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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Key (ranked 1906 p4p, 2972 weight class) and Papi Chichilla (ranked 163 p4p, 228 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- The Unseen. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaro Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papi Chichilla!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key shoots in and bounces Chichilla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chichilla seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Key avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chichilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking to pass the guard.
Key is working hard here to advance position.
Chichilla has his foot on Key's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Key works his way back into a safe position though.
Chichilla is trying to control the position but Key postures up.
Key working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Key wants to control from the top but Chichilla keeps moving.
Key throws an elbow that misses. Chichilla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Key's guard. Nice move by Chichilla!
Key working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chichilla has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chichilla with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key actively working from the bottom here.
Key is controlling Chichilla's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Key looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chichilla pushes past his half guard into mount!
Key sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chichilla is thwarting Key's attempts to control the position.
Chichilla wants to advance to full mount but Key doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key has his foot on Chichilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chichilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Key has his foot on Chichilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chichilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Key is looking for a triangle but Chichilla pushes his legs off easily.
Chichilla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Key working for a triangle but Chichilla defends it easily.
Chichilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chichilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Key looking for a triangle here. Chichilla is fighting it but it looks tight! Key pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chichilla is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaro Key!
A victorious Jaro Key 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 Jeremy Marks (ranked 2144 p4p, 2930 weight class) and Luther Socippo (ranked 252 p4p, 326 weight class). Jeremy Marks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Socippo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socippo.
Socippo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marks swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks misses with a body punch
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Socippo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Marks dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Socippo 's knee.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Marks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Marks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks cracks Socippo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Socippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Socippo counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Socippo has time to react.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo takes one to the side of the head.
Marks slips a jab from Socippo.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a nice strike.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Socippo throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Socippo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo throws a shot to the body.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick. Socippo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks wants to slow Socippo down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Marks.
A cross from Socippo lands.
Socippo tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Socippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swinging wildly here.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks moves away from the strike by Socippo.
Marks staying out of range there.
Good work by Socippo as he checks the leg kick.
Socippo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Luther Socippo's cut even more.
Socippo looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
and Socippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socippo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Socippo throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Socippo as he connects with a hook.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Socippo to the canvas! Marks follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
Our winner, Jeremy Marks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Majesty (ranked 996 p4p, 1867 weight class) and Billy Kidman (ranked 136 p4p, 230 weight class). Billy Kidman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 9 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majesty moves away from the strike by Kidman.
Majesty scores with a jab to the body.
Majesty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidman.
Majesty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidman.
Kidman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majesty misses with a kick to the body
and Kidman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kidman.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kidman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty looking to control.
Majesty has control of Kidman's left arm, preventing Kidman from doing any damage.
Kidman trying to control but Majesty is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidman being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Majesty working a defensive guard here.
Kidman is working Majesty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidman controlling from the top position.
Kidman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Majesty wants to stand and escape but Kidman is having none of it.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Kidman tries to pass.
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.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
Kidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Majesty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidman counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kidman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidman.
 It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty misses with a few strikes there.
Kidman wants to counter the offense by Majesty and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Majesty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majesty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majesty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kidman is looking to clinch but Majesty is avoiding it.
Kidman throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidman misses the target.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Kidman slips the punch.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kidman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Majesty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kidman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidman walks into a left hand.
Kidman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidman is trying to control. Majesty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Majesty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Majesty trying to control but Kidman postures up.
Majesty is not content to let Kidman control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kidman connects with a nice short shot to Majesty's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Majesty is looking to control Kidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majesty avoid being mounted?
Majesty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kidman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majesty keeps working.
Kidman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Majesty to regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majesty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidman is looking to work some ground and pound but Majesty has wrist control.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majesty is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billy Kidman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Majesty misses its intended target.
Kidman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidman throws a lazy uppercut
and Majesty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kidman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majesty manages to avoid it.
No luck for Kidman with that takedown attempt.
Kidman misses with a takedown
and Majesty counters with a right hand to the body.
Darnell Majesty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Majesty throws an overhand right that lands on Kidman's shoulder, as Kidman tries to avoid the shot.
Majesty dodges the punch combination from Kidman.
A head kick misses from Majesty.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidman was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
A head kick misses from Majesty.
Majesty misses with a looping left.
Kidman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses
and Kidman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidman is looking to stall here but Majesty recovers full guard.
Kidman throwing strikes from guard but Majesty blocks nicely.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Majesty keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majesty holds on and takes a little breather.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majesty looking for a sweep. Not yet Majesty, not yet.
Majesty is pulling down on Kidman's head to control his posture.
Kidman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Majesty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majesty keeping full guard, as Kidman tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majesty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kidman tries for a takedown but Majesty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kidman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majesty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidman with a poor takedown
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidman misses with a hook to the body
and Majesty counters with a left to the body.
Kidman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Majesty rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majestys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majesty throws a one two combo.
Kidman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kidman shoots in looking for a takedown but Majesty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidman. Majesty does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kidman misses the shot to the body.
Majesty with a nice calf kick.
Majesty drops Kidman with a naaaaasty hook - Kidman is in real trouble here! Majesty dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaven Murphy (ranked 2419 p4p, 3316 weight class) and Ulysses Corbin (ranked 276 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaven Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Corbin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbin gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Corbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbin's defenses.
Corbin is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corbin up against the cage.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corbin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corbin manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbin scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corbin. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corbin misses with a looping left.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Corbin and move into the clinch.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ulysses Corbin has been cut.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corbin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbin looking to stall.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corbin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corbin can turn it around.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Corbin.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Corbin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corbin trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corbin into the cage.
Murphy is pushing Corbin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corbin prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbin's defenses.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Corbin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Corbin wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Corbin takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Corbin fails to land.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corbin misses with a body punch.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corbin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbin wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Corbin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corbin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Corbin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Corbin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbin.
Corbin misses with some punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corbin throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy stalling.
Corbin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corbin looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Corbin throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Corbin keeps it at a distance.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corbin.
Corbin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pushes Corbin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corbin.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corbin looks winded!
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corbin up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Corbin being controlled against the cage.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corbin is defending well for now.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Corbin blocks it.
Corbin wants a takedown.
Corbin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Corbin avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Corbin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Corbin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbin has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbin or not.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corbin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Corbin wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corbin breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws the left hand but Corbin avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Corbin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbin moves away.
Corbin throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corbin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corbin being controlled against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has Corbin pressed against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corbin stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Corbin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Corbin is breathing heavily.
Murphy has hold of Corbin's hands but Corbin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy pushes Corbin off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy connects with the punch.
 Corbin is rocked!
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbin can do to turn this around?
Murphy lands a nice hook to Corbin's body. Corbin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corbin is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Kaven Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corbin seems to have recovered his senses.
Corbin avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corbin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Corbin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Corbin circles away.
Corbin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy throws a hook but Corbin blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Corbin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corbin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Corbin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Corbin manages to avoid it.
Corbin misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy steps in with a hook that catches Corbin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Murphy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Corbin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!
A less than humble Kaven Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kilgore (ranked 713 p4p, 1595 weight class) and Peyton Moore (ranked 100 p4p, 207 weight class). Kilgore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- Change. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Moore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with the body kick
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore lands a high kick!
It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
Kilgore moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Kilgore throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kilgore sprawling to the canvas! Kilgore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moore finish him?!
 Kilgore is rocked!
Kilgore backs away from a small jab... but Moore lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kilgore crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Moore with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Temple (ranked 624 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Magnus Thorgard (ranked 90 p4p, 242 weight class). Temple's entrance music is HonestKey- What My Life For. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorgard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Temple ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Temple bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Temple trying to control the action but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard can't do much from the bottom here.
Temple landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple swings around for an armbar but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Temple's guard.
Thorgard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thorgard lands a couple of digs.
Thorgard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorgard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thorgard is in close to Temple's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorgard wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Temple managing to control the position.
Temple wants to control but Thorgard passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorgard lands a nice short elbow.
Thorgard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorgard is working away from the top position though.
Thorgard works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard looking to control but Temple is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Temple wants to control but Thorgard is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thorgard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thorgard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thorgard trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Temple in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thorgard trying to control but Temple is having none of it.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorgard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Temple has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Temple!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temple's guard.
Temple wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorgard pushing down on Temple's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Temple tries to get to full guard but Thorgard has control of the leg.
Temple is looking to control Thorgard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Temple avoid being mounted?
Thorgard works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Temple is bucking up trying to escape but Thorgard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thorgard is landing with some decent strikes but Temple is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Temple is bucking up trying to escape but Thorgard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Temple is rocked!
Temple is squirming around, avoiding Thorgard's attempts to control the action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Thorgard! Temple is hurt baaadly! Thorgard is firing away with more strikes - Temple is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Price (ranked 1263 p4p, 656 weight class) and Mordor Mettovaara (ranked 164 p4p, 93 weight class). Pete Price 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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordor Mettovaara!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mettovaara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mettovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Mettovaara ducks down to avoid it.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mettovaara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Mettovaara's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mettovaara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mettovaara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mettovaara is rocked!
Mettovaara thows a leg kick but Price checks it
and Price counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Price!
Pete Price 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 Mike Smith (ranked 838 p4p, 2277 weight class) and Pallas Anttonen (ranked 114 p4p, 261 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Rush - Subdivisions. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pallas Anttonen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith digs a good body shot into Anttonen's ribs.
Anttonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anttonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Anttonen dodges it nicely.
Smith with the ground and pound but Anttonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anttonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Anttonen has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems keen to control Anttonen's posture.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith 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.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anttonen defends well.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anttonen passes into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anttonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith looking for a sweep but Anttonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anttonen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Anttonen keeps him under control.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttonen is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anttonen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Anttonen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anttonen is tapping! Great win for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stavros Halkias (ranked 461 p4p, 850 weight class) and Quentain Martell (ranked 61 p4p, 116 weight class). Martell has chosen I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch) as his entrance music. Quentain Martell 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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stavros Halkias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentain Martell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Halkias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halkias throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Martell's belly button to the back.
Martell shoots and misses
and Halkias counters with a straight right hand.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Halkias misses with a low kick as Martell jumps back.
A head kick by Martell misses
and Halkias counters with a stiff right hand.
Halkias moves out of range as Martell strikes.
Martell lands a jab-cross combination.
Halkias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halkias lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halkias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martell throws out a counter right but Halkias avoids it with no problem.
Halkias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halkias misses with a body shot.
Martell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halkias finds it's way round the side to connect with Martell's head.
Halkias throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halkias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Martell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halkias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Martell avoids the body shot from Halkias.
Martell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halkias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Halkias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halkias. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halkias cracks a nice hook into Martell's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halkias misses with a lunging right hand
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halkias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martell misses with an uppercut
and Halkias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halkias defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
Martell looks to land a body kick but Halkias moved away.
Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stavros Halkias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martell ducks right into an uppercut from Halkias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halkias misses the jab.
Martell counters with a body kick.
Halkias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Martell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a hook. Halkias ducked under it nicely.
Halkias looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
Martell lands a big right hand that sends Halkias crashing to the mat! Martell stays standing though and waves Halkias back to his feet!
It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halkias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halkias closes the distance but Martell moves to the side
and Martell counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Halkias badly! He tries to strike back but Martell puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Halkias out cold! Oh man, Halkias will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentain Martell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenzo Kulmunki (ranked 315 p4p, 398 weight class) and Abraham Andersson (ranked 44 p4p, 54 weight class). Kenzo Kulmunki 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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenzo Kulmunki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Kulmunki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Andersson .
Kulmunki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a left and a right... And another left! Andersson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
A relieved looking Kenzo Kulmunki 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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