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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 17888 p4p, 23915 weight class) and Scythe Lehto (ranked 532 p4p, 507 weight class). Naulakko comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - First Kill. Scythe Lehto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pertti Naulakko'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 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scythe Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulakko takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehto moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Lehto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko misses with a low kick.
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Naulakko tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Naulakko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko walks straight into a right hand from Lehto - that's dropped him! Lehto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Naulakko from any more punishment! Naulakko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scythe Lehto!
Our winner, Scythe Lehto, 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 Gregory Masterson (ranked 2316 p4p, 2200 weight class) and Pablo Poblano (ranked 257 p4p, 241 weight class). Gregory Masterson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Poblano!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Poblano's head back.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Poblano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Masterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poblano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poblano working aggressively here.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Masterson pushes Poblano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Poblano on the inside.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poblano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poblano lands with a left to the head.
Poblano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson gets through Poblano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Poblano's head.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pablo Poblano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
Poblano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poblanos head.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Poblano blocks with his arms.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Poblano.
Poblano takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poblano.
Poblano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson drops Poblano with a big knee straight up the middle! Poblano is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Poblano is rocked!
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Poblano is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Nice body punch from Poblano.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
Poblano seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Poblano.
Masterson misses with a knee to the head.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Poblano misses with a body punch.
Poblano tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Poblano back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Poblano blocks it.
Masterson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
Poblano misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poblano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poblano working aggressively here.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poblano tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Poblano throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson presses Poblano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poblano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poblano lands with a short shot to the head.
Poblano lands a left hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is leaning against Poblano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterson lands an elbow just above Poblano 's eye.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A short right from Masterson on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Masterson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poblano.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Poblano throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Poblano avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Poblano misses with a body punch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson lands a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Masterson is working Poblano over against the cage.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poblano tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Poblano back against the cage.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masterson lands an elbow inside that Poblano shrugs off.
Poblano swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poblano takes an elbow to the temple.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Poblano takes a shot to the head.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson gets through Poblano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Poblano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterson.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poblano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Poblano.
Masterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poblano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Poblano can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Poblano misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Poblano lands a nice uppercut.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poblano lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Poblano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poblano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poblano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Poblano's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Poblano drops to his knees and Masterson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
A relieved looking Gregory Masterson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Ferreira (ranked 1999 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Flaming Kerotan (ranked 130 p4p, 161 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romulo Ferreira!
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, Flaming Kerotan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerotan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerotan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Kerotan.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerotan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Kerotan moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Kerotan.
Kerotan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerotan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerotan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerotan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Kerotan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ferreira blocks it well.
Ferreira throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira jabs Kerotan right on the nose. Kerotan blinks but takes it well.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Kerotan avoids the punch easily.
Kerotan tries to bum rush Ferreira with a series of wild strikes but Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ferreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kerotan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerotan momentarily.
Kerotan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Ferreira scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan blocks a jab.
Kerotan thinks about the counter body kick.
Kerotan throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Kerotan throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerotan.
Ferreira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kerotan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kerotan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Kerotan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerotan.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira works Kerotan's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Kerotan slips the punch.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kerotan's head backwards.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the body
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerotan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kerotan throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan slips under a jab.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Ferreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kerotan throws a leg kick
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerotan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Kerotan.
Kerotan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kerotan staying out of range there.
Ferreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Kerotan.
Kerotan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kerotan is rocked!
Kerotan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kerotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Kerotan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerotan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kerotan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira lands with a right hand.
Kerotan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferreira!
Ferreira misses with a body punch
and Kerotan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kerotan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Ferreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerotan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the body
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Kerotan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Ferreira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferreira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kerotan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira stalks Kerotan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kerotan's face. Kerotan staggers backwards, shaken.
Kerotan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerotan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerotan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerotan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerotan throws a counter combo.
Ferreira lands with a shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerotan.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Kerotan scores with a three punch combo!
Kerotan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferreira misses with a wild combination.
Ferreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferreira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Kerotan misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Ferreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerotan should have avoided that one.
Kerotan wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerotan throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kerotan misses its intended target.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
As Ferreira backs off Kerotan throws a huge counter combo but Ferreira manages to avoid it all.
Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerotan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferreira really felt that one!
Kerotan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kerotan misses.
Ferreira throws a jab when Kerotan was well out of range.
Ferreira connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerotan moves away.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Kerotan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Kerotan ducked under it nicely.
Kerotan lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Kerotan tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerotan throws out the jab.
Ferreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kerotan on the side of the head.
Ferreira lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kerotan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerotan misses with a looping right.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerotan to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerotan.
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
Kerotan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira.
Ferreira falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kerotan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kerotan.
Kerotan blocks a jab.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerotan throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Kerotan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerotan throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kerotan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Kerotan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerotan slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerotan moves away.
A leg kick checked by Ferreira.
Ferreira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kerotan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerotan throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan lands a high kick!
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerotan misses the jab.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira swings for the body but Kerotan moves out of range.
Kerotan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kerotan misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerotan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Kerotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Kerotan drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerotan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Kerotan misses with a low kick as Ferreira jumps back.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerotan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan slips a jab from Ferreira.
Despite the aggression on Kerotan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romulo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Kerotan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Kerotan.
Kerotan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kerotan throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses the body punch
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Ferreira.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Kerotan is out of range.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Kerotan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerotan ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira scores with the left hand. Kerotan knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerotan unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kerotan can pounce on him.
Kerotan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kerotan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferreira has got the better of the exchanges.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerotan.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
Kerotan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Kerotan ducked under it nicely.
Kerotan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferreira back to the cage. Kerotan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Kerotan scores with a jab to the body.
Kerotan defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Ferreira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kerotan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerotan.
Kerotan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kerotan throws a head kick that Ferreira semi-blocks.
Kerotan throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kerotan.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira misses with a right hand
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerotan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
It seemed like Kerotan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Kerotan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Kerotan there.
 Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira throws a body punch but Kerotan moves out of range.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a one-two to the body.
Kerotan cracks Ferreira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira misses the body punch
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerotan walks into a stiff left hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan scores with a one two! Ferreira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Kerotan moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Kerotan saw that one coming.
Kerotan throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerotan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kerotan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Kerotan is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Ferreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerotan doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kerotan.
Ferreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerotan.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Kerotan slips the punch.
Ferreira takes a swing at Kerotan's ribcage but misses.
Kerotan throws out a counter right but Ferreira avoids it with no problem.
Kerotan misses with a double jab
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kerotan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferreira swings for the body but Kerotan moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerotan throws out a counter right but Ferreira avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira misses with a left hand
and Kerotan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerotan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerotan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kerotan finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Ferreira cracks a nice hook into Kerotan's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerotan, as that shot connected.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerotan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Kerotan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerotan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira checks it well.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerotan at a distance.
Kerotan misses with a hook
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Kerotan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kerotan.
Ferreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerotan throws a counter combo.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kerotan.
Kerotan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kerotan. Kerotan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flaming Kerotan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferreira's knee momentarily.
Kerotan misses with a low kick.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerotan.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
Ferreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira misses with a jab to the body
and Kerotan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerotan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.
Ferreira throws a jab when Kerotan was well out of range.
Kerotan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerotan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerotan's 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!
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Kerotan's shoulder, as Kerotan tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerotan! But no joy.
Kerotan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo.
Kerotan thows a body kick. Ferreira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Kerotan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ferreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira defending well as Kerotan loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerotan.
Kerotan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kerotan misses.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerotan is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flaming Kerotan.
Well Ferreira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Calhoun (ranked 1771 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Terrance Knight (ranked 206 p4p, 254 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brennan Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun misses with a hook
and Knight counters by clinching up.
Knight lands a left hand.
Calhoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight lands a right hand.
Calhoun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calhoun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Knight presses Calhoun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Calhoun's ribcage. Calhoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Knight prevents Calhoun from breaking the clinch.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight has Calhoun pressed against the cage, preventing Calhoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calhoun tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brennan Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight pushes Calhoun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calhoun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calhoun working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calhoun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calhoun wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight pushes Calhoun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calhoun trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Calhoun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Knight.
Calhoun walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Knight sizes up Calhoun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Calhoun goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Calhoun wants a takedown.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Calhoun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calhoun fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calhoun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calhoun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight keeps trying to improve his position.
Calhoun with the ground and pound but Knight regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Calhoun working the head and body with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Calhoun is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knight trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calhoun looks to land a strike but Knight avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Knight controlling the position.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight has Calhoun pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six 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.
Calhoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight is controlling Calhoun's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight digs a good body shot into Calhoun's ribs.
Calhoun throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Calhoun's belly button to the back.
Calhoun takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Knight lands.
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calhoun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Calhoun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun takes a shot to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight prevents Calhoun from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight is working Calhoun over against the cage.
A short right from Knight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calhoun or not.
Calhoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calhoun is rocked!
It looks like Brennan Calhoun has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Oh Calhoun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
A head punch on the inside from Calhoun fails to land.
Calhoun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Calhoun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calhoun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Calhoun throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Calhoun seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calhouns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Calhoun takes one on the button.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calhoun drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calhoun has time to react.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Calhoun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brennan Calhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Calhoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Calhoun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calhoun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight lands a nice hook to Calhoun's body. Calhoun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brennan Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calhoun.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knight thuds a left hand into Calhoun's body.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Calhoun off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Calhoun.
Calhoun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Calhoun is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Terrance Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calhoun or not.
Knight cracks Calhoun with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight pushes Calhoun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Calhoun's ribcage. Calhoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calhoun.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Good body shot from Knight.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight dips a shoulder and cracks Calhoun with a mighty uppercut! Calhoun falls back against the cage and Knight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calhoun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
Our winner, Terrance Knight, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Marks (ranked 1436 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Max Wahlstroem (ranked 204 p4p, 380 weight class). The key to victory for Jeremy Marks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlstroem throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks with a hook.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahlstroem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Wahlstroem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Wahlstroem looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marks.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wahlstroem.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Wahlstroem counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlstroem needs to keep his hands up - Marks had a free shot at his head there.
Wahlstroem tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks checks a low kick from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem blocks a head kick by Marks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wahlstroem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahlstroem misses the target.
Marks cracks Wahlstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Wahlstroem down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Wahlstroem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wahlstroem throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlstroem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahlstroem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marks checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Marks misses with a few strikes there.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick, looking for Marks's leg but Marks calmly moves out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a sloppy body shot
and Marks counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlstroem throws a front kick aimed at Marks's knee but Marks avoids it well.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Wahlstroem tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Wahlstroem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wahlstroem is rocked!
Wahlstroem lands with an uppercut that bounces Marks off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Wahlstroem misses.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wahlstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlstroem wants to slow Marks down by chopping away at his legs.
Marks motions for Wahlstroem to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks throws an overhand right that has Wahlstroem reeling! Marks follows up with more punches and Wahlstroem is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Marks!
A very excited looking Jeremy Marks 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 Danny Shaw (ranked 1115 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Iron Side (ranked 152 p4p, 186 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings. Side has chosen In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Side is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side prevents Shaw from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Side tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Side wants to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount.
Side is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Shaw takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Side showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Side is controlling his hands well.
Shaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Side defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish.
Side really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shaw controlling well, preventing Side from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Side prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Side is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Side preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaw.
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is hanging on to Side's back as he tries to escape.
Shaw working for a choke but Side is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Side's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shaw is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Side staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side can't escape the position.
Shaw not allowing Side to control his hands.
Side tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish.
Side showing good submission defense here.
Side tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Side is trying to escape the mount but Shaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Side's back.
That's eight 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.
Shaw has got his arm under Side's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Side has spun round into Shaw's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Side.
Side with a flurry of punches that miss.
Side looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Side is keeping the position.
Side is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Side has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
Side keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Side throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Side appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Side sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Side counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Side uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
As Shaw backs off Side throws a huge counter combo but Shaw manages to avoid it all.
Side has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shaw is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Side has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.
Side scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Danny Shaw has been cut.
Side stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Side's front leg but catches the back leg as Side tries to avoid it.
Side will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses the body punch
and Side counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Side releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Side grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shaw takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Side cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Temple (ranked 534 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 74 p4p, 196 weight class). Temple's entrance music is HonestKey- What My Life For. A fine choice. Tiger has chosen Alok - Hear Me Tonight as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger throws a sloppy body shot
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Temple is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Temple's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Temple throws a strike but Tiger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple has his feet on Tiger's thighs here. He's pushed Tiger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tiger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Temple!
An out of breath Trent Temple 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Price (ranked 1032 p4p, 1108 weight class) and Elo Mnusk (ranked 136 p4p, 150 weight class). Mnusk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead or alive Bon Jovi. 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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15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mnusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
It looked like Price was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mnusk.
Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mnusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Price's head backwards.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mnusk closes the distance and clinches.
Price blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mnusk.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Mnusk.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mnusk trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mnusk into the cage.
Mnusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mnusk trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mnusk scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price looking for a triangle here. Mnusk is fighting it but it looks tight! Price pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mnusk is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pete Price!
Pete Price seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Elo Mnusk had this to say: 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 185 p4p, 548 weight class) and Klaus Manfred (ranked 31 p4p, 77 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Rush - Subdivisions. Mike Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Klaus Manfred!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws the left hand but Manfred avoids the punch easily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfred manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Manfred moves out of range.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manfred will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Manfred.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Manfred moves out of range.
Manfred fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Manfred is now in Smith's guard.
Smith has his foot on Manfred's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfred works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfred is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to sweep here but Manfred controlling him for the moment.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfred must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Manfred wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manfred working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Manfred scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manfred avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Manfred is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Manfred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Manfred's temple.
Manfred taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Manfred with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manfred is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Manfred's temple.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfred punching from the bottom.
Manfred wants to get back to full guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Manfred slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Manfred has wrist control.
Manfred has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Manfred is working from the bottom.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Manfred slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Manfred advances position into side control!
Smith regains half guard, as Manfred was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Manfred passes into side control!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith stops Manfred from passing to mount.
Manfred works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Manfred postures up.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manfred is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manfred working the head and body with strikes.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfred's head.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith won't allow Manfred to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Manfred keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Manfred wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is pressing down on Manfred's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manfred is holding on for now.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfred is not content to let Smith control the position.
Manfred strikes from the bottom but Smith uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Manfred takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manfred tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manfred is not content to let Smith control the position.
Manfred is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Manfred is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manfred tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfred is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manfred's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control the pace but Manfred is squirming around nicely.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfred.
Smith throws a hook but Manfred avoids it easily.
Klaus Manfred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Manfred's shoulder, as Manfred tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Manfred tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manfred lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Manfred looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfred can do to turn this around?
Smith manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfred has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Manfred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manfred connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manfred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manfred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Manfred tries to pass.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Manfred with a nice head shot there.
Smith working a defensive guard but Manfred manages to pass into side control anyway.
Manfred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Manfred slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Manfred controlling the action here.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith working for a triangle but Manfred defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manfred postures up.
Manfred is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manfred is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Manfred is looking to defend but Smith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Manfred! Smith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Manfred taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Smith!
Our winner, Mike Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kilgore (ranked 69 p4p, 274 weight class) and Kenzo Kulmunki (ranked 15 p4p, 41 weight class). Kilgore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Kilgore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenzo Kulmunki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kulmunki scores with a body shot.
Kulmunki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulmunki blocks a jab.
Kulmunki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands with a kick to the temple. Kulmunki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmunki's shoulder, as Kulmunki tries to avoid the shot.
Kulmunki tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore dodges the punch combination from Kulmunki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kulmunki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki lands a big head kick that sends Kilgore tumbling to the mat! Kulmunki takes a step backwards and waves Kilgore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kilgore is rocked!
It looks like Jeremy Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore has closed the distance and engaged Kulmunki in a clinch.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulmunki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki scores with a shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kulmunki digs a right hand underneath Kilgore's ribcage. Kilgore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kilgore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulmunki blocks the elbow strike.
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulmunki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
Kulmunki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore lands a damaging elbow.
Kulmunki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulmunki is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulmunki tries to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling the position.
Kilgore avoiding damage.
Kilgore lands an elbow just above Kulmunki 's eye.
It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Kulmunki blocks an uppercut.
Kulmunki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki blocks an elbow strike from Kilgore.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kilgore or not.
Kulmunki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulmunki blocks the body kick.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Kulmunki didn't see that one coming.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
Kilgore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kulmunki manages to circle out of the way.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kulmunki saw that one coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kulmunki avoids it.
Kulmunki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Kilgore slams his shin into Kulmunki's torso.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilgore circles away.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulmunki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilgore counters with a good, hard body kick but Kulmunki shrugs it off.
Kulmunki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore lands an elbow that stopped Kulmunki in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Kulmunki moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kulmunki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a good, hard body kick but Kulmunki shrugs it off.
Kulmunki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulmunki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kulmunki ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kulmunki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Kulmunki tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Kulmunki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kulmunki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick.
Kulmunki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kulmunki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Kulmunki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Kulmunki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kulmunki drops Kilgore with a beautiful combination! Kilgore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kulmunki is looking for the KO!
Oh Kilgore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilgore throws a lazy head kick
and Kulmunki counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kulmunki has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Kulmunki misses with the head strike.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kulmunki fails to land.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kulmunki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulmunki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Kulmunki misses.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Kulmunki slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
Kulmunki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulmunki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kilgore with a body shot.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Kulmunki saw that one coming.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kulmunki throws a front kick that sends Kilgore stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
Kulmunki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kulmunki cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kulmunki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kilgore! Kulmunki dives in looking to finish! Kilgore is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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