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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 1370 p4p, 1649 weight class) and Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 102 p4p, 120 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazimierz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Ostrowski has chosen Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 37 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Kazimierz throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ostrowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ostrowski as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Ostrowski misses with a looping right.
Kazimierz throws a big counter combination but Ostrowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz takes one on the button.
Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ostrowski is wriggling around but Kazimierz manages to pass to half guard.
Kazimierz is looking to take a break and control but Ostrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostrowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Kazimierz is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ostrowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ostrowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazimierz clinches up with Ostrowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazimierz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazimierz pulls guard effortlessly.
Ostrowski wanted to stand there but Kazimierz had control of the position.
Ostrowski wants to stand and escape but instead Kazimierz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kazimierz manages to pass to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Kazimierz is controlling him
Kazimierz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ostrowski's head.
Kazimierz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ostrowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - Ostrowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz lands a nice hook to Ostrowski's body. Ostrowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ostrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ostrowski to the mat! Ostrowski manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz gets to his feet. Ostrowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kazimierz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazimierz wants a takedown.
Ostrowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ostrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazimierz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ostrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ostrowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but Kazimierz passes into half guard.
Ostrowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazimierz stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Kazimierz trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski tries to kick Kazimierz off in order to stand up. Kazimierz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ostrowski is pushing Kazimierz's head away, looking to escape. Kazimierz manages to hold on to the position though.
Kazimierz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazimierz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazimierz tries for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending well.
Ostrowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kazimierz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kazimierz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Ostrowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ostrowski bucks up and tries to throw Kazimierz off but instead Kazimierz has got his back!
Kazimierz is persistently looking for the submission but Ostrowski is defending it well.
Ostrowski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kazimierz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Ostrowski as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kazimierz!
Ostrowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kazimierz tightening his grip on Ostrowski, looking for the choke.
Ostrowski is trying to get back to his feet but Kazimierz has full control of the position and if anything, Ostrowski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kazimierz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up.
Aleksander Kazimierz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazimierz wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz'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. This is the final round!
Ostrowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ostrowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kazimierz defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazimierz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ostrowski is looking to get back to is feet but Kazimierz passes into side control.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but Kazimierz is dominant here and he's now got Ostrowski's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Kazimierz is now in side control.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ostrowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Kazimierz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kazimierz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kazimierz decides to stand back up. Kazimierz steps back and let's Ostrowski get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Kazimierz attempts a counter takedown but Ostrowski avoids it well and moves away.
Kazimierz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazimierz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ostrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazimierz shoots and misses
and Ostrowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazimierz slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski leaves Kazimierz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski gets tackled into the cage by Kazimierz. Kazimierz maintains the clinch.
Ostrowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz wants to clinch but Ostrowski slips to the side
and Ostrowski counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostrowski. Kazimierz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazimierz throws a big counter combination but Ostrowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazimierz.
Ostrowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kazimierz clinches.
Ostrowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazimierz closes the distance and pushes Ostrowski back into the cage.
Ostrowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ostrowski is looking to control Kazimierz's arms but Kazimierz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ostrowski has his back to the cage.
Aleksander Kazimierz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazimierz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz gets the takedown into side control.
Kazimierz advances nicely into full mount.
Kazimierz controlling the position easily from mount.
Ostrowski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kazimierz's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazimierz is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Kazimierz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz trying to control the pace.
Kazimierz stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agnieszka Ostrowski.
I think Kazimierz 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kazimierz!
A very excited looking Aleksander Kazimierz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 873 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Wanderlei Rua (ranked 58 p4p, 73 weight class). Sheikh Mahmut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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16 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sheikh Mahmut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Rua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rua misses.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua blocks a jab.
Mahmut just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Mahmut.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmut misses with a hook.
Mahmut scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmut misses with a body shot
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahmut! Rua lets Mahmut back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mahmut falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderlei Rua!
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 383 p4p, 582 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 47 p4p, 78 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DKasada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from DKasada lands.
Evans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from DKasada misses.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DKasada with a body shot.
Evans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DKasada is able to avoid easily.
Evans throws a leg kick
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans throws a hook but DKasada blocks it.
DKasada swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
DKasada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
DKasada walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
A shot to the body from DKasada misses
and Evans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evans swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evans misses with a hook. DKasada ducked under it nicely.
DKasada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans is working DKasada over against the cage.
DKasada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DKasada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DKasada throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DKasada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DKasada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DKasada scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
DKasada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Evans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Evans misses with a body kick.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
DKasada scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans lunges at DKasada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DKasada's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans wants to slow DKasada down by chopping away at his legs.
DKasada swinging wildly here.
DKasada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - DKasada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from DKasada misses.
The fighters circling - DKasada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to it.
DKasada connects with a crisp jab.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DKasada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
DKasada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DKasada connects with a body shot.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of DKasada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as DKasada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DKasada misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a leg kick but DKasada checks it.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DKasada scores with a nice strike.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans slips under a jab.
A big right from Evans misses.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
DKasada moves out of range as Evans strikes.
DKasada tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DKasada stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
DKasada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
DKasada throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans feints a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans looks to land a left hand but DKasada moved out of range nicely.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada throws a big shot that misses.
DKasada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DKasada throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a hook. DKasada ducked under it nicely.
Evans throws a push kick but DKasada slaps the foot to one side.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and DKasada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Evans slips under a jab from DKasada.
Evans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DKasada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DKasada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Nice body punch from Evans.
DKasada misses with a double jab
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DKasada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans takes one on the button.
DKasada's corner calls for a 1-2. DKasada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Evans.
Evans throws a predictable looking body shot
and DKasada counters with a nice uppercut.
DKasada throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
DKasada just misses with a punch to the body.
DKasada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by DKasada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DKasada is looking to counter punch.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DKasada blocks a head kick by Evans.
DKasada avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DKasada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but DKasada ducks down to avoid it.
DKasada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on DKasada's shoulder, as DKasada tries to avoid the shot.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Evans tests DKasada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans with a nice calf kick.
Evans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DKasada checks a low kick from Evans.
Evans moves away from the strike by DKasada.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans lands a head kick. DKasada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like DKasada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DKasada is looking to clinch.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DKasada.
Evans misses with a hook.
A jab from DKasada misses.
DKasada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DKasada misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans looks to throw the jab but DKasada is out of range.
Evans throws a leg kick but DKasada moved away.
It looked like DKasada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada connects with a crisp jab.
Evans moves away from the strike by DKasada.
DKasada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
DKasada scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DKasada.
DKasada misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans throws a predictable looking body shot
letting DKasada counter with a right hand.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
Evans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DKasada really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada slips a straight right by Evans.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
DKasada lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Evans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DKasada misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a low kick, right behind DKasada 's knee.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DKasada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gwynn Evans.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gwynn Evans!
A very excited looking Gwynn Evans 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwawi Mumba (ranked 1028 p4p, 599 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 134 p4p, 80 weight class). McKane has chosen SAVE ME as his entrance music. Kwawi Mumba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taz McKane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba misses with a looping left.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a good, hard body kick but Mumba shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Mumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumba looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
Mumba lands with a shot to the body.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
Mumba throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane digs a good hook to Mumba's body.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKane swings for the body but Mumba moves out of range.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumba cracks McKane with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
McKane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mumba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mumba swinging wildly here.
McKane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKane throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane slips a jab from Mumba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane digs a good body shot into Mumba's ribs.
McKane jabs at Mumba's body.
Mumba misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKane.
Mumba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKane manages to circle out of the way.
Mumba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
McKane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumba missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mumba. Mumba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
McKane misses with a looping right.
Mumba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Mumba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a left to the body.
Mumba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane misses with a body kick.
Mumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane blocks a jab.
Mumba falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Mumba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumba scores with a nice right hand.
McKane thuds a left hand into Mumba's body.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba throws a good cross that connects.
Mumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKane throws a hook but Mumba avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumba misses with a body shot
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumba scores with a nice head shot.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKane.
McKane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McKane misses.
McKane misses with a body shot
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane fails to land with a series of punches.
Mumba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mumba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McKane misses with the body kick
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
McKane walks into a straight right hand from Mumba.
Mumba connects with a single shot there.
Mumba scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKane in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mumba thinking.
Mumba swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Mumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumba.
Mumba lands with a good body shot.
McKane throws the left hand but Mumba avoids the punch easily.
Mumba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKane manages to circle out of the way.
McKane misses with a kick to the body.
McKane slips a jab from Mumba.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumba misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from McKane misses.
Mumba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from McKane lands.
McKane tests Mumba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwawi Mumba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Mumba.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mumba throws a series of strikes that have McKane backpedaling.
Mumba misses with a right hand
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Mumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from McKane
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane lands with an uppercut that bounces Mumba off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane dodges the punch combination from Mumba.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane scores with a sloppy right hand. Mumba should have avoided that one.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKane scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mumba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumba.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
McKane throws a body kick that misses
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane digs a good hook to Mumba's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane misses with a head kick.
Mumba blocks a head kick by McKane.
As McKane looks to move away, Mumba throws a big counter combo but McKane just gets out of the way.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Mumba moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKane counters with a body kick.
McKane digs a good body shot into Mumba's ribs.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Mumba moves away and avoids it.
McKane scores with a spinning back kick!
McKane thuds his shin into the meat of Mumba's side.
Oooooh!!! McKane has knocked Mumba down with a huge combo! McKane steps away and waves a wobbly Mumba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kwawi Mumba 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!
McKane sends Mumba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKane is motioning to the referee to let Mumba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Mumba is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumba.
Oh Mumba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKane defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba seems to have got his legs back now.
McKane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mumba takes a step back to recover.
Mumba misses with a lunging right hand
and McKane counters with a body kick that stops Mumba in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKane lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKane 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwawi Mumba!
An out of breath Kwawi Mumba 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 Adeboye Temidare (ranked 300 p4p, 270 weight class) and Howie Dewitt (ranked 37 p4p, 33 weight class). Dewitt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Granite chin |
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temidare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temidare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Temidare.
Temidare has had enough of the clinch but Dewitt keeps him there for the moment.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Temidare blocks it.
Temidare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Temidare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temidare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Temidare blocks it.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewitt avoids it.
Dewitt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
Temidare is breathing heavily.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temidare blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Temidare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temidare pushes off an throws an elbow but Dewitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewitt cracks Temidare with a nice body shot.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temidare's elbow.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Temidare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temidare or not.
Dewitt scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Temidare in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temidare.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Temidare throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt managing to block the knees to the body from Temidare.
Temidare takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Dewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt gets through Temidare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a shoulder strike.
Temidare blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Temidare takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temidare's elbow.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temidare.
Dewitt works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt pushes Temidare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Dewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dewitt presses Temidare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dewitt works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Adeboye Temidare has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temidare is rocked!
Dewitt pushes Temidare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Oh Temidare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dewitt drops Temidare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Temidare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dewitt pushes Temidare against the cage. Dewitt is working some dirty boxing. Dewitt pushes off with a quick right hook! Temidare goes down! Temidare tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dewitt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
A very excited looking Howie Dewitt 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Power (ranked 31 p4p, 178 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 2 p4p, 14 weight class). Power comes into the arena with Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan blaring out of the sound system. Polish Power had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power tries to clinch but Pedersoli moves away
and Pedersoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Polish Power has been cut.
Pedersoli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Power throws a head kick that Pedersoli semi-blocks.
Pedersoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Pedersoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Power misses with an uppercut. Pedersoli saw that one coming.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedersoli slips under a jab.
Pedersoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power throws a body kick that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Pedersoli tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Pedersoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Carlo Pedersoli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a body kick that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Power.
Power misses with a right hand
and Pedersoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power forces Pedersoli back against the cage and clinches.
Pedersoli manages to break the clinch.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pedersoli gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Carlo Pedersoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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FIGHT
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