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DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Ekelund (ranked 2767 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 218 p4p, 422 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekelund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Mack lands with a nice body punch.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekelund.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack misses with an uppercut.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Ekelund moves out of range easily.
Mack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ekelund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekelund moves into the clinch successfully.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Mack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekelund.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekelund's brow.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mack.
Mack blocking some punches.
Ekelund putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
Mack lands a body shot.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
We've been informed that Mack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack is leaning against Ekelund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Ekelund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mack.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack lands an elbow inside.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mack.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mack gets through Ekelund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mack scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is working Ekelund over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mack.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Mack blocking some punches.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack.
Ekelund scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Mack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Mack lands a shot to the body.
Ekelund missing with knees to the body.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Mack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekelund trying to land knees to the body.
Mack avoiding damage as Ekelund throws knees to the body.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Ekelund lands an uppercut.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Mack lands an elbow that stopped Ekelund in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Mack.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekelund lands a right hand.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Ekelund dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mack throws a hook to the side of Ekelund's head but Ekelund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mack, as that shot connected.
Mack scores with a three punch combo!
Mack tried to score with a low kick but Ekelund checks it.
A head kick from Mack lands but Ekelund takes it in his stride.
Ekelund clinches with his opponent.
Ekelund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Ekelund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekelund blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Mack.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekelund blocks an elbow strike.
Ekelund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mack misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack pushes Ekelund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Mack.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekelund.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Mack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekelund or not.
Ekelund taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kain Mack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Mack prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack working aggressively here.
Ekelund lands with a right to the head.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mack.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Ekelund putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Ekelund swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekelund lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Mack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Mack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Mack misses with an elbow over the top.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekelund.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekelund lands a nice knee to the body.
Mack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mack blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Mack moves out of range.
Kain Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Mack scores with a four punch combination!
Kain Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekelund scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Ekelund gets a clinch.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Mack digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Ekelund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Ekelund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but Ekelund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack misses with a hook. Ekelund ducked under it nicely.
Mack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekelund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekelund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Mack misses.
Mack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mack throws a jab when Ekelund was well out of range.
Ekelund scores with a body shot.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but Ekelund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekelund closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the cage.
Mack misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack gets through Ekelund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack scores with a hook to the body.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Mack.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekelund dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Mack pushes Ekelund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack lands a body punch.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekelund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mack as Ekelund tries to tie him up.
Mack tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekelund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ekelund wants to stall.
Mack throws an elbow but it misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mack.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Mack.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Mack lands an elbow just above Ekelund 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mack 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Mack!
A victorious Kain Mack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 2666 p4p, 3968 weight class) and Sam Diego (ranked 336 p4p, 451 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patterson clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Patterson.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Nice body punch from Patterson - that landed with a thud.
Patterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diego can't fight it off and eventually Patterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Diego looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego is looking to stand back up but Patterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diego.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Patterson manages to move to mount!
Diego's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Patterson dominating with strikes here.
Patterson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Diego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Patterson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego bucks Patterson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
 It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patterson wants to clinch
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Diego walks into a left hand.
 Diego is rocked!
Patterson rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diego regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Patterson manages to pass to side control.
Diego pushes Patterson off but Patterson dives into side control.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Patterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Patterson is putting a hurting on Diego here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Patterson! That's hurt Diego! Will he recover? Patterson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 2465 p4p, 4891 weight class) and Manus Murphy (ranked 337 p4p, 548 weight class). Kluz comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy staying out of range there.
Kluz throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kluz throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluz misses the target.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Kluz counters with a straight right hand.
Kluz throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Kluz.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Kluz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kluz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tries a body shot but Kluz blocks it.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kluz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Kluz misses with some punches.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Kluz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Kluz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Kluz lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kluz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy has an active guard here but Kluz has managed to pass into half guard.
Kluz wants to stand up but Murphy manages to regain full guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kluz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kluz has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kluz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kluz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kluz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kluz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kluz trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kluz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kluz trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kluz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kluz from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Kluz misses.
As Kluz backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Kluz manages to avoid it all.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kluz throws a shot to the body.
Kluz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Kluz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kluz continues to drive forward.
Kluz throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Kluz misses.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Kluz shows good takedown defense.
Celestyn Kluz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Kluz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Kluz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kluz.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
A combination from Kluz does no damage.
A slow jab from Kluz misses its intended target.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Kluz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kluz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kluz swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Kluz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy is rocked!
Kluz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Murphy out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Celestyn Kluz!
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1361 p4p, 1504 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 193 p4p, 205 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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8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine slips under a jab.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Fadda Jr has managed to clinch.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fadda Jr tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine cracks Fadda Jr with a nice body shot.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine manages to pull guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.
Fadda Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadda Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fadda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fadda Jr drops back looking for a leg! Valentine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valentine manages to kick Fadda Jr off! Fadda Jr jumps back into Valentine's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadda Jr is one step ahead there.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Fadda Jr controlling him for the moment.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadda Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Valentine has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fadda Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Fadda Jr is retaining full guard.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr managing to control the position.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fadda Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fadda Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Fadda Jr looking to control.
Valentine pushes down on Fadda Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Fadda Jr defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Valentine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fadda Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valentine has cracked it and Fadda Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 1720 p4p, 1505 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 251 p4p, 223 weight class). Kvakkestad has chosen Contempt - Jucifer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kvakkestad.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kvakkestad fails to land the takedown.
Kvakkestad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kvakkestad swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad works over McCain 's head and body with a nice combination.
McCain digs a good hook to Kvakkestad's body.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvakkestad.
McCain slips a jab and a cross from Kvakkestad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvakkestad misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McCain .
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Kvakkestad misses.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain cracks Kvakkestad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Kvakkestad's side.
Kvakkestad misses with a double jab.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kvakkestad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kvakkestad misses with the combination.
McCain jabs at Kvakkestad's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvakkestad looks winded!
McCain lands with an uppercut that bounces Kvakkestad off the cage and back into range.
McCain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain lands a big head kick that sends Kvakkestad tumbling to the mat! McCain takes a step backwards and waves Kvakkestad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kvakkestad is rocked!
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kvakkestad is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?
McCain cracks Kvakkestad with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas McCain !
A relieved looking Lucas McCain 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 1318 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 180 p4p, 202 weight class). Theorist comes to the cage accompanied by MoonDeity - WAKE UP!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22 - 20 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 22 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Theorist lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Airt lands a jab to Theorist's midsection.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theorist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Theorist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Theorist.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Theorist lands a nice looking body shot.
Theorist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Theorist is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Theorist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Theorist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Theorist's head backwards.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Theorist.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt is leaning against Theorist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch but Theorist improves position.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Theorist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt pushes Theorist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Theorist.
A short right from Mac Airt on the inside.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
Theorist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt cracks Theorist with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist prevents a body shot from Mac Airt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Theorist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Theorist.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist digs a right hand underneath Mac Airt's ribcage. Mac Airt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Theorist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Theorist gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Theorist as Mac Airt tries to tie him up.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Theorist pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
Theorist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Mac Airt.
A short left from Theorist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theorist.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist scores with a jab. Mac Airt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac Airt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conspiracy Theorist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt lands a two punch combo.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Mac Airt lands with a cross.
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conspiracy Theorist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theorist is keeping busy.
Theorist lands a body punch.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theorist working aggressively here.
Mac Airt looking to slow down the pace here.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt is looking to control Theorist's arms but Theorist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mac Airt has his back to the cage.
Theorist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Theorists head.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
A short body shot lands from Theorist as the two fighters clinch.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Theorist smiles and moves away.
Theorist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Theorist's shoulder, as Theorist tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mac Airt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Theorist scores with a jab. Mac Airt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Theorist.
Mac Airt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Theorist with a hook.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Theorist misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Theorist drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
Theorist digs a right hand into Mac Airt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Airt's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Theorist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theorist.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt lands a nice uppercut.
Theorist works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Theorist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mac Airt throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mac Airt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt lands a slapping body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a low kick as Theorist jumps back.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Theorist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Theorist moves away and avoids it.
Theorist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Theorist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Theorist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Mac Airt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Theorist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt dodges the punch combination from Theorist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
A big left from Theorist misses.
Theorist throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theorist slips under a jab.
Theorist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Theorist duly obliges.
Theorist wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Theorist jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Theorist clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist works on Mac Airt's body with a couple of short punches.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac Airt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt is working Theorist over against the cage.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the body
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt tests Theorist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theorist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Theorist lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Theorist finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac Airt's head.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Mac Airt saw that one coming.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Theorist slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Theorist ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Theorist slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Theorist throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Theorist backing up. Theorist nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Mac Airt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Theorist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theorist cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Theorist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
Mac Airt lands with a nice combination. Theorist backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Theorist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Mac Airt misses
and Mac Airt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theorist misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theorist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Kostov (ranked 641 p4p, 883 weight class) and Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 78 p4p, 115 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 15 - 10 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov misses the jab.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera 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.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a straight left.
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostov circles away.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
Kostov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kostov managing to control the position.
Kostov keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kostov scores with a head kick. Cabrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov connects with a body shot.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kostov backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Kostov manages to avoid it all.
Kostov throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Kostov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Kostov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Kostov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrera! But no joy.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostov pinned against the cage. Kostov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kostov slips a jab from Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov with a hook.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov jabs at Cabrera's body.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera slips a jab from Kostov.
Kostov works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Kostov thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Kostov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Kostov.
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Kostov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat.
Kostov digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Kostov misses with a double jab.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Kostov moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Kostov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kostov.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Kostov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Harakka (ranked 442 p4p, 581 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 61 p4p, 78 weight class). Queen has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen misses with a shot to the body
and Harakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Harakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustav Harakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen misses with the body kick
and Harakka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harakka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Queen if he has to take too many more of those.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harakka tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Harakka moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Harakka moves into the clinch.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harakka lands a jab.
A jab from Harakka misses.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Harakka closes the distance but Queen moves to the side
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harakka scores with a sloppy right hand. Queen should have avoided that one.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Harakka misses.
Harakka keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen tries to land a body kick
and Harakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harakka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harakka misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen slips a straight right by Harakka.
Harakka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harakka scores with a jab. Queen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Queen digs a good hook to Harakka's body.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Harakka tried to score with a low kick but Queen checks it.
Harakka with the inside leg kick.
Harakka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harakka's elbow.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Harakka scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Queen tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka misses with a punch to the body.
Harakka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harakka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Queen lands a right hand.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harakka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harakka connects with a single shot there.
Harakka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Queen.
Gustav Harakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Queen scores with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a looping right.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harakka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen tries to move into range but Harakka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harakka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Harakka with the inside leg kick.
Harakka forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
Harakka misses with the head strike.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Harakka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Harakka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harakka is working Queen over against the cage.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harakka is leaning against Queen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Queen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Harakka controls the action.
Queen is working Harakka over against the cage.
Queen can't break the clinch.
Queen blocking some punches.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav Harakka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harakka lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harakka misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harakka counters with a straight right hand.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen is rocked!
Queen lands a nice hook to Harakka's body. Harakka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harakka lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harakka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harakka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harakka.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harakka. That did some damage!
Queen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
Queen staying out of range there.
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 Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Queen misses.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harakka connects with a leg kick.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harakka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harakka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harakka throws a body kick that misses.
Harakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen moves out of range as Harakka throws a body kick.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Harakka.
Harakka connects with a jab.
Queen blocks the body kick.
Queen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harakka counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harakka doesn't seem bothered though.
Harakka lands with a good body shot.
Harakka's corner calls for a 1-2. Harakka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Harakka counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Harakka throwing a counter right hand but Queen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harakka feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen thows a leg kick but Harakka checks it
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harakka to score with a decent uppercut.
Harakka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harakka tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Harakka finish him?
Harakka stuns Queen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Harakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka misses with a hook.
Queen avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Queen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Queen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harakka doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Harakka misses
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Harakka avoids a kick to the body.
Queen thuds his shin into the meat of Harakka's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen misses the body punch
and Harakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Harakka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harakka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 182 p4p, 318 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 30 p4p, 48 weight class). McKane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SAVE ME. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
McKane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKane darts in trying to clinch
and Kalske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
A head kick misses from McKane.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
McKane thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from McKane misses
and Kalske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKane!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske controlling the position.
Kalske is trying to ground and pound but McKane uses the momentary lack of control by Kalske to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
McKane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kalske trying to mount his opponent but McKane defends it.
Kalske thows a huge punch but McKane dodges it nicely.
Kalske content to control rather than advance.
McKane is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalske passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kalske unloads with some shots from mount but McKane bucks and avoids them well.
Kalske looking to finish McKane with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKane!
Kalske throwing strikes but McKane recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalske trying to control from McKane's half guard. McKane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalske is fighting to break McKane's control of his arms but McKane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
McKane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kalske slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKane keeps working.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalske misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McKane is not content to let Kalske control the position.
Kalske cracks McKane with a big elbow.
Kalske is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
Kalske trying to control the position but McKane is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKane misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKane thinking.
McKane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalske decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKane's guard.
Kalske controlling from the top position.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Kalske throws a strike but McKane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kalske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalske not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske working a defensive guard but McKane passes into half guard.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Kalske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKane pulls his head out easily.
McKane prevents Kalske from improving his position.
Kalske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalske's head.
Kalske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKane's back!
Kalske misses with punches from the back.
McKane trying to control the hands but Kalske breaks the grip.
Kalske is hanging on to McKane's back as he tries to escape.
McKane is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kalske scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kalske thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalske throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKane because Kalske loaded up on that one.
McKane is looking to get to half guard.
Kalske misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kalske is trying to control here but McKane has managed to regain half guard.
McKane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalske's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalske's back!
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McKane. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McKane is working the ground and pound. Can Kalske escape?
McKane scores with punches and elbows.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalske tries to break free.
Kalske is trying to remain composed but McKane is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kalske can't escape the position.
McKane lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McKane misses with a leg kick
and Kalske counters with a shoot takedown. McKane fights it but they end up in guard.
Kalske preventing the sweep.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. McKane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by McKane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske has his foot on McKane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKane works his way back into a safe position though.
McKane postures up.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKane wants to control from the top but Kalske keeps moving.
Kalske is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kalske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKane defends well.
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.
McKane preventing the sweep.
McKane controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKane is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalske has wrist control.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske looking to control.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane preventing the sweep.
Kalske is trying to control the position but McKane postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKane misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKane tries to clinch
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalske's hands.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Kalske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske misses with a straight left.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane misses with the body kick
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKane.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Kalske avoids the body shot from McKane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalske 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
A victorious Hjallis Kalske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 128 p4p, 228 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 18 p4p, 31 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Menezes scores with a nice head shot.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Menezes misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Menezes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Menezes throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Menezes lands with a shot to the body.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menezes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menezes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Menezes is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov defending well as Menezes loads up on a big left hand.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menezes has time to react.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Menezes lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Menezes misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menezes misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Menezes.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menezes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kersikov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menezes misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Menezes moved out of range.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Menezes's head but Menezes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Menezes.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Menezes scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Menezes swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Menezes shoots in.
Menezes shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes throws a good cross that connects.
Arthur Menezes is winning the standup battle so far.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Menezes! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Menezes to his feet! Menezes is in big trouble!
 Menezes is rocked!
A big right from Menezes misses.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Menezes avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Menezes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menezes! Kersikov lets Menezes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Menezes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Menezes seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov finds Menezes's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Menezes flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kersikov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Menezes will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Boyko Kersikov 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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