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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Soderberg (ranked 3311 p4p, 5052 weight class) and Niache Hippolytos (ranked 363 p4p, 469 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niache Hippolytos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick
and Soderberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Soderberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hippolytos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Hippolytos moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hippolytos! But no joy.
Soderberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hippolytos defending well as Soderberg loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Hippolytos.
Soderberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stefan Soderberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg throws a hook but Hippolytos avoids it easily.
Hippolytos tries to counter with a clinch but Soderberg shakes him off and moves away.
Soderberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Niache Hippolytos has been cut.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Soderberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Hippolytos throws a front kick aimed at Soderberg's knee but Soderberg avoids it well.
Soderberg throws a combination. Hippolytos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg takes a swing at Hippolytos's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Soderberg - just one landing.
Soderberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soderberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Soderberg.
Hippolytos takes one to the chin there.
Soderberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that Soderberg semi-blocks.
 It looks like Stefan Soderberg has been cut.
Soderberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hippolytos circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Soderberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hippolytos walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
Hippolytos tries to clinch
and Soderberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Soderberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Hippolytos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soderberg throws a shot to the body.
Soderberg lands a nice shot that snaps Hippolytos's head back.
 Hippolytos is rocked!
Hippolytos is aggressively charging in as Soderberg backs up avoiding any damage. Soderberg tosses out a jab and Hippolytos runs right into it face first! Hippolytos is out cold! Soderberg dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hippolytos's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan Soderberg!
Stefan Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Corbin (ranked 2766 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Pallas Anttonen (ranked 311 p4p, 352 weight class). Pallas Anttonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Corbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pallas Anttonen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anttonen stuffs the takedown.
Anttonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corbin misses with an uppercut. Anttonen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Anttonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anttonen pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch.
Corbin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anttonen after a bit of a struggle.
Corbin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anttonen misses with a wild body shot.
Corbin tries to counter with a takedown but Anttonen is quick to defend against it.
Anttonen closes the distance and pushes Corbin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Corbin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Corbin wants to take the fight to the mat but Anttonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corbin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anttonen's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corbin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anttonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corbin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anttonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anttonen tries to throw a body punch but Corbin avoids it by throwing Anttonen back against the cage.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
Corbin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anttonen tries a body shot but Corbin blocks it.
Corbin taking a breather.
Anttonen gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Anttonen.
Corbin is trying to drag Anttonen to the mat but Anttonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anttonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Anttonen is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anttonen breaks the clinch.
Corbin misses with a looping left.
Anttonen darts in and clinches Corbin up against the cage.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen lands a left hand.
Anttonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anttonen is defending well.
Anttonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Corbin takes a shot to the head.
Corbin prevents a body shot from Anttonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anttonen.
Corbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anttonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anttonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corbin breaks from the clinch.
Corbin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corbin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anttonen manages to avoid it.
Corbin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anttonen pinned against the cage. Anttonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corbin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anttonen pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch.
Anttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Anttonen lands a body shot.
Anttonen digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Corbin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Anttonen moves to clinch but Corbin breaks away
and Corbin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anttonen rushes Corbin and presses him up against the cage.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anttonen.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corbin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anttonen pushes Corbin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Corbin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbins head.
Corbin blocking some punches.
Anttonen scores with a hook to the body.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Anttonen.
Corbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Corbin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Corbin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anttonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbin or not.
Anttonen digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank.
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin.
Corbin is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Anttonen lands a right hand.
Anttonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Corbin misses with a shot to the body
and Anttonen counters with a nice body kick.
Anttonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anttonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corbin swings widly with a right hand
and Anttonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anttonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anttonen lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Anttonen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Corbin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Anttonen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pallas Anttonen!
Pallas Anttonen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Dankovich (ranked 1796 p4p, 4706 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 216 p4p, 494 weight class). Rabies Raivo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo looks to land a body kick but Dankovich moved away.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich tries to land a leg kick but Raivo saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Raivo's head back.
It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raivo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raivo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich lunges at Raivo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raivo's hand.
Raivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand.
Raivo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dankovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dankovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raivo clinches with his opponent.
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but Raivo moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Raivo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Raivo moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dankovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich misses with a left hand
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raivo. That's going to slow Dankovich down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dankovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raivo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Raivo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Raivo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Raivo saw that one coming.
Dankovich takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raivo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dankovich counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raivo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich tries to stall but Raivo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raivo avoiding damage.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Raivo.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich slows down the pace here.
Dankovich leaning against his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raivo can't find room to land a body shot as Dankovich controls the action.
Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich taking a breather.
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dankovich is predictable there
and Raivo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raivo gets tackled into the cage by Dankovich. Dankovich maintains the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Raivo to work.
Raivo tries to work over Dankovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Raivo.
Raivo works on Dankovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Raivo tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage.
Raivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Raivo lands a two punch combo.
Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich misses with a jab to the body
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Raivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.
Dankovich closes the distance and pushes Raivo back into the cage.
Come on Raivo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dankovich.
That has opened up Rabies Raivo's cut even more.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasil Dankovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raivo thumps Dankovich with a low kick.
Dankovich cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raivo throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Raivo.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dankovich gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich trying to stall but Raivo improves his position.
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raivo slips a straight right by Dankovich.
Rabies Raivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dankovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Dankovich avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Raivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raivo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raivo.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raivo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dankovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Raivo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo lands the left hand.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Raivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raivo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dankovich's head.
Raivo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dankovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Raivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dankovich thinking.
A head kick misses from Raivo.
Raivo lands a big head kick that sends Dankovich tumbling to the mat! Raivo takes a step backwards and waves Dankovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dankovich is rocked!
Vasil Dankovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dankovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich scores with the left hand. Raivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dankovich lands a nice shot that snaps Raivo's head back.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Raivo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabies Raivo!
A victorious Rabies Raivo 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 Darnell Majesty (ranked 1210 p4p, 3310 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 156 p4p, 362 weight class). Darnell Majesty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majesty.
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Majesty throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Majesty is looking for a counter combo.
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Majesty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Majesty misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Majesty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majesty cracks Smith with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Smith moves forwards but Majesty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Majesty counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Majesty follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suga Diabeetus (ranked 1240 p4p, 2881 weight class) and Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 147 p4p, 340 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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270
2 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krasimir Mihaylov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Diabeetus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mihaylov just manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diabeetus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diabeetus, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to work over Diabeetus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Diabeetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diabeetus's elbow.
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabeetus throws an off balance right hand
and Mihaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diabeetus really felt that one!
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Diabeetus in a clinch.
Diabeetus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Diabeetus controls the action.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Diabeetus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Diabeetus won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Diabeetus controls the action.
Diabeetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diabeetus scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diabeetus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Diabeetus tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diabeetus works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Diabeetus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diabeetus backwards.
Mihaylov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diabeetus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diabeetus.
Nice body punch from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diabeetus lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov is trying to break free.
Diabeetus effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diabeetus has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaylov cracks Diabeetus with a nice body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to force a seperation but Diabeetus has the dominant position.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Diabeetus on the inside.
Diabeetus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diabeetus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diabeetus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Diabeetus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Diabeetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diabeetus pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diabeetus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diabeetus presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Diabeetus tries to tie him up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov fails to pull guard.
Suga Diabeetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krasimir Mihaylov.
Diabeetus misses with some punches.
Diabeetus pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diabeetus misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
It looked like Diabeetus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov looks to clinch
and Diabeetus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mihaylov takes the fight into the clinch.
Diabeetus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mihaylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diabeetus slowing the pace effectively.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Diabeetus has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Diabeetus blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov looks for the body kick but Diabeetus saw that one coming.
Krasimir Mihaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mihaylov - that will leave a mark!
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Diabeetus lands a right hand.
Diabeetus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diabeetus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diabeetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov scores with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diabeetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diabeetus controls his hands.
Diabeetus blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suga Diabeetus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diabeetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
As Diabeetus backs off Mihaylov throws a huge counter combo but Diabeetus manages to avoid it all.
Diabeetus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Diabeetus circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Diabeetus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Mihaylov misses
and Diabeetus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Diabeetus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Diabeetus counter with a right hand.
It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Diabeetus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diabeetus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mihaylov just manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov misses with a low kick as Diabeetus jumps back.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Diabeetus's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diabeetus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mihaylov is looking to slow Diabeetus down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diabeetus.
Mihaylov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Diabeetus's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diabeetus manages to avoid it.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.
Diabeetus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diabeetus takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to land a body kick
and Diabeetus counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diabeetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diabeetus knocks out Mihaylov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Diabeetus before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Diabeetus picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Diabeetus!
After winning the bout, Suga Diabeetus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Temple (ranked 365 p4p, 903 weight class) and Abraham Andersson (ranked 49 p4p, 121 weight class). Temple's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- What My Life For. 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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11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Andersson .
Temple walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson .
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Temple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Andersson catches Temple right on the button with a cross.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Temple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Temple. Temple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Temple avoids them all with ease.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson scores with a nice right hand.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Temple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andersson lands a jab.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Andersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temple had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Temple moves away and avoids it.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple blocks a jab.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Temple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Temple throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andersson ! But no joy.
Andersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Temple connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temple drops Andersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Andersson looks back up at him and smiles so Temple waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson slips a jab from Temple.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Temple finish him?
Temple scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Temple.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson moves out of range as Temple strikes.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
Andersson throws out a counter right but Temple avoids it with no problem.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
A quick step to the side and Temple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson moves out of range as Temple strikes.
Temple throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Temple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson .
Andersson throws a combination. Temple tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Temple misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Temple thinking.
Temple misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temple slips under a jab from Andersson .
Temple lands a big uppercut and Andersson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Andersson looks OK. Temple waves Andersson back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andersson feints and as Temple raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson cracks Temple with a solid left hand.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Temple gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Temple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Temple is proving a slippery customer.
Temple passes Andersson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Temple pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Temple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson 's head.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Temple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Temple tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it.
Andersson tries to roll over but Temple keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson is looking to control Temple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson 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.
Andersson is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Temple moves away from the strike by Andersson .
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Temple avoids it well.
Temple takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Andersson .
Temple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Temple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temple dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson 's guard.
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temple defends well.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temple manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temple's head.
Andersson won't allow Temple to sweep him here.
Temple trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Temple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Temple jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Temple throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andersson misses the jab.
Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Temple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple blocks a jab.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Andersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson . No joy for Temple on that attempt.
Andersson cracks Temple with an open hand slap.
Andersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temple's head backwards.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Temple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temple scrambles back to his feet.
Temple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Temple throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson sizes up Temple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abraham Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson dips to his left and cracks Temple with an uppercut!
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temple finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson 's head.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temple tries to counter with a takedown but Andersson is quick to defend against it.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Temple misses the target.
Temple moves away from the strike by Andersson .
Temple misses with a body shot
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Temple.
Temple is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Andersson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Temple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Temple cracks Andersson with a big elbow.
That's four 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.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Temple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Andersson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersson is not content to let Temple control the position.
Temple throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to control Temple's posture but Temple avoids it.
Temple creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andersson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Temple working the body and head with strikes.
Temple wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Temple misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Temple connects with a decent elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Temple trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Temple goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andersson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Temple but great work by Andersson .
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying to improve his position.
Andersson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Temple tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson trying to control the action but Temple is working from the bottom.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Temple is defending the strikes.
Temple is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Temple struggling a bit here.
That's eight 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.
Andersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Andersson trying to control the position but Temple is working away.
Temple sneaks back into half guard.
Temple is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Temple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Temple is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Temple gets full guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson won't allow Temple to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temple's guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Temple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Temple sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temple is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temple is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Temple slips an elbow through the middle.
Temple stays in close to Andersson 's body and controls the position.
Andersson is trying to keep Temple in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temple pushing down on Andersson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Temple wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Temple not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Temple slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Temple is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andersson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Temple is looking to defend but Andersson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Temple! Andersson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Temple taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abraham Andersson !
A relieved looking Abraham Andersson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Graves (ranked 630 p4p, 847 weight class) and Robby Cloud (ranked 72 p4p, 102 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Cloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Cloud misses
and Graves counters with a two punch combo.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Cloud is out of range.
Graves tries to clinch but Cloud is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Graves drives through and clinches with Cloud against the cage.
Graves stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Cloud blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Graves tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
Graves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cloud can't break the clinch.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cloud fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cloud or not.
Cloud misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cloud.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Cloud gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cloud's head.
Cloud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves tries a body shot but Cloud blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cloud.
Cloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Graves.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Cloud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloud.
A short right from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cloud looks winded!
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Cloud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Cloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloud.
Cloud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves lands a body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cloud moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cloud misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Cloud.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves digs a right hand into Cloud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cloud's gas tank.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Graves.
Cloud lands with a short shot to the head.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cloud has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cloud up against the cage.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves is pushing Cloud up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Graves prevents a body shot from Cloud.
Cloud misses with the head strike.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Graves.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses.
Cloud swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Cloud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cloud can do to turn this around?
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cloud doesn't seem phased though.
Graves drops Cloud with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cloud looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cloud is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves fakes the body blow, causing Cloud to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cloud goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves 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 Mike Smith (ranked 584 p4p, 441 weight class) and Kenzo Kulmunki (ranked 77 p4p, 61 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Rush - Subdivisions blaring out of the sound system. Kenzo Kulmunki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenzo Kulmunki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily.
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily.
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand.
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki 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.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick.
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up.
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand.
Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Pederson (ranked 309 p4p, 166 weight class) and Danny Braxton (ranked 41 p4p, 20 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Braxton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson slips a straight right by Braxton.
Pederson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Pederson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braxton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Braxton's guard.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Braxton has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Braxton is retaining full guard.
Pederson prevents Braxton from getting back to his feet.
Pederson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pederson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braxton wants to sweep here but Pederson controlling him for the moment.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braxton wants to stand and escape but Pederson is having none of it.
Braxton seems keen to control Pederson's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Braxton keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Pederson moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pederson.
Braxton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Braxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pederson momentarily.
Braxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Braxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton throws a lazy right hand but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braxton with a nice calf kick.
Braxton missing with a left hand there. Pederson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pederson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braxton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pederson to score with a decent uppercut.
Danny Braxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pederson slips under a jab.
Braxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pederson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braxton scrambles back to his feet.
Pederson dives in for a single leg takedown but Braxton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Pederson tries to break the clinch but Braxton is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Braxton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pederson blocks an uppercut.
Pederson blocking some punches.
Braxton tries a body shot but Pederson blocks it.
Pederson jumps guard and drags Braxton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson looking to control.
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Braxton from standing up.
Braxton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
Braxton wants to stand but Pederson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pederson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braxton's guard.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Braxton pulls Pederson in close to prevent any damage.
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Braxton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braxton tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braxton is looking to get to half guard.
Pederson unloading with bombs!
Pederson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pederson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pederson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Braxton is looking to escape.
Braxton really wants to buck Pederson off and get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braxton tries to reverse the position but Pederson maintains control.
Pederson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pederson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Braxton to control.
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Braxton to control.
Pederson prevents Braxton from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pederson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Pederson working for a guillotine from mount but Braxton is in no mood to give up.
Braxton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pederson wants to control but Braxton is keeping him busy.
Braxton tries to kick Pederson off but Pederson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Braxton wants to improve his position but Pederson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson is working for a kimura but Braxton is defending it quite comfortably.
Pederson is pressing down on Braxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braxton is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braxton is trying to control but can't.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braxton keeps working.
Braxton is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Braxton's cut.
That's time! Pederson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson moves forwards but Braxton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pederson moves away from the strike by Braxton.
A telegraphed right hand from Pederson misses the target.
Pederson slips a straight right by Braxton.
Braxton slips under a jab from Pederson.
Braxton throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Braxton.
Pederson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braxton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pederson. Pederson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Braxton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Braxton's head back.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Braxton.
Danny Braxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braxton cracks Pederson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Braxton to counter with a crisp jab.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Braxton! But no joy.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
Pederson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pederson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braxton. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
A jab from Pederson finds it's way through Braxton's defenses.
Good exchange - Pederson coming out on top.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
A big left from Braxton misses.
Pederson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton scores with a body shot.
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pederson connects with a body shot that sends Braxton's belly button to the back.
Braxton defending well as Pederson loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braxton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Braxton moves away from the strike by Pederson.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pederson with a body shot.
Braxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Braxton throws an overhand right that lands on Pederson's shoulder, as Pederson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braxton throws a shot from downtown. Pederson moves away and avoids it.
Pederson is looking to counter punch.
Braxton misses with a double jab.
Braxton connects with a body shot.
Pederson has his takedown stuffed
and Braxton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pederson scores with a nice strike.
Braxton throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braxton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Braxton is looking for a sweep.
Braxton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Braxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braxton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Braxton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pederson.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pederson trying to control the position but Braxton is working away.
Braxton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson landing strikes.
Pederson working away.
Pederson lands an elbow.
Pederson is putting a hurting on Braxton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pederson lands some shots froms side control.
Braxton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pederson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Braxton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pederson yanks on the arm and Braxton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pederson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Deanthony Pederson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelardo De Leon (ranked 144 p4p, 368 weight class) and Keanu Marlin (ranked 23 p4p, 48 weight class). De Leon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keanu Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Leon.
De Leon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
De Leon slips under a jab from Marlin.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but De Leon moved out of range.
De Leon throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Leon slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Leon lands with an overhand left.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Leon was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin scores with a jab. De Leon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin clobbers De Leon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and De Leon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Leon.
A nice side step and Marlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Leon circles away quickly and effectively.
Marlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Leon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Leon.
Marlin throws a body punch but De Leon moves out of range.
Marlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon slips a jab from Marlin.
De Leon tries to work over Marlin's front leg with a kick but Marlin checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Leon.
Marlin looks winded!
De Leon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon thuds a left hand into Marlin's body.
De Leon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Leon fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Marlin square on the jaw! Damn, Marlin is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
Abelardo De Leon retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Abelardo De Leon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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