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DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedser Kiely (ranked 2134 p4p, 5693 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 260 p4p, 516 weight class). Kiely comes into the arena with Hammer Smash Face blaring out of the sound system. Weismuller has chosen The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nedser Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller throws a head kick that Kiely semi-blocks.
 It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Kiely misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Kiely leaves Weismuller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Kiely throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller shoots in and drives through. Kiely sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Kiely as Weismuller shoots in.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Weismuller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Nedser Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Weismuller. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kiely duly obliges.
Weismuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
As Kiely backs off Weismuller throws a huge counter combo but Kiely manages to avoid it all.
Weismuller has a takedown stuffed.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Weismuller. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.
Weismuller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiely pinned against the cage. Kiely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weismuller looks winded!
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller looks for the body kick but Kiely saw that one coming.
Kiely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiely moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely connects with a body shot.
Kiely closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiely.
Kiely pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiely lands an uppercut.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiely manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiely scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiely gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiely lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiely presses Weismuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiely pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kiely.
Weismuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiely lands a left hand.
Kiely scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Kiely lands a right hand.
Kiely slowing the pace effectively.
Kiely scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiely lands a body punch.
Kiely lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Kiely lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kiely lands a nice uppercut.
Kiely struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Kiely lands an uppercut.
Kiely cracks Weismuller with a nice body shot.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiely lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kiely's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kiely lands with a left to the head.
Kiely scores with a shot to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller has Kiely pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiely manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weismuller is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kiely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kiely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weismuller or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weismuller takes one on the button.
Kiely digs a good hook to Weismuller's body.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Weismuller misses
letting Kiely counter with a right hand.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Kiely works Weismuller's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Kiely misses its intended target.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiely was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weismuller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiely has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kiely cracks Weismuller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kiely has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weismuller to stand back up!
 Weismuller is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiely finish him?
The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Kiely drops Weismuller with a naaaaasty hook - Weismuller is in real trouble here! Kiely dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedser Kiely!
Nedser Kiely thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ (ranked 2091 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 271 p4p, 346 weight class). DJ has chosen Lil Scrappy - No Problem as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ connects with a single shot there.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids the head kick by DJ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for DJ.
DJ is looking to slow KyrvÀnsyylÀ down with leg kicks.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids the head kick by DJ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DJ lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from DJ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses with a few strikes there.
DJ is looking for the big counter here.
DJ throws a head kick but KyrvÀnsyylÀ moves out of range.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is looking to counter punch.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DJ throws a right and a left that KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids nicely.
DJ connects with a good right hand that stumbles KyrvÀnsyylÀ. KyrvÀnsyylÀ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KyrvÀnsyylÀ circles away quickly and effectively.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ moves away from the strike by DJ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ fails to land with a series of punches.
DJ throws out a counter right but KyrvÀnsyylÀ avoids it with no problem.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a stiff right hand.
DJ has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab from KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is looking to chop away at DJ's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks to land a body kick but KyrvÀnsyylÀ moved away.
DJ takes a swing at KyrvÀnsyylÀ's ribcage but misses.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from KyrvÀnsyylÀ both land. Nice combination.
DJ throws a wild body kick that KyrvÀnsyylÀ sees coming a mile off.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DJ to score with a decent uppercut.
DJ tests KyrvÀnsyylÀ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KyrvÀnsyylÀ manages to avoid it.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ unleashes a big counter combination but KyrvÀnsyylÀ bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a leg kick
and DJ counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DJ is looking for the big counter here.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DJ.
DJ connects with a leg kick.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ misses the jab.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ cracks a nice hook into DJ's ribs.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a right hand that DJ ducks under and follows up with a left that DJ also avoids with ease.
DJ throws a right and a left that both miss.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DJ.
DJ ducks under a wild hook from KyrvÀnsyylÀ.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DJ!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ blocks a head kick by DJ.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ is looking to counter punch.
KyrvÀnsyylÀ lands a left and a right that send DJ crashing to the mat, dazed. KyrvÀnsyylÀ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DJ is rocked!
It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from DJ misses
and KyrvÀnsyylÀ counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ!
Einar KyrvÀnsyylÀ 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 1536 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Dredd Tatum (ranked 84 p4p, 83 weight class). Damar Sulekov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov misses with a takedown attempt - Tatum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sulekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatum defends well and Sulekov ends up having to push Tatum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum is working Sulekov over against the cage.
Sulekov managing to block the knees to the body from Tatum.
Tatum tries to stall but Sulekov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sulekov.
Tatum lands a right hook to the body.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
Sulekov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Tatum sends Sulekov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tatum is motioning to the referee to let Sulekov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Tatum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sulekov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tatum cracks Sulekov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sulekov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Tatum finish him?
Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
Tatum circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sulekov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tatum wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
Dredd Tatum 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kearney (ranked 900 p4p, 1063 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 115 p4p, 136 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala throws a hook but Kearney blocks it.
Kearney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kearney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kearney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kearney checks it.
Kearney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kearney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ihantala misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kearney misses its target.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
and Kearney counters with a stiff right hand.
Kearney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kearney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ihantala to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ihantala misses.
Kearney throwing a counter right hand but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
enabling Kearney to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kearney misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kearney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ihantala throws out the jab.
Kearney moves away from the strike by Ihantala.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Ihantala misses.
Kearney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ihantala misses with a double jab
and Ihantala is countered with a crisp right hand from Kearney that sends him to the canvas! Kearney follows him to the mat into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kearney in the domination position with Ihantala hanging on.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala wants to control but Kearney postures up.
Kearney controls the position.
Ihantala tries to bench press Kearney off him but Kearney keeps the position.
Kearney taking a breather here.
Ihantala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ihantala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kearney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep. Kearney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kearney controlling the action here.
Kearney prevents Ihantala from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ihantala misses with a straight right.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kearney has time to react.
Ihantala throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala connects with the punch.
Ihantala misses the jab.
It looked like Kearney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ihantala.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Kearney counters with a left to the body.
Ihantala lands a right hook to the body.
Ihantala lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
A slow jab from Kearney misses its intended target.
Ihantala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Ihantala throws a right and a left that Kearney avoids nicely.
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 Patrick Kearney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ihantala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kearney counters with a huge left! Ihantala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kearney isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ihantala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kearney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
A relieved looking Patrick Kearney 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 782 p4p, 749 weight class) and Roman Ship (ranked 45 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 30 - 3, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ship sprawls well initially but Cortez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ship is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cortez is tapping! Great win for Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Ship!
Roman Ship thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 404 p4p, 396 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 36 p4p, 34 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Rahamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Rahamies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
It seemed like Rahamies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rahamies lands a slapping body shot.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Rahamies lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
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!
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahamies.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Rahamies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Rahamies lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Rahamies.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahamies.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rahamies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku has Rahamies up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahamies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahamies blocking some punches.
Rahamies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahamies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahamies pushes Ekaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku works on Rahamies's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Rahamies avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Rahamies breaks the clinch.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies takes one on the button.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku is looking to counter the offense by Rahamies and move into the clinch.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahamies misses with a hook.
Ekaku tries to clinch up but Rahamies circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Rahamies connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku is looking to counter the offense by Rahamies and move into the clinch.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rahamies. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rahamies moves out of range easily.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Rahamies moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies lunges at Ekaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekaku's hand.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Rahamies punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahamies scores with a head kick.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahamies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahamies connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rahamies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahamies lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rahamies.
Rahamies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rahamies lands with a shot to the body.
Rahamies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahamies.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku motions for Rahamies to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Rahamies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Ekaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekaku tries to stall but Rahamies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Rahamies misses.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Rahamies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahamies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Ekaku tries to counter by clinching up but Rahamies breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
As Rahamies tries to get set, Ekaku tries to push him back and clinch up but Rahamies manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Rahamies.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Rahamies off balance momentarily.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku pushes Rahamies away with a front kick.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Rahamies feints a counter leg kick.
Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Rahamies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Rahamies, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Rahamies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahamies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku moves into range and clinches up with Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jab by Ekaku.
Ekaku with a jab.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Rahamies moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Rahamies.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Rahamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Rahamies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Rahamies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Rahamies with an uppercut!
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahamies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rahamies walks into a jab.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Rahamies lands with a nice body kick.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Rahamies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Rahamies shrugs it off though.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
Rahamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Rahamies is having none of it.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rahamies moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Rahamies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.
Rahamies takes one on the button.
Rahamies slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Rahamies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that Ekaku avoids nicely.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahamies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Rahamies jumps back.
Rahamies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Rahamies takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahamies sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahamies checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Rahamies steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies blocks a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahamies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Rahamies misses with a hook.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahamies, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku jabs Rahamies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahamies takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahamies.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies lands with an overhand left.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahamies. That did some damage!
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku is looking to slow Rahamies down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Rahamies, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Rahamies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahamies checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A victorious Satoshi Ekaku 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 Kip Stern (ranked 275 p4p, 389 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 45 p4p, 53 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by Fight. McKane has chosen SAVE ME as his entrance music. Kip Stern is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 Tokyo, Kip Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern misses with a low kick.
McKane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kip Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKane tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
McKane with a nice calf kick.
McKane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A little jabbing left from McKane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Stern 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.
McKane throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern lands a head shot.
McKane rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stern lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
Stern prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stern seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McKane can turn it around.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stern working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane misses with some punches.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stern scores with a shot to the side of McKane's head.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Stern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern lands a takedown into guard.
McKane looking for a sweep. Not yet McKane, not yet.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McKane is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard.
McKane throws a strike but Stern rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stern trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stern is looking to work some ground and pound but McKane has wrist control.
McKane pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKane's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKane is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKane looking to control.
McKane managing to control the position.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. McKane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by McKane!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from McKane misses
and Stern counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKane works on Stern's body with a couple of short punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stern lands with a right to the head.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
McKane lands a nice knee to the body.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
McKane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stern blocks a body shot from McKane.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
McKane tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern looking for a takedown.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKane lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for McKane.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from McKane.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern trying to control the position but instead, McKane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stern into the cage.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKane.
A short left from McKane.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
McKane is working Stern over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Stern misses with the head strike.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stern.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
Stern lands a hook that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stern lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
Stern trying to stall but McKane improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
McKane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
Kip Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKane closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stern takes a shot to the head.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Stern goes down! McKane pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
 Stern is rocked!
McKane lands a strong strike to the head of Stern. That's dazed him! McKane looking to finish here. Stern is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McKane lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jair Brown (ranked 97 p4p, 257 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 12 p4p, 35 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fujimaro's choice of entrance music: ç (Flame) + æăçłž (Thread of Dawn) by Wagakki Band. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown drives through and clinches with Fujimaro against the cage.
Fujimaro misses with the head strike.
Fujimaro pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Fujimaro's ribcage. Fujimaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujimaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Fujimaro into the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Fujimaro blocks it.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujimaro looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Fujimaro's ribcage. Fujimaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries to work over Fujimaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimaro's elbow.
Fujimaro blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands a body punch.
Fujimaro tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Fujimaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Brown presses Fujimaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujimaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown works on Fujimaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujimaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujimaro blocks a body shot from Brown.
Fujimaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
Fujimaro cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Fujimaro tries to tie him up.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro working aggressively here.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujimaro or not.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
Brown prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown pushes Fujimaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujimaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fujimaro wants to stall.
Fujimaro seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fujimaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Fujimaro instigates a clinch.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Fujimaro's ribcage. Fujimaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujimaro tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimaro takes a shot to the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
Fujimaro tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujimaro is rocked!
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujimaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown gets through Fujimaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown pushes Fujimaro against the cage. Brown is working some dirty boxing. Brown pushes off with a quick right hook! Fujimaro goes down! Fujimaro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brown moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jair Brown!
A victorious Jair Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sone Fujimaro spoke after the fight, saying 'So you DO fight like a coward! A disgrace on your family!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 71 p4p, 169 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class). Doomsday comes to the cage accompanied by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Dragneel has chosen Come the Fire Dragon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Doomsday scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doomsday throws a series of strikes that have Dragneel backpedaling.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Dragneel coming out on top.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Doomsday's ribs.
A combination from Doomsday does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragneel is on top in guard.
Doomsday is adopting a defensive guard.
Dragneel throwing strikes from guard but Doomsday blocks nicely.
Dragneel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragneel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dragneel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a sloppy strike and Doomsday has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dragneel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Doomsday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Kronos Doomsday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 12 p4p, 145 weight class) and Alexus Argento (ranked 3 p4p, 25 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Head of the Table. Argento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Argento shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Argento.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Argento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Argento throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Argento takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argento has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Argento throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Argento avoids the damage to the body.
Argento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Argento is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Argento looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argento.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Argento tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Argento darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Argento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Argento shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Argento lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Argento catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov connects with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Argento.
Argento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Argento.
Kersikov'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.
Argento blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Argento avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Argento throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov wants to slow Argento down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Argento, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Argento moves out of range easily.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Argento counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Argento to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Argento.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argento misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Argento closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Argento lands with a left to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Argento. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Argento lands a takedown into guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Argento manages to pass to side control.
Argento wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Argento looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains 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!
Argento throws a big elbow that misses.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Argento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Argento tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Argento lands a body shot.
Argento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Argento lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Argento.
Argento misses with a double jab.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Argento shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Argento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Argento checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Argento looks to move away, Kersikov throws a big counter combo but Argento just gets out of the way.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Argento moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Argento.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argento.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Argento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Argento crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Argento back to his feet!
The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is looking to slow Argento down with leg kicks.
Argento takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Argento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Argento shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento misses with a two punch combination.
Argento swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Argento throws a body kick that misses.
Argento digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Argento shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Argento.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Argento misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Argento keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Argento tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Argento counter with a right hand.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
Argento tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Argento slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Alexus Argento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Argento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov drops Argento with a huge uppercut! Argento drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kersikov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Andrei Kersikov 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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