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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Menes Kai (ranked 3715 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 375 p4p, 340 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by The Astronaut - Jin. Machiels has chosen Rampage Anthem as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hans Machiels was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Machiels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai tests Machiels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai throws a hook but Machiels blocks it.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Machiels moved out of range.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Machiels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kai with the inside leg kick.
Machiels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai throws a leg kick but Machiels moved away.
Machiels wants to counter with a clinch but Kai pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Machiels slips the punch.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kai sets himself, and Machiels steps forward looking for the clinch! Kai avoids it this time.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Machiels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai tries to keep at a distance but Machiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Machiels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Machiels is just out of range.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Machiels moves away and avoids it.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiels slips a jab and a cross from Kai.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Machiels.
Decent striking displayed by Kai there.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Machiels slips the punch.
Kai misses with a few strikes there.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiels ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Machiels walks into a straight right hand from Kai.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiels.
Machiels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Machiels ducks down to avoid it.
Machiels slips a straight right by Kai.
Machiels clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai wants to break free but Machiels has control.
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Kai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Machiels.
Machiels tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai throws a quick counter head kick but Machiels was just out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machiels.
 It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Kai throws a hook but Machiels avoids it easily.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai thuds his right hand into Machiels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machiels on the side of the head.
Kai wants to slow Machiels down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Machiels has the dominant position.
Machiels taking a breather.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai jabs Machiels right on the nose. Machiels blinks but takes it well.
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Menes Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machiels rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels pushes off an throws an elbow but Kai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels is struggling to control the position.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai scores with a head kick.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machiels can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Kai back into the cage.
Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kai lunges at Machiels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machiels's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiels was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Machiels wants to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch position.
Kai misses with a hook.
Machiels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Machiels saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Machiels moves out of range easily.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Machiels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiels gets a clinch.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Machiels effectively controlling the action here.
Machiels taking a breather.
Kai looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Kai.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiels was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
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!
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Kai misses
and Machiels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machiels.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Machiels stalling the fight.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machiels is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiels has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
Kai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Kai gets through Machiels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Kai 's eye.
Machiels wants to stall.
Kai is trying to break free.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
Machiels slips a jab from Kai.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Machiels instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai connects with a looping right hand.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Kai.
Machiels wants to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Kai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machiels moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai swings for the body but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels moves away from the strike by Kai.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kai is looking to counter punch.
Kai tries to bum rush Machiels with a series of wild strikes but Machiels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machiels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machiels darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels slips a straight right by Kai.
Kai sets himself, and Machiels steps forward looking for the clinch! Kai avoids it this time.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Machiels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machiels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Menes Kai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kai misses with a double jab.
Kai throws a hook but Machiels avoids it easily.
Machiels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kai.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Machiels looks to move away, Kai throws a big counter combo but Machiels just gets out of the way.
Machiels is looking to clinch.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machiels throws a head kick that Kai semi-blocks.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai scores with a head kick.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai misses the jab.
Kai misses with a hook.
Machiels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai is looking to chop away at Machiels's legs.
Machiels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machiels landing knees to the head.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels has Kai pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Kai's ribcage.
Kai has Machiels pressed against the cage.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai misses with a few strikes there.
Machiels tries to counter with a clinch but Kai shakes him off and moves away.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machiels momentarily.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiels was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Machiels blocks a head kick by Kai.
Machiels takes the fight into the clinch.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kai is trying to maintain a safe position but Machiels gets an underhook and turns Kai into the cage.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a head kick but Machiels moves out of range.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machiels moves into the clinch successfully.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels wants to stall.
Kai has had enough of the clinch but Machiels keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Kai trying to control the position but instead, Machiels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kai into the cage.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kai wants to break free but Machiels has control.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machielss head.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kai's face.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiels trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Kai breaks the clinch.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Machiels.
I think Kai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menes Kai!
Menes Kai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 2435 p4p, 2872 weight class) and Toby MacAlister (ranked 265 p4p, 308 weight class). Acerbi comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toby MacAlister!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi swinging wildly here.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacAlister misses with a straight right.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister scores with a nice strike.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but MacAlister moves out of range.
Acerbi lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacAlister closes the distance and pushes Acerbi back into the cage.
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Acerbi.
Acerbi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
MacAlister throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister is trying to break free.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister working hard to break the clinch.
MacAlister tries to break the clinch but Acerbi is controlling the position.
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacAlister.
Acerbi tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Acerbi counters with a nice body kick.
Acerbi ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlister.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Acerbi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Acerbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacAlister misses with a leg kick
and Acerbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acerbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acerbi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acerbi fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAlister just manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a low kick but MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acerbi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Acerbi throws a sloppy body shot
and MacAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister clinches.
Acerbi throws a head punch that misses.
Acerbi fails to pull guard.
Acerbi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from MacAlister.
A short body shot lands from MacAlister as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Acerbi on the inside.
MacAlister lands a left hand.
Acerbi pushes MacAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister taking a breather.
MacAlister working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAlister.
Acerbi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acerbi breaks the clinch.
Acerbi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acerbi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Acerbi slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacAlister walks into a stiff left hand from Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for MacAlister.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
Acerbi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
No joy there for MacAlister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panfilo Acerbi is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from MacAlister does no damage.
MacAlister drops his hands momentarily and Acerbi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacAlister checks a leg kick nicely.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister misses with a series of wild punches.
Acerbi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi scores with a shot to the body.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacAlister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Acerbi finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAlister's head.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
MacAlister swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
MacAlister thows a leg kick but Acerbi checks it
and Acerbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister is looking to slow Acerbi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
MacAlister misses with a low kick.
MacAlister rushes Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acerbi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacAlister walks away with a smile on his face. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAlister misses the body punch
and Acerbi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and Acerbi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Acerbi moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Acerbi shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Acerbi walks into a stiff left hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Acerbi avoids them all with ease.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acerbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acerbi slips a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacAlister.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
MacAlister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acerbi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acerbi jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Acerbi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi lands with a nice body punch.
MacAlister jabs Acerbi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacAlister throws a head kick but Acerbi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacAlister moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.
Acerbi breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Acerbi.
A nice side step and MacAlister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister connects with the punch.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Acerbi.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi swats away the attempt to clinch by MacAlister.
That kick from MacAlister tenderised Acerbi's leg. Acerbi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacAlister lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Acerbi as he checks the leg kick.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAlister! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Acerbi punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi misses with a right hand
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacAlister moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Acerbi's ribs.
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!
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but MacAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Acerbi throws a good cross that connects.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Acerbi.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped MacAlister's head back.
 MacAlister is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a looping left.
MacAlister digs a good body shot into Acerbi's ribs.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister dips to his left and cracks Acerbi with an uppercut!
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panfilo Acerbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAlister misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acerbi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panfilo Acerbi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 2900 p4p, 2839 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 361 p4p, 354 weight class). Jacira comes into the arena with Cherokee War Song blaring out of the sound system. Aqissiac Jacira 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aqissiac Jacira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Jacira had a free shot at his head there.
Jacira scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aqissiac Jacira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Jacira.
Jacira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacira throws out the jab.
Jacira misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Jacira.
Thibodeaux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jacira right on the button. Jacira goes down! Thibodeaux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thibodeaux gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Marcel Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 1599 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 203 p4p, 248 weight class). Tama comes into the arena with Haka War Dance blaring out of the sound system. Thompson has chosen Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Tama shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Tama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Tama shows good takedown defense.
Tama is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Tama's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Tama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A quick step to the side and Tama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson moves out of range as Tama strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tama, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tama defends it nicely.
Nikora Tama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Tama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama 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.
Tama stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Tama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Tama throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson pulls Tama in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Tama wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Tama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tama postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Tama looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson trying to hold on to Tama's head to control him but Tama postures up.
Tama is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson controlling the position for now.
Tama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tama is taking a breather. Thompson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Tama has control of the leg.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tama dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama is just out of range.
Tama looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Tama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Tama jumps back.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tama scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tama throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tama's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson won't allow Tama to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson 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.
Tama trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Thompson trying to control but Tama is working from the bottom.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson postures up in Tama's guard and throws a big left but Tama blocks it.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thompson is looking to defend but Tama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thompson! Tama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thompson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 2163 p4p, 2113 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 266 p4p, 262 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Fran. August Thibodeaux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski eats them both and turns towards Thibodeaux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a good jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
A left and a right from Thibodeaux both land. Nice combination.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
A lazy left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice head shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Thibodeaux responds with a good body kick, but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to step out the way in time.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the cage.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalling in the clinch from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a combination that misses
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a low kick, right behind Thibodeaux 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thibodeaux! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Thibodeaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Thibodeaux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Thibodeaux misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux feints a jab promting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to slip. Thibodeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Thibodeaux as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to acknowledge the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a big head kick that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullo Kross (ranked 497 p4p, 2585 weight class) and Rudi Kardi (ranked 69 p4p, 303 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kullo Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardi closes the distance and clinches.
Kross breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Kross misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kardi 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.
Kardi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kross's waist but Kross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kardi off to one side.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kross sprawls well. Kross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Kross's guard.
Kross manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Kross manages to get underhooks.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kross manages to break the clinch.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
A jab from Kross misses.
Kardi shoots in for a double leg but Kross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kross throws a shot to the body.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kross misses with the body kick
and Kardi counters with a single leg into guard. Kross didn't expect that.
Kross has his hands on Kardi's head, controlling the position.
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Kross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kross manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Kross's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Kardi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kross is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross tries to get to full guard but Kardi has control of the leg.
Kardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Kross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage.
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Kross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage.
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kross sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi tries to pass to full mount but Kross defends it.
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kross is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kardi is thwarting Kross's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudi Kardi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kross tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardi moves away.
Kardi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kross's waist but Kross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kardi off to one side.
Kross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kardi dives in for a single leg takedown but Kross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Kardi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kross tries to avoid it but Kardi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kross to the ground. Kross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kross misses the target.
Kardi moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
And Kardi tries to counter it with a takedown but Kross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kross looks to throw the jab but Kardi is out of range.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kross as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross throws a hook but Kardi blocks it.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown but Kross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kardi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kross. No joy for Kardi on that attempt.
Kross stuffs the takedown.
Kross throws out a loose jab but Kardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kross misses.
Kardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kross circles away.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
Kardi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullo Kross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi has his takedown stuffed
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kardi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Kross circles away easily
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Kross just misses with a punch to the body.
Kross misses with a lunging right hand
and Kardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Kross is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kross tries to get out of the position.
Kardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kross defending well though.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kross wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kross is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardi.
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!
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kross is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kullo Kross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt - Kross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears Kross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kullo Kross is winning the standup battle so far.
Kardi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kross to the ground. Kardi is now in Kross's guard.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kardi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kardi has Kross in his guard.
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kross is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kross is aware though and is defending well.
Kardi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kross slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi gets back to half guard.
Kross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Kardi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kross is defending well. Kardi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kross has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kardi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 565 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Donovan Lang (ranked 74 p4p, 199 weight class). Lang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Land Down Under - Luude Remix. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190
10 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Lang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess lands with a nice body punch.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Lang misses with a body shot
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lang misses the jab.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Lang throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Lang lands an overhand right.
Burgess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgess feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lang sprawling to the canvas! Lang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgess finish him?!
Nice defenses there by Burgess.
Burgess takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess dodges the punch combination from Lang.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess.
Lang tries to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Burgess keeps him there for the moment.
Lang is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.
Burgess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Burgess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Burgess counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lang looks winded!
Burgess feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lang sprawling to the canvas! Lang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgess finish him?!
Lang is rocked!
Burgess connects with a body shot.
Lang is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Burgess ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lang's jaw. Lang's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Burgess does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olly Holy (ranked 636 p4p, 705 weight class) and Haisam Moghadam (ranked 90 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haisam Moghadam!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moghadam only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Holy closes the distance and pushes Moghadam back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moghadam.
Holy tries to pull guard but Moghadam won't allow it.
Moghadam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moghadam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holy avoids it.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Holy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holy controlling the position.
Moghadam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moghadam is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moghadam is looking to defend but Holy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moghadam! Holy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moghadam taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olly Holy!
A victorious Olly Holy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 118 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 17 p4p, 140 weight class). Robertson has chosen Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran keeps Robertson at a distance using the push kick.
Robertson throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Robertson toppling to the canvas! Robertson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Robertson is rocked!
It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
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!
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Duran slips a straight right by Robertson.
Robertson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robertson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Robertson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robertson.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson cracks Duran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Duran throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duran in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson lands a nice shot that snaps Duran's head back.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
Duran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Robertson just manages to avoid it.
Robertson checks a low kick from Duran.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Duran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duran throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Robertson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Duran saw that one coming.
Robertson lands the left hand.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a two punch combo.
Robertson throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Robertson toppling to the canvas! Robertson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a huge right that knocks Robertson out cold! Duran is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
A relieved looking Bo Duran 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 514 p4p, 195 weight class) and Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 68 p4p, 25 weight class). Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Riendeau should have avoided that one.
Riendeau thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Riendeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riendeau avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Riendeau off the cage and back into range.
Riendeau closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riendeau. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Riendeau is wise to it.
Riendeau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riendeau lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riendeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riendeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Riendeau misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riendeau tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Riendeau wants to clinch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Riendeau swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Riendeau misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Riendeau is rocked!
Riendeau digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Riendeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riendeau darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Riendeau is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Riendeau clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riendeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Riendeau tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Riendeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Riendeau checks it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riendeau.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Riendeau moved out of range nicely.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Riendeau misses its target.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riendeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Riendeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riendeau down.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Riendeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riendeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riendeau ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Riendeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Riendeau misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riendeau rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Sitsongrit works on Riendeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riendeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riendeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riendeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riendeau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riendeau manages to avoid it.
Riendeau drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Riendeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riendeau is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riendeau forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Riendeau.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riendeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riendeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riendeau tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Riendeau blocks it well.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riendeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riendeau.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Riendeau was not able to check.
Riendeau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Riendeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Riendeau.
Riendeau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sitsongrit gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Riendeau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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