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RSE 83: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smalls (ranked 2442 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Glass Joe Jr (ranked 207 p4p, 265 weight class). Joe Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Punch Out Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Joe Jr!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Joe Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smalls.
Joe Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Joe Jr moves away from the strike by Smalls.
A big left from Joe Jr misses.
Smalls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Joe Jr.
Smalls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smalls scores with a sloppy right hand. Joe Jr should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalls.
It looked like Smalls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smalls throws out a powerful jab.
Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe Jr.
Smalls moves away from the strike by Joe Jr.
Joe Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joe Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Smalls slips under a jab.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls throws an off balance right hand
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Joe Jr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
Smalls tests Joe Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smalls misses with the combination.
Joe Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Smalls saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe Jr misses with a straight left.
Smalls misses with a left hand
letting Joe Jr counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Smalls out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Joe Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Joe Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 1520 p4p, 3298 weight class) and Nelson Frazier (ranked 189 p4p, 398 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Frazier slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frazier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frazier trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Frazier trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Frazier is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Frazier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frazier working Shaw over with strikes.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frazier is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frazier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frazier is trying to work for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Frazier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaw trying to hold on to Frazier's head to control him but Frazier postures up.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands strikes from half guard.
Shaw manages to get to full guard.
Frazier postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Frazier connects with a couple of short punches.
Frazier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Shaw is rocked!
Frazier loads up on a big left hand. Shaw felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Frazier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shaw can't hide his disappointment, as Frazier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Frazier!
A very excited looking Nelson Frazier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Ryan (ranked 24540 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 522 p4p, 260 weight class). Simo Hayha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hayha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayha avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayha cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayha finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head.
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayha wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ryan wants to take Hayha's back but he can't do it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burk Lasner (ranked 2362 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 295 p4p, 184 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burk Lasner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasner checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
Lasner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Lasner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakespeare lands a big uppercut and Lasner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lasner looks OK. Shakespeare waves Lasner back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakespeare engages and cracks Lasner with a massive lead left hook - Lasner tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakespeare is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare 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 John Dory (ranked 1043 p4p, 1252 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 139 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNineteenth just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a right and a left that Dory avoids nicely.
Dory is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Dory.
TheNineteenth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
TheNineteenth misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
Dory ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
Dory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dory throws a body punch but TheNineteenth moves out of range.
TheNineteenth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dory dodges the punch combination from TheNineteenth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Dory's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
TheNineteenth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dory back to the cage. TheNineteenth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook to the body
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
A quick step to the side and Dory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNineteenth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the side of Dory's head but Dory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth lands a body shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a left hand
and Dory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
TheNineteenth throws an overhand right that lands on Dory's shoulder, as Dory tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheNineteenth fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
It looked like Dory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook to the body
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut.
TheNineteenth swings widly with a right hand
and Dory counters with a straight right hand.
 TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth lands with a shot to the body.
TheNineteenth lands with a right hand.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut.
TheNineteenth throws an off balance right hand
and Dory counters with a crisp right hand that drops TheNineteenth! Dory lets TheNineteenth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
TheNineteenth is still on wobbly legs! Can Dory finish him?
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth lands with a straight right. Dory didn't see that one coming.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
Dory defending well as TheNineteenth loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
TheNineteenth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
TheNineteenth looks to land a right hand but Dory moved out of range.
TheNineteenth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dory moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Dory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for TheNineteenth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Dory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Dory uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNineteenth misses with a wild body shot.
Dory is looking to wear down TheNineteenth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
TheNineteenth misses the body punch
and Dory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth scores with a jab to the body.
TheNineteenth swings away with a body shot that misses
and TheNineteenth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheNineteenth lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TheNineteenth misses the shot to the body.
TheNineteenth scores with a nice head shot.
TheNineteenth moves away from the strike by Dory.
Dory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Dory is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RollBack TheNineteenth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
TheNineteenth swings widly with a right hand
and Dory counters with a nice right hand that sends TheNineteenth toppling to the canvas! TheNineteenth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dory finish him?!
TheNineteenth misses with a wild body shot.
TheNineteenth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
TheNineteenth lands a head shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Dory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
TheNineteenth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Dory's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand
and Dory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Dory was well out of range.
Dory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from TheNineteenth misses.
It looked like Dory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheNineteenth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dory.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the side of Dory's head but Dory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheNineteenth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
TheNineteenth misses with a body punch
and TheNineteenth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNineteenth misses the target.
TheNineteenth throws a hook but Dory avoids it easily.
It looked like Dory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheNineteenth.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dory might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
TheNineteenth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dory counters with a crisp right hand that drops TheNineteenth! Dory lets TheNineteenth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dory slips a straight right by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a body punch
and Dory counters with a huge right that knocks TheNineteenth out cold! Dory is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dory!
Our winner, John Dory, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omar Raharu (ranked 1556 p4p, 2100 weight class) and Baba Yaga (ranked 194 p4p, 252 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Raharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baba Yaga!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharu with a hook.
Yaga missing with a left hand there. Raharu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Yaga.
Yaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharu counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharu slips a straight right by Yaga.
Raharu throws a shot to the body.
Raharu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaga on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Raharu.
Yaga throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Raharu's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Yaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaga swings widly with a right hand
and Raharu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaga misses the target.
Raharu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raharu has a takedown stuffed.
Raharu cracks Yaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaga misses with a right hand
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Raharu. Beautiful body shot.
Yaga throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Raharu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaga connects with a body shot that sends Raharu's belly button to the back.
Yaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharu moves away.
Yaga throws a combination that misses
and Raharu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaga throws a leg kick
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaga gets caught flat footed, as Raharu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yaga's guard.
Raharu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raharu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharu continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raharu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Yaga.
Raharu lunges at Yaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaga's hand.
Yaga throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharu counters with a straight right hand.
Raharu shoots in for a double leg but Yaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raharu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaga throws out the jab.
Raharu loads up on a big right hand but Yaga slips the punch.
Yaga throws out a counter right but Raharu avoids it with no problem.
Yaga throws a leg kick but Raharu moved away.
Raharu defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
As Yaga backs away, Raharu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharu throws out a loose jab but Yaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
It seemed like Yaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaga works Raharu's body with a nice hook.
Yaga misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yaga throws out a loose jab but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaga misses with a straight left.
Yaga misses with an uppercut
and Raharu counters with a good low kick that Yaga was not able to check.
Yaga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Raharu to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaga can do to turn this around?
Raharu defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
Yaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharu counters with a left to the body.
Raharu cracks Yaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raharu looks to land a right hand but Yaga moved out of range.
Donk. Yaga catches Raharu right on the button with a cross.
Raharu loads up on a big right hand but Yaga slips the punch.
Raharu lands with an overhand left.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Omar Raharu is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaga misses with a straight right.
Yaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharu.
Raharu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaga! But no joy.
Yaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raharu lands a nice looking body kick.
Yaga ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Yaga misses with a hook. Raharu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Raharu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raharu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Raharu.
Yaga ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Raharu misses with a looping left.
Yaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Yaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharu slips a straight right by Yaga.
It looked like Raharu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raharu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharu misses the target.
Raharu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raharu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaga.
Raharu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Raharu is looking to counter punch.
Yaga lands with a cross.
Yaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaga misses with a left hand
and Raharu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharu scores with the left hand. Yaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaga throws an off balance right hand
and Raharu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaga thinking.
Raharu lands with a hook. Yaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yaga cracks Raharu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yaga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharu connects with a single shot there.
Yaga misses the jab.
Yaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharu throws a shot to the body.
Raharu throws a leg kick which misses Yaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaga tries to avoid it.
A cross from Yaga lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaga ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Yaga slips a jab from Raharu.
Yaga misses with a looping right.
Raharu defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaga misses with a few strikes there.
Raharu slips under a jab from Yaga.
Yaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaga misses with a hook to the body
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharu.
Yaga looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely.
Yaga throws an off balance right hand
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaga throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaga misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yaga.
Yaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Yaga throws a looping overhand right but Raharu ducks down to avoid it.
Yaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Yaga is predictable there
and Raharu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaga's knee momentarily.
Yaga is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Raharu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raharu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Raharu.
Raharu defending well as Yaga loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaga moves forwards but Raharu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raharu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Yaga throws a leg kick
and Raharu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yaga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Raharu with a hook.
Yaga is rocked!
Yaga throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
As Yaga backs away, Raharu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raharu counters with a three punch combo that has Yaga backing up. Yaga nods at Raharu to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Raharu finish him?
Yaga swings widly with a right hand
and Raharu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Yaga.
Yaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raharu sends Yaga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Raharu is motioning to the referee to let Yaga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharu counters with a big right hand! Oh Yaga is in trouble here! Raharu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Raharu!
Omar Raharu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Spencer (ranked 1450 p4p, 875 weight class) and Will Hopper (ranked 189 p4p, 117 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer is rocked!
A big right from Spencer misses.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Hopper counters with a big left hand that crumples Spencer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Van Kerckhoven (ranked 1434 p4p, 100 weight class) and Temujin Namkhai (ranked 176 p4p, 9 weight class). Van Kerckhoven comes to the cage accompanied by Neo Cortex - Elements (Daniel Cain Remix). Namkhai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kerckhoven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Namkhai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Namkhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven throws a push kick but Namkhai slaps the foot to one side.
Namkhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Kerckhoven steps away.
Van Kerckhoven thows a leg kick but Namkhai checks it
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Van Kerckhoven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Namkhai. Namkhai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Kerckhoven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Namkhai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven throws a leg kick which misses Namkhai's front leg but catches the back leg as Namkhai tries to avoid it.
Namkhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kerckhoven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab.
Van Kerckhoven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Kerckhoven needs to keep his hands up - Namkhai had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Kerckhoven staying out of range there.
Van Kerckhoven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kerckhoven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Kerckhoven lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Van Kerckhoven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kerckhoven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Van Kerckhoven
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai looks to throw the jab but Van Kerckhoven is out of range.
Van Kerckhoven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namkhai tries to clinch up but Van Kerckhoven circles away and keeps his distance.
Namkhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice body kick.
Van Kerckhoven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the body
and Van Kerckhoven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai lands with a straight right. Van Kerckhoven didn't see that one coming.
Namkhai misses with a right hand
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namkhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Van Kerckhoven misses
and Namkhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kerckhoven lands an overhand right.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a kick to the body
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Namkhai misses the jab.
Namkhai misses with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to counter with a body kick.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Kerckhoven wants to stall.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Namkhai fails to land.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Namkhai.
Namkhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Namkhai misses with a left hand
and Van Kerckhoven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the body kick
and Namkhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Namkhai misses with a left hand
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namkhai throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Namkhai with a hook.
Van Kerckhoven slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kerckhoven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Namkhai throws out a loose jab but Van Kerckhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kerckhoven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namkhai works the jab nicely.
Namkhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven throws a body kick that misses
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Kerckhoven lands a jab to the head.
Van Kerckhoven scores with the left hand. Namkhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Namkhai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven works the jab nicely.
Namkhai misses with a right hand
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namkhai. Van Kerckhoven does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Namkhai lands.
Van Kerckhoven throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Van Kerckhoven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice shot that snaps Namkhai's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Temujin Namkhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Namkhai throws a lazy right hand but Van Kerckhoven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namkhai thows a leg kick but Van Kerckhoven checks it
and Van Kerckhoven counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Kerckhoven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Namkhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Kerckhoven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Kerckhoven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai throws out a counter right but Van Kerckhoven avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai blocks a low kick nicely.
Namkhai tries to land a body kick
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a front kick but Namkhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Namkhai misses with a hook. Van Kerckhoven ducked under it nicely.
Van Kerckhoven throws a quick counter kick to the body but Namkhai avoids it.
Namkhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Van Kerckhoven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Namkhai cracks Van Kerckhoven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Kerckhoven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Namkhai misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Van Kerckhoven looks to throw a body kick
and Namkhai counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Kerckhoven toppling to the canvas! Van Kerckhoven scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Namkhai finish him?!
Van Kerckhoven is rocked!
Van Kerckhoven swats away the attempt to clinch by Namkhai.
Namkhai slips a jab from Van Kerckhoven.
Namkhai just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Van Kerckhoven
and Namkhai counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Kerckhoven toppling to the canvas! Van Kerckhoven scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Namkhai finish him?!
Van Kerckhoven looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Kerckhoven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namkhai's hands.
Namkhai thumps Van Kerckhoven with a low kick.
Van Kerckhoven blocks a jab.
Namkhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Namkhai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Van Kerckhoven. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Namkhai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Kerckhoven - the referee stops the clock and Namkhai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Kerckhoven. Namkhai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the liver by Namkhai. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Van Kerckhoven misses
and Namkhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Kerckhoven lands a head kick. Namkhai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Kerckhoven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Namkhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Namkhai gets a clinch.
Namkhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namkhai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Namkhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
Van Kerckhoven blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namkhai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Kerckhoven lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Namkhai fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the head strike.
Van Kerckhoven lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kerckhoven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Kerckhoven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namkhai moves away from the strike by Van Kerckhoven.
Namkhai fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Van Kerckhoven counters with a quick kick to the body but Namkhai blocks it.
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a front kick but Namkhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a kick to the body
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Kerckhoven thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Van Kerckhoven misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Namkhai misses with a body punch
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a leg kick.
Van Kerckhoven pushes Namkhai away with a front kick.
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Kerckhoven scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai connects with a crisp jab.
Namkhai looks to land a left hand but Van Kerckhoven moved out of range nicely.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body. Van Kerckhoven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Namkhai throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kerckhoven's shoulder, as Van Kerckhoven tries to avoid the shot.
Van Kerckhoven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Kerckhoven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Namkhai thows a leg kick but Van Kerckhoven checks it
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a good, hard body kick but Namkhai shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Patrick Van Kerckhoven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Kerckhoven ducks under a wild hook from Namkhai.
Van Kerckhoven throws a solid leg kick but Namkhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNamkhai.
Namkhai blocks a jab.
Namkhai just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Namkhai misses.
Van Kerckhoven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Namkhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namkhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a kick to the body.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a straight right.
Namkhai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namkhai.
Van Kerckhoven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Kerckhoven throws a leg kick
and Van Kerckhoven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namkhai closes the distance and clinches.
Van Kerckhoven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Namkhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Namkhai.
Van Kerckhoven throws a looping overhand right but Namkhai ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Van Kerckhoven throws a leg kick
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Van Kerckhoven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Namkhai throws a leg kick
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a good low kick that Namkhai was not able to check.
Van Kerckhoven seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Kerckhoven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namkhai! But no joy.
Namkhai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Namkhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Namkhai misses with a looping left.
Namkhai takes a swing at Van Kerckhoven's ribcage but misses.
Van Kerckhoven throwing a counter right hand but Namkhai manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namkhai misses the jab.
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Namkhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Namkhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Namkhai! Temujin Namkhai retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Temujin Namkhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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