strypare.
Kucherov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strypare not allowing Kucherov to control his hands.
Kucherov fending off the submission attempt from Strypare.
Strypare biding his time, controlling Kucherov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov trying to control but not successfully.
Strypare is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kucherov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Strypare off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katt Strypare!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 4050 p4p, 3593 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 297 p4p, 275 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Cizek's head but Cizek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut. Cizek saw that one coming.
Cizek moves out of range of the leg kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki motions for Cizek to come forward. Luokkamaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Luokkamaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luokkamaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cizek seems unphased.
We've been told by Luokkamaki's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cizek slips a straight right by Luokkamaki.
Cizek looks for the body kick but Luokkamaki saw that one coming.
Luokkamaki looks to land a right hand but Cizek moved out of range.
Cizek lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Cizek misses.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luokkamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Luokkamaki checks a low kick from Cizek.
A head kick misses from Cizek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cizek.
Cizek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cizek was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luokkamaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Luokkamaki misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek throws out a loose jab but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki throws a front kick aimed at Cizek's knee but Cizek avoids it well.
Luokkamaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cizek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cizek tests Luokkamaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cizek throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki avoids them all with ease.
Luokkamaki has Cizek up against the cage in a clinch.
Luokkamaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cizek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Cizek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cizek.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
A bone on bone clash there as Luokkamaki blocks the leg kick.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luokkamaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cizek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cizek avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Cizek throws a fast counter high kick but Luokkamaki manages to duck under it in time.
Cizek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luokkamaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands with a slapping head kick.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luokkamaki avoids the body shot from Cizek.
Luokkamaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cizek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cizek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Cizek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luokkamaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luokkamaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Cizek does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Luokkamaki misses the target.
Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Luokkamaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Cizek avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luokkamaki. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luokkamaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luokkamaki takes one on the button.
Luokkamaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luokkamaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Luokkamaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cizek connects with a nice looking jab.
Luokkamaki scores with a body shot.
Cizek throws out a loose jab but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cizek.
Luokkamaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cizek lands a nice hook to Luokkamaki's body. Luokkamaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luokkamaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cizek! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Luokkamaki as he connects with a hook.
Luokkamaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cizek lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luokkamaki tries to move into range but Cizek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cizek was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cizek! But no joy.
Cizek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki with the inside leg kick.
Cizek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cizek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luokkamaki throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cizek.
Cizek misses with an uppercut. Luokkamaki saw that one coming.
Cizek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luokkamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Luokkamaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cizek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luokkamaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Cizek misses with a left hand
and Luokkamaki counters with a left to the body.
Cizek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Cizek throws a head kick that half lands.
Luokkamaki with a hook.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Luokkamaki is just out of range.
Luokkamaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Luokkamaki is just out of range.
Cizek throws the left hand but Luokkamaki avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cizek lands with a straight right. Luokkamaki didn't see that one coming.
Luokkamaki thuds his right hand into Cizek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyril Cizek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cizek was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Cizek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cizek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Luokkamaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cizek.
Nice shot by Cizek.
Luokkamaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target.
Luokkamaki tries to move into range but Cizek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Luokkamaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cizek blocks a head kick by Luokkamaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki looks to land a left hand but Cizek moved out of range nicely.
Cizek looks to throw the jab but Luokkamaki is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luokkamaki.
Cizek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luokkamaki is out of range and Cizek settles back down.
Cizek misses the jab.
Cizek connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luokkamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Luokkamaki slips under a jab.
Cizek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luokkamaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki looks to throw the jab but Cizek is out of range.
Cizek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cizek misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Luokkamaki misses.
Luokkamaki misses the jab.
Cizek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luokkamaki lands with a straight right. Cizek didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luokkamaki. Cizek does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cizek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luokkamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cizek tries to land a leg kick but Luokkamaki saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target.
Luokkamaki walks into a straight right hand from Cizek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cizek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cizek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luokkamaki in his tracks.
Cizek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Cizek blocks the leg kick.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1-2. Cizek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cizek walks into a straight right hand from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cizek takes one to the side of the head.
Cizek lands with a right hand.
Luokkamaki blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Luokkamaki throwing a counter right hand but Cizek manages to avoid it.
Cizek punishes Luokkamaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Cizek lands with a cross.
Luokkamaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Cizek lands a high kick!
Luokkamaki throws a jab when Cizek was well out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a looping overhand right but Cizek ducks down to avoid it.
Cizek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luokkamaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Luokkamaki is just out of range.
Luokkamaki blocks a leg kick.
As Cizek backs away, Luokkamaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cizek was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki checks a low kick from Cizek.
Luokkamaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cizeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Cizek moves out of range.
Luokkamaki checks the leg kick.
Cizek moves out of range of the strikes.
Luokkamaki misses with a leg kick.
Cizek misses with a two punch combination.
Luokkamaki throwing a counter right hand but Cizek manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
Luokkamaki jabs at Cizek's body.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Luokkamaki with an uppercut!
Cizek looks to throw the jab but Luokkamaki is out of range.
Cizek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Cizek backs away, Luokkamaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Luokkamaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cizek misses with a low kick.
Cizek ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luokkamaki connects with the punch.
Luokkamaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cizek.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Luokkamaki.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek checks the leg kick.
As Luokkamaki backs off Cizek throws a huge counter combo but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it all.
Cizek blocks the body kick.
Luokkamaki thumps Cizek with a low kick.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Cizek blocks it.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cizek misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Luokkamaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luokkamaki misses with a low kick as Cizek jumps back.
Cizek throws a hook but Luokkamaki avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki cracks a nice hook into Cizek's ribs.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Cizek's head but Cizek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luokkamaki. That's going to slow Cizek down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyril Cizek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cizek just misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cizek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target.
Cizek staying out of range there.
Luokkamaki misses with a head kick.
Cizek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luokkamaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Cizek.
Cizek needs to keep his hands up - Luokkamaki had a free shot at his head there.
Luokkamaki tries a low kick but Cizek avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luokkamaki.
Cizek with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luokkamaki misses with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki tries to score with a low kick but Cizek moves his leg out of the way.
Cizek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Luokkamaki lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek moves out of range of the leg kick from Luokkamaki.
Cizek throws the left hand but Luokkamaki avoids the punch easily.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Cizek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Luokkamaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cizek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luokkamaki slips a jab from Cizek.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cizek.
Nice defenses there by Cizek.
Cizek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cizek throws an off balance right hand
and Luokkamaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luokkamaki throws a leg kick but Cizek checks it.
Luokkamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luokkamaki misses with a left hand
and Cizek counters with a one-two to the body.
Cizek is looking to score with low kicks.
Luokkamaki misses with a low kick.
Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cizek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Cizek thuds his right hand into Luokkamaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Cizek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cizek throws a wild body kick that Luokkamaki sees coming a mile off.
Cizek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luokkamaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cizek blocks the body kick.
Cizek looks to throw the jab but Luokkamaki is out of range.
Luokkamaki slips a straight right by Cizek.
Cizek lands a nice shot to the body.
Luokkamaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cizek.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Luokkamaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cizek throws a body shot but no joy.
Luokkamaki avoids the head kick by Cizek.
Luokkamaki is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luokkamaki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cizek.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Cizek moves away and avoids it.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Luokkamaki moves out of range easily.
Cizek thows a leg kick but Luokkamaki checks it
and Luokkamaki counters with a good low kick that Cizek was not able to check.
Cizek ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Cizek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luokkamaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cizek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luokkamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cizek.
Cizek lands a body shot.
Cizek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Luokkamaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Luokkamaki misses.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
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 big right from Luokkamaki misses.
Luokkamaki cracks a nice hook into Cizek's ribs.
Cizek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luokkamaki.
Cizek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cizek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cizek staying out of range there.
Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Luokkamaki misses its target.
Cizek moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a nice hook to Cizek's body. Cizek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight left.
Cizek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luokkamaki connects with a right hand. Cizek shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek thuds his right hand into Luokkamaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cizek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyril Cizek.
I've got Cizek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moncontour Chevrolet (ranked 2336 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 270 p4p, 237 weight class). Chevrolet comes to the cage accompanied by Pig Destroyer. Jorgensen has chosen Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me as his entrance music. 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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Moncontour Chevrolet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen scores with a nice head shot.
Chevrolet lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jab, jab by Jorgensen - just one landing.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chevrolet misses with a lunging right hand
and Jorgensen counters with an inside leg kick.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Chevrolet lands a left and a right that send Jorgensen crashing to the mat, dazed. Chevrolet thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen scores with a hook to the body. Chevrolet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chevrolet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chevrolet throws an off balance right hand
and Jorgensen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a left hand
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Tobias Jorgensen's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevrolet throws a body shot but no joy.
Chevrolet throws out a powerful jab.
Chevrolet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen motions for Chevrolet to come forward. Jorgensen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Chevrolet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jorgensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chevrolet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen missing with a left hand there. Chevrolet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorgensen moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
Jorgensen misses with a straight right.
It appears Chevrolet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chevrolet lands with a cross.
Chevrolet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevrolet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorgensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chevrolet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Chevrolet's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorgensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chevrolet's sensitive parts.
Chevrolet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorgensen digs a good hook to Chevrolet's body.
Jorgensen lands with a cross.
Jorgensen misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Jorgensen - just one landing.
Chevrolet scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chevrolet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes one to the side of the head.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Chevrolet avoids the punch easily.
It appears Chevrolet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chevrolet misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Chevrolet.
Jorgensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevrolet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen motions for Chevrolet to come forward. Jorgensen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chevrolet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorgensen.
A jab from Jorgensen does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chevrolet.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Chevrolet avoids the punch easily.
Jorgensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chevrolet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The cut above Tobias Jorgensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Chevrolet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chevrolet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chevrolet punishes Jorgensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Chevrolet slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chevrolet misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moncontour Chevrolet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
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.
A big left from Chevrolet misses.
Jorgensen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chevrolet is able to avoid easily.
Chevrolet misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Chevrolet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chevrolet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Chevrolet.
Jorgensen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chevrolet with a body shot.
Jorgensen throws the left hand but Chevrolet avoids the punch easily.
Jorgensen swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chevrolet scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorgensen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chevrolet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Chevrolet misses the target.
Chevrolet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorgensen misses with a hook. Chevrolet ducked under it nicely.
Chevrolet tries to land a front kick but Jorgensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jorgensen throws a lazy right hand but Chevrolet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chevrolet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Chevrolet is out of range.
Chevrolet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen throws an off balance right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Chevrolet moved out of range.
Jorgensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chevrolet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Chevrolet's shoulder, as Chevrolet tries to avoid the shot.
Jorgensen misses with a low kick.
Jorgensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chevrolet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chevrolet loads up on a big right hand but Jorgensen slips the punch.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chevrolet misses with a kick to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevrolet looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Jorgensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorgensen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jorgensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jorgensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chevrolet checks it well.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Chevrolet moved out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a hook
and Chevrolet counters with a good low kick that Jorgensen was not able to check.
Jorgensen scores with a head kick. Chevrolet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chevrolet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chevrolet dodges the punch combination from Jorgensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Chevrolet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chevrolet.
A slow jab from Jorgensen misses its intended target.
Jorgensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorgensen throws out a loose jab but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chevrolet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Chevrolet lands with a nice body punch.
Chevrolet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorgensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moncontour Chevrolet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Jorgensen misses
and Chevrolet counters with a nice leg kick.
Chevrolet lands a big right hand that sends Jorgensen crashing to the mat! Chevrolet stays standing though and waves Jorgensen back to his feet!
 Jorgensen is rocked!
Jorgensen thows a leg kick but Chevrolet checks it
and Chevrolet counters with a nice leg kick.
Chevrolet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chevrolet cracks Jorgensen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chevrolet has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jorgensen to stand back up!
Jorgensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Chevrolet finish him?
Tobias Jorgensen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tobias Jorgensen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moncontour Chevrolet!
After winning the bout, Moncontour Chevrolet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Jenkins (ranked 3069 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 341 p4p, 322 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
Dankovich slips a jab from Jenkins.
Dankovich lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dankovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Dankovich avoids it.
Dankovich throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
Dankovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jenkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dankovich dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Dankovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dankovich. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Dankovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Dankovich jumps back.
Dankovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dankovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dankovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Dankovich jabs at Jenkins's body.
Dankovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dankovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Dankovich misses with a body kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dankovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dankovich finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Dankovich throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Dankovich's shoulder, as Dankovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dankovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dankovich feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Dankovich.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Dankovich. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dankovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dankovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Dankovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dankovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
A big left from Dankovich misses.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankovich connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Dankovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Dankovich there.
Dankovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dankovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dankovich is out of range.
Dankovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dankovich.
Dankovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dankovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dankovich jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jenkins throws a hook but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich 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.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dankovich unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dankovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dankovich is looking to land body kicks.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dankovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dankovich blocks a jab.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dankovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dankovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dankovich throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Dankovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Dankovich 's eye.
It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dankovich dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dankovich manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Dankovich misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a nice shot that snaps Dankovich's head back.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Dankovich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Dankovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dankovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Jenkins steps away.
Dankovich misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dankovich.
Dankovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dankovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Dankovich moved out of range.
Nice body kick from Dankovich.
Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dankovich misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dankovich works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Dankovich letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Dankovich 's eye.
Dankovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Dankovich swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a jab to 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!
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dankovich is defending well for now.
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dankovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Dankovich misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
Dankovich misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dankovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dankovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dankovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dankovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich misses with a body shot.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Dankovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dankovich defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Dankovich circles away.
Dankovich throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Dankovich avoids them all with ease.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dankovich lands the left hand.
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Dankovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dankovich.
Dankovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Dankovich jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Dankovich thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side.
Dankovich slips a jab from Jenkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dankovich.
Jenkins walks into a jab.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dankovich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jenkins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps control of Dankovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
Dankovich avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dankovich's efforts to push away.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jenkins keeps control of Dankovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dankovich avoids it.
Dankovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dankovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dankovich misses with a low kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Dankovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dankovich there.
Dankovich cracks Jenkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins moves forwards but Dankovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dankovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dankovich.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dankovich throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dankovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dankovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dankovich.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Dankovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Dankovich.
Dankovich defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dankovich connects with a jab.
Dankovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range.
Dankovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jenkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Dankovich's head.
Dankovich scores with a jab.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jenkins moves out of range as Dankovich throws a body kick.
Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
Dankovich fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins moves out of range as Dankovich strikes.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dankovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dankovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dankovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dankovich tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tommy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dankovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 1567 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 181 p4p, 213 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meet Fran. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
A low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
It looked like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novak avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Novak coming out on top.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body punch
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
 Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Novak does no damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook.
Novak swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak is looking to chop away at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak walks into a jab.
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls the action.
Novak lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak gets through Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Novak blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ante Novak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Novak slips a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks right into an uppercut from Novak.
Novak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novak connects with a right hand. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shakes it off.
Ante Novak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Novak throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak jabs Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski right on the nose. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blinks but takes it well.
Novak throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a one two! Novak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Novak thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novak.
Novak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a head kick that drops Novak to the mat! Novak scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Novak is rocked!
The cut above Ante Novak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Novak! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Novak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Novak misses with a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Novak tenderised Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak sizes up Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Novak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novak walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski as he connects with a hook.
Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novak throws a body kick that misses.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novak has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak misses with a looping right.
Novak misses with a wild combination.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Novak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak stuns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a leg kick but Novak checks it
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Novak misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight left.
Novak is looking to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Novak - just one landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a head kick.
Novak throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ante Novak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ante Novak.
I think Novak 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
A very excited looking Ante Novak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Osuna (ranked 1661 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 182 p4p, 168 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joaquin Osuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osuna.
Osuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osuna counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Osuna pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Osuna misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Osuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Osuna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Osuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osuna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Osuna tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Osuna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Osuna counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Osuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Osuna moves out of range easily.
Osuna moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thibodeaux goes down! Can Osuna finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osuna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
Osuna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Osuna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Osuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Osuna misses with an uppercut
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Osuna.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Osuna looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osuna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osuna thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osuna blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Osuna.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Osuna catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Osuna misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Osuna throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Osuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Osunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Osuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osuna avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Osuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Osuna throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Osuna scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Osuna throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thibodeaux tumbling to the canvas!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle here but Osuna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osuna just content to control the position.
Thibodeaux sneaks back into half guard.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osuna.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osuna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Osuna dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Osuna throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osuna moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Osuna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Osuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Osuna throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Osuna lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osuna.
Osuna catches Thibodeaux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas!
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Osuna finish him?
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Osuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Joaquin Osuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osuna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osuna stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Osuna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Osuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Osuna moves out of range.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
You can see that Thibodeaux has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Osuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Osuna counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Osuna misses its target.
Osuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Osuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Osuna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Osuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Osuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osuna 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 1522 p4p, 1584 weight class) and Milan Ponjevic (ranked 225 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Ponjevic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjevic scores with a hook to the body. Markovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ponjevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markovic takes a swing at Ponjevic's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Markovic gets caught napping as Ponjevic dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Ponjevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ponjevic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ponjevic wants to pass the guard but Markovic is keeping the position.
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ponjevic looking to pass the guard.
Markovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ponjevic looking to pass the guard.
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!
Ponjevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully.
Ponjevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markovic!
Ponjevic is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjevic parries the strikes from Markovic easily there. Markovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ponjevic to escape.
Ponjevic looks to move to half guard but instead Markovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Ponjevic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ponjevic is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ponjevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Ponjevic keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic controlling from mount.
Ponjevic can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.
Ponjevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Ponjevic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Ponjevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markovic won't be happy with that.
Ponjevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponjevic working away.
Ponjevic in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Markovic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 509 p4p, 714 weight class) and Charles E Boles (ranked 77 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles E Boles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Boles circles away easily
and Boles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita clinches with his opponent.
Boles misses with the head strike.
Boles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boles pushes Mesquita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boles lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles scores with a shoulder strike.
Boles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Boles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boles tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Boles back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Boles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boles.
I was talking to Mesquita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Boles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mesquita.
Mesquita gets control of Boles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boles wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mesquita's closed guard. He's half up but Mesquita has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mesquita pivots and extends the arm, Boles falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mesquita! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Sto (ranked 481 p4p, 475 weight class) and Vasko Madzarov (ranked 63 p4p, 62 weight class). Madzarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UNDER THE BRIDGE. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Sto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sto throws an off balance right hand
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Patrick Sto has been cut.
Madzarov slips under a jab from Sto.
Sto misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sto misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madzarov moves away.
Sto avoids the head kick by Madzarov.
Sto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sto works over Madzarov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madzarov manages to avoid it.
Madzarov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sto throws an off balance right hand
and Madzarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Sto does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto throws a sloppy body shot
and Madzarov counters with a crisp right that sends Sto to the canvas! Madzarov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasko Madzarov!
A very excited looking Vasko Madzarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 147 p4p, 415 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 8 p4p, 30 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clerk Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Clerk Maxwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clerk Maxwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clerk Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown lands an elbow.
Clerk Maxwell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown cracks Clerk Maxwell with a big elbow.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown has hold of Clerk Maxwell's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Clerk Maxwell tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Clerk Maxwell screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Clerk Maxwell, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoodoo Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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