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C242: Kahn vs Vladimir II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wilson (ranked 1279 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 160 p4p, 231 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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190
16 - 9 - 0 |
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189 cm
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195
20 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
White digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from White.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into White's torso.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Wilson avoids the body shot from White.
Wilson 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.
Wilson moves away from the strike by White.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
Wilson moves out of range as White strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
White pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
White looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
White works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White lands with an overhand left.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a left hand
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from White misses.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson blocks a jab.
White misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from White misses.
White misses the jab.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thor White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White lands a jab to the head.
White throws a one two combo.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson avoids the body shot from White.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Wilson tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a straight right.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White misses with a hook.
White lands a jab.
White throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Wilson defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilson slips under a jab from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
White has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but White avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Wilson's head back.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
White missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
Wilson lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Wilson takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 White is rocked!
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Wilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Blade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blade Wilson.
I think White 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor White!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Cobain (ranked 622 p4p, 466 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 89 p4p, 71 weight class). Cobain comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Kurt Cobain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Irong Kasamsun's chin.
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27 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobain walks into a left hand.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Kasamsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Cobain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Kasamsun. Those never looked like landing.
Cobain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Kasamsun misses.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain sets himself, and Kasamsun steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobain avoids it this time.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Cobain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Cobain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobain gets caught flat footed, as Kasamsun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kasamsun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasamsun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Cobain keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Cobain 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.
Kasamsun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cobain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasamsun.
Cobain wants to get back to his feet but Kasamsun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobain scores with a jab.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick from Cobain.
Cobain throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobain defends well and Kasamsun ends up having to push Cobain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good leg kick by Cobain.
Kasamsun lands a nice hook to Cobain's body. Cobain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun digs a good hook to Cobain's body.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Cobain.
A slow jab from Cobain misses its intended target.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Cobain ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Kasamsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up but Cobain circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobain's hands.
Crunch! Cobain slams his shin into Kasamsun's torso.
Kasamsun lands a nice hook to Cobain's body. Cobain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun scores with a nice strike.
Cobain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasamsun. That did some damage!
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Cobain tenderised Kasamsun's leg. Kasamsun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Cobain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Cobain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasamsun momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobain moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
Jab, jab by Kasamsun - just one landing.
Cobain blocks a jab.
Cobain cracks Kasamsun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobain off the cage and back into range.
Cobain throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobain slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Cobain avoids it well.
Cobain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasamsun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobain counters with a straight right hand.
Kurt Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Cobain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasamsun to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobain throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Cobain throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kasamsun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kasamsun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasamsun! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kasamsun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Cobain.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun misses with a few strikes there.
Cobain throws a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head but Kasamsun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sloppy strikes from Kasamsun. Those never looked like landing.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws a jab when Cobain was well out of range.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Cobain jabs Kasamsun right on the nose. Kasamsun blinks but takes it well.
Kasamsun misses with a few strikes there.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobain misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kasamsun is looking to clinch but Cobain is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasamsun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasamsun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobain connects with the punch.
Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cobain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but Cobain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kasamsun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kasamsun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kasamsun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.
Kasamsun in side control, throwing shots but Cobain defends.
A lull in the action here as Kasamsun stalls from top position.
Kasamsun wants to control but Cobain is keeping him busy.
Kasamsun tries to score with some ground and pound. Cobain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun throws an elbow but Cobain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobain being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobain's head but Cobain avoids it well.
Cobain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobain is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cobain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasamsun is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cobain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cobain parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobain to escape.
Cobain pushes Kasamsun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kasamsun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cobain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kasamsun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cobain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is working Cobain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobain keeps working.
Kasamsun just content to control the position.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kasamsun taking a breather here.
Cobain pushes Kasamsun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kasamsun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cobain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kasamsun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasamsun somewhat.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Cobain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasamsun.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobain.
Kasamsun lands with a cross.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Cobain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobain also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Cobain.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Cobain's shoulder, as Cobain tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Kasamsun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasamsun defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobain. Cobain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
Cobain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobain jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.
Cobain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasamsun on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
A slow jab from Cobain misses its intended target.
Kasamsun dives in and grabs Cobain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobain pushes down on Kasamsun's head and hops out.
Kurt Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Cobain dips to his left and cracks Kasamsun with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun avoids a kick to the body.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Cobain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobain.
Kasamsun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Cobain coming out on top.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the nose.
Cobain connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasamsun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasamsun lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kasamsun there.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kasamsun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kasamsun backs away, Cobain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurt Cobain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Cobain finds it's target.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasamsun gets a double leg takedown into Cobain's guard.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cobain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasamsun is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cobain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kurt Cobain is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Cobain.
A little feinted left hand from Cobain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Kasamsun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Cobain.
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Cobain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kasamsun 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 893 p4p, 624 weight class) and Jimmy Granite (ranked 104 p4p, 78 weight class). Chontamenti's entrance music is Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven. A fine choice. Granite has chosen Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250
20 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Granite !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti tests Granite 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granite .
Granite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
A combination from Granite does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Chontamenti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chontamenti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chontamenti blocks the body kick.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Chontamenti catches Granite right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Granite misses.
Granite loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Granite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Granite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granite has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granite throws the kick towards the body but Chontamenti avoids it.
Chontamenti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot that snaps Granite 's head back.
Chontamenti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granite on the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands the left hand.
Granite lands a big head kick that sends Chontamenti tumbling to the mat! Granite takes a step backwards and waves Chontamenti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Chontamenti is rocked!
 It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Granite sprawls well initially but Chontamenti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti stops Granite from getting back to his feet.
Chontamenti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Granite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Granite pushes Chontamenti off looking to stand but Chontamenti dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti controlling the pace.
Granite wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti feints and as Granite raises his hands in defense, Chontamenti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chontamenti content to stall in guard here.
Chontamenti stops Granite from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chontamenti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Granite for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granite misses with a looping left.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Granite . That snapped Chontamenti's head back.
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chontamenti avoids the head kick by Granite .
Nice takedown defense from Granite . No joy for Chontamenti on that attempt.
Chontamenti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Granite swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thoth Chontamenti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granite throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Granite shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Granite was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granite moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti dips to his left and cracks Granite with an uppercut!
Granite blocks a low kick nicely.
Granite flicks out a counter leg kick but Chontamenti steps away.
Granite tries a head kick but it misses.
Granite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granite tries to avoid it but Chontamenti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granite to the ground. Granite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granite tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Granite tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chontamenti is in Granite 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thoth Chontamenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti'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.
Granite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Granite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granite throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Granite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti shoots in looking for a takedown. Granite tries to sprawl out of it but Chontamenti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Granite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Granite connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granite thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chontamenti if he has to take too many more of those.
Granite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granite tries to work over Chontamenti's front leg with a kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Granite feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chontamenti sprawling to the canvas! Chontamenti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Granite finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granite . Granite obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the body
and Granite counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chontamenti! Granite lets Chontamenti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granite now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granite scoring well with a low kick there.
Chontamenti looks up at the clock. Bad move! Granite lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chontamenti. Granite pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Granite !
Our winner, Jimmy Granite , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 1208 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 139 p4p, 141 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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268
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Allu thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Allu defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Allu slips under a jab.
Allu misses with a straight left.
Allu throws a leg kick
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allu's guard.
Allu kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Allu lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Allu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Allu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Allu connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allu throws a head kick that misses.
Allu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Allu misses with a straight left.
Gracie moves out of range as Allu strikes.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie with a hook.
Allu wants to clinch.
Allu moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allu connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Allu to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Allu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Allu.
Allu connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Allu throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allu wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Allu controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working for a kimura here but Allu manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gracie's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Allu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Allu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 113 p4p, 219 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 15 p4p, 31 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Kersikov has chosen Re-Style - I'm Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderidge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Alderidge was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alderidge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Alderidge lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Alderidge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
Alderidge throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alderidge's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Alderidge misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Alderidge down.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alderidge takes one on the button.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Alderidge's head.
Alderidge connects with the punch.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alderidge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Alderidge misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Alderidge throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alderidge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderidge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alderidge throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Alderidge slaps the foot to one side.
Alderidge throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge slips a straight right by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Jab from Alderidge.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Alderidge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Alderidge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alderidge down.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Alderidge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Alderidge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Alderidge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Alderidge's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Alderidge down.
Kersikov throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Alderidge does it's job there.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alderidge moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alderidge misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alderidge's knee momentarily.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alderidge moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Alderidge tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Alderidge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Kersikov throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Alderidge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the body.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Alderidge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Alderidge tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Alderidge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Alderidge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Kersikov motions for Alderidge to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
A shot to the liver by Alderidge. Beautiful body shot.
Alderidge tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Alderidge wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alderidge's knee momentarily.
Alderidge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Donk. Kersikov catches Alderidge right on the button with a cross.
Alderidge avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sergej Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Alderidge lands.
Alderidge cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov motions for Alderidge to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Alderidge only half commits.
Alderidge tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Alderidge steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Alderidge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Nice body kick from Alderidge.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alderidge. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alderidge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Alderidge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Alderidge lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alderidge is wise to it.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alderidge checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alderidge.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a nice looking body shot.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alderidge.
Alderidge with a nice calf kick.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Alderidge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alderidge. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Alderidge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alderidge has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alderidge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Alderidge is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Alderidge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Alderidge moves his leg out of the way.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Alderidge had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranger Alderidge!
A relieved looking Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 127 p4p, 161 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 10 p4p, 14 weight class). Bualuang has chosen シャンティ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Bualuang was not able to check.
A cross from Bualuang lands.
Bualuang misses with a body shot
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Bualuang tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Bualuang blocks it.
Bualuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Bualuang throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Bualuang.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Bualuang scores with a four punch combination!
Bualuang throws out a leg kick but Corassa moves out of range and Bualuang only half commits.
Bualuang checks a low kick from Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot.
Bualuang tries to work over Corassa's front leg with a kick but Corassa checks it.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bualuang just manages to avoid it.
Bualuang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa moves out of range as Bualuang strikes.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Bualuang tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Corassa misses.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Bualuang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corassa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bualuang throws out the jab.
Bualuang connects with a single shot there.
Bualuang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bualuang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bualuang is looking to slow Corassa down with leg kicks.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang misses with a wild combination.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot.
Bualuang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bualuang moves away.
Corassa is looking to slow Bualuang down with leg kicks.
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bualuang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bualuang misses with the combination.
Bualuang scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Bualuang misses its intended target.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bualuang 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.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with a kick to the body
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bualuang checks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Bualuang there.
Bualuang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bualuang just manages to avoid it.
Corassa is looking to wear down Bualuang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Bualuang avoided it.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Bualuang.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bualuang scores with a decent looking hook.
Corassa throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa tries a head kick but it misses.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa gets tackled into the cage by Bualuang. Bualuang maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bualuang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bualuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bualuang throws a nice looking combination but Corassa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bualuang closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bualuang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bualuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bualuang breaks the clinch.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa keeps the fight on the outside.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corassa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bualuang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corassa scrambles back to his feet.
Bualuang cracks Corassa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Bualuang does no damage.
Bualuang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang wants to clinch
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Bualuang.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Bualuang lands a nice shot that snaps Corassa's head back.
Corassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bualuang lands a jab to the head.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bualuang takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa throws a shot to the body.
Bualuang lands with a hook. Corassa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bualuang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bualuang. That did some damage!
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bualuang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corassa's sensitive parts.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bualuang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bualuang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bualuang misses with a hook to the body
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bualuang misses with a hook
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Bualuang avoided it.
Bualuang thows a leg kick but Corassa checks it
and Corassa counters with a good, hard body kick but Bualuang shrugs it off.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa dodges the punch combination from Bualuang.
A big left from Bualuang misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Bualuang throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Bualuang misses with a straight left.
Bualuang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Corassa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corassa checks the leg kick.
Bualuang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corassa on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bualuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bualuang misses.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bualuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bualuang.
Corassa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bualuang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bualuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Corassa pushes him off.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bualuang just manages to avoid it.
Bualuang tries a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bualuang throws a low kick but Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bualuang throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bualuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa tries to move into range but Bualuang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anurak Bualuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bualuang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bualuang wants to clinch.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bualuang is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
Bualuang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corassa.
Corassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bualuang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bualuang throws a head kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Corassa connects with a body shot.
Bualuang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corassa's hands.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Corassa moves out of range.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Bualuang looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bualuang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa tries to move into range but Bualuang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bualuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Bualuang avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Bualuang lands an overhand right.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Bualuang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bualuang to score with a decent uppercut.
Bualuang 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.
Bualuang swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa throws out a leg kick but Bualuang moves out of range and Corassa only half commits.
Bualuang moves away from the strike by Corassa.
Bualuang throws a head kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Bualuang lands a head kick!
Bualuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bualuang lands a two punch combo.
Corassa takes one to the side of the head.
Bualuang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bualuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bualuang moves away.
Corassa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bualuang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bualuang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang misses with the combination.
Corassa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bualuang avoids it.
A shot to the body from Bualuang misses
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Bualuang throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Bualuang.
Corassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Bualuang misses.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bualuang misses with a straight right.
Bualuang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anurak Bualuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bualuang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurak Bualuang!
A pretty intense looking Anurak Bualuang took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Titus (ranked 101 p4p, 190 weight class) and Oscar Gage (ranked 18 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210
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21 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Gage.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titus manages to avoid it.
It looked like Titus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gage misses with a body shot
and Titus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Titus pounces like a tiger and cracks Gage with a vicious hook! Gage is down but not out! Titus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeke Titus!
An out of breath Zeke Titus 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 79 p4p, 44 weight class) and Alborz Mumu (ranked 10 p4p, 5 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Chukwuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mumu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chukwuma somewhat.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumu counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
And Mumu responds with a good body kick, but Chukwuma manages to step out the way in time.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Mumu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chukwuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chukwuma. That one must have hurt.
Mumu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Mumu thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chukwuma lands with a good body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alborz Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu takes one to the chin there.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chukwuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu doesn't seem bothered though.
Chukwuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mumu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chukwuma has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Chukwuma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu avoids the head kick by Chukwuma.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu thinks about the counter body kick.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Mumu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chukwuma lands a head shot.
Chukwuma looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Chukwuma.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mumus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chukwuma lands in his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mumu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma looking to sit in guard and control but Mumu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mumu stays in close to Chukwuma's body and controls the position.
Mumu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chukwuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mumu content to stall in guard here.
Chukwuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mumu stopping the sweep attempt from Chukwuma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chukwuma tries for a takedown but Mumu circles away easily
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alborz Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a wild body kick that Mumu sees coming a mile off.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chukwuma. Mumu shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body.
Mumu gets caught flat footed, as Chukwuma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chukwuma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chukwuma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mumu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chukwuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mumu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mumu is controlling Chukwuma's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma fails to land the takedown.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mumu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chukwuma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mumu is refusing to be controlled, as Chukwuma sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mumu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
After winning the bout, Tinashe Chukwuma 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 24 p4p, 197 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 4 p4p, 35 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ochoa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Ochoa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ochoa misses with a few strikes there.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a double leg but Ochoa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dracul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ochoa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ochoa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice straight punches there by Ochoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa missing with a left hand there. Dracul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Dracul avoids it.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ochoa but Ochoa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Ochoa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Dracul sees coming a mile off.
Ochoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dracul fails with the takedown
and Ochoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochoa as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Ochoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa leaves Dracul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dracul moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOchoa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ochoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Dracul. Dracul gets slowly back to his feet.
Ochoa throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ochoa connects with a body shot that sends Dracul's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ochoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochoa digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dracul has his takedown stuffed
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dracul moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Ochoa
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ochoa!
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ochoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ochoa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dracul.
Dracul is trying to get an arm triangle but Ochoa is defending well.
Ochoa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dracul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ochoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul trying to control the position but Ochoa is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.
Dracul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dracul working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Dracul throws an elbow but Ochoa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dracul trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ochoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radu Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ochoa 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ochoa!
Our winner, Anthony Ochoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 5 p4p, 28 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by كارتل مدان. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski slips a straight right by Kahn.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kahn!
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Skurwysynowski thumps Kahn with a low kick.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn pushes Skurwysynowski away with a front kick.
Skurwysynowski looks winded!
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski wants to land a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn throws a head kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kahn rather than just go for the knockout.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
Kahn slips under a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahn misses the body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skurwysynowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Skurwysynowski walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
A left lands for Skurwysynowski.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Skurwysynowski slips a jab from Kahn.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Skurwysynowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Skurwysynowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Kahn seems unphased.
Kahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skurwysynowski's hands.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kahn throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kahn. That's going to slow Skurwysynowski down.
Skurwysynowski thows a body kick. Kahn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skurwysynowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kahn in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Skurwysynowski blocks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahn momentarily.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skurwysynowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn throws a jab when Skurwysynowski was well out of range.
Kahn lands a jab to the head.
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick from Skurwysynowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Skurwysynowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
Skurwysynowski throws a big shot that misses.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skurwysynowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skurwysynowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Kahn slips under a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses
enabling Skurwysynowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws a counter high kick but Skurwysynowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skurwysynowski's sensitive parts.
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Kahn moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn keeps Skurwysynowski at a distance using the push kick.
Kahn throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.
Kahn throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
Kahn throws a front kick that sends Skurwysynowski stumbling back into the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Skurwysynowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahn moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Kahn.
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Skurwysynowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Kahn lands a nice shot that snaps Skurwysynowski's head back.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Kahn counters with a quick kick to the body but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Skurwysynowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Skurwysynowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Skurwysynowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skurwysynowski. Kahn shrugs it off though.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn clobbers Skurwysynowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice strike.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skurwysynowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski blocks the body kick.
Skurwysynowski dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahn lands with a nice body punch.
Kahn throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Kahn misses with the body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Skurwysynowski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Kahn.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skurwysynowski has time to react.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skurwysynowski can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skurwysynowski.
Kahn lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Skurwysynowski slams his shin into Kahn's torso.
Kahn tries a low kick but Skurwysynowski avoids it.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Skurwysynowski thinks about the counter body kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skurwysynowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Skurwysynowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Skurwysynowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body punch.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Kahn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Skurwysynowski moves away and avoids it.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn looks for the body kick but Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Skurwysynowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Skurwysynowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Skurwysynowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid it.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Skurwysynowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn throws the left hand but Skurwysynowski avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot to the body.
Kahn takes one on the button.
Skurwysynowski jabs at Kahn's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.
Kahn connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot to the body.
Kahn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skurwysynowski has time to react.
Good exchange - Skurwysynowski coming out on top.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Kahn right on the button with a cross.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Skurwysynowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skurwysynowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Kahn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skurwysynowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Skurwysynowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Kahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn lands with a hook. Skurwysynowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kahn throws a wild body kick that Skurwysynowski sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Skurwysynowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Skurwysynowski is rocked!
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skurwysynowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn drops Skurwysynowski with a huge uppercut! Skurwysynowski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kahn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mohammed Kahn 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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