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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 2525 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Antoine LeMahieu (ranked 300 p4p, 284 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reyes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zack Hemsey - Vengeance. LeMahieu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozart - Lacrimosa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine LeMahieu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
LeMahieu struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes prevents a body shot from LeMahieu.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeMahieu scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reyes misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Antoine LeMahieu has been cut.
LeMahieu blocks the elbow strike.
LeMahieu misses with a body punch.
Reyes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from LeMahieu on the inside.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeMahieu avoids it.
Reyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeMahieu.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
LeMahieu tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
LeMahieu lands a shot to the body.
LeMahieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LeMahieu throws a big shot that misses.
LeMahieu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMahieu tried to score with a low kick but Reyes checks it.
It looked like Reyes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeMahieu throws a low kick, looking for Reyes's leg but Reyes calmly moves out of range.
LeMahieu misses with a body punch
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reyes.
Reyes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LeMahieu quickly recovers to half guard.
LeMahieu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
LeMahieu trying to control from the bottom.
Reyes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes stops LeMahieu from getting back to his feet.
Reyes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeMahieu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes trying to pass the guard but LeMahieu defending well.
LeMahieu taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is keen to just control but LeMahieu is a slippery customer.
Reyes prevents LeMahieu from standing back up.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeMahieu has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LeMahieu tries to kick Reyes off but Reyes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reyes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to control but LeMahieu is keeping him busy.
LeMahieu is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Reyes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reyes lands a nice short elbow.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but LeMahieu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reyes is really struggling to control LeMahieu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reyes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
LeMahieu wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes is taking a breather. LeMahieu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reyes prevents LeMahieu from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LeMahieu is trying to stand.
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeMahieu is trying to control but can't.
Reyes passes to full mount!
The referee warns LeMahieu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reyes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reyes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LeMahieu looks a forlorn figure.
Reyes with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Reyes content just to control the position here.
Reyes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reyes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reyes unloading with bombs!
Reyes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine LeMahieu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LeMahieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeMahieu throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
LeMahieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
letting LeMahieu counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
LeMahieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to clinch but LeMahieu moves out of range.
LeMahieu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of LeMahieu's head but LeMahieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antoine LeMahieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeMahieu throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes moves away from the strike by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LeMahieu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LeMahieu misses with a left hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
LeMahieu misses with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - LeMahieu had a free shot at his head there.
 Reyes is rocked!
Reyes with a poor takedown
and LeMahieu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Reyes out cold! What a finish! LeMahieu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine LeMahieu!
Antoine LeMahieu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweet Tea Bloominshine (ranked 3537 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 283 p4p, 250 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nadadora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nadadora pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloominshine back to the cage. Nadadora follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloominshine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nadadora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Bloominshine with a series of wild strikes but Bloominshine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloominshine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Bloominshine fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloominshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadadora circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine lands a nice shot that snaps Nadadora's head back.
Nadadora slips a straight right by Bloominshine.
Nadadora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bloominshine throws a hook to the side of Nadadora's head but Nadadora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Bloominshine's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bloominshine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nadadora on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloominshine misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloominshine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloominshine misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Bloominshine there.
Bloominshine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadadora counters with a series of strikes. Bloominshine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloominshine throwing a counter right hand but Nadadora manages to avoid it.
Nadadora is looking to clinch but Bloominshine is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloominshine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Bloominshine crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bloominshine is rocked!
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloominshine backs away from a small jab... but Nadadora lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bloominshine crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nadadora with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Illir (ranked 2356 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Rico Milka (ranked 218 p4p, 172 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehdi Illir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Illir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Illir gets a double leg takedown into Milka's guard.
Milka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Illir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milka moves to clinch but Illir breaks away
and Illir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Milka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milka digs a right hand into Illir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Illir's gas tank.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka gets through Illir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Milka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
Illir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Illir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Illir's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milka is one step ahead there.
Milka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Illir, up you get!
Illir shoots for a double leg takedown but Milka sprawls well. He's pushed Illir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Illir looking to score a takedown here. Milka is defending well but Illir drives through and ends up in Milka's guard.
Milka has his feet on Illir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Illir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Illir darts in looking for a takedown but Milka gets double underhooks and turns Illir into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Illir.
Milka working aggressively here.
Illir takes a shot to the head.
Milka tries to work over Illir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka misses with some punches.
Illir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Illir.
Milka lands with a left to the head.
Illir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Illir tries to pull guard but Milka won't allow it.
Illir is looking for a takedown.
Illir blocks an uppercut.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Illir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Illir tries to pull guard but Milka holds him up against the cage and eventually Illir drops back down to his feet.
Milka gets through Illir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka lands an uppercut.
Illir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Milka walks away with a smile on his face. Illir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Illir with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Illir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illir has a takedown stuffed.
Milka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Illir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Milka defends well and Illir ends up having to push Milka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Illir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Illir is trying to drag Milka to the mat but Milka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Illir is breathing heavily.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Illir is looking for a takedown.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka gets through Illir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka works on Illir's body with a couple of short punches.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Illir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milka lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Milka - that landed with a thud.
Milka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milka.
Milka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Illir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Milka to the mat. Milka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Illir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Illir won't allow Milka to get back to his feet.
Milka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Illir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Illir shoots and misses
and Illir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milka darts in and clinches Illir up against the cage.
A short right from Milka.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Illir.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Illir's head.
Milka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Milka lands a hook that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka dominated that round.
That's time! Illir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Illir closes the distance and clinches up with Milka, looking for a takedown. Illir pushes Milka against the cage but Milka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Illir finds it's way round the side to connect with Milka's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
Illir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands a nice shot to the body.
Milka lands a left hand.
Milka scores with a hook to the body.
Milka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Illir or not.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Rico Milka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Illir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milka throws a head kick but Illir moves out of range.
Illir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Milka sprawls and moves away.
Milka tries to clinch but Illir moves out of range.
Illir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka instigates a clinch.
Milka lands a left hand.
Milka lands a body punch.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Illir avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Milka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Milka.
Milka lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Milka.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike.
Illir tries to throw a body punch but Milka avoids it by throwing Illir back against the cage.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka lands an uppercut.
Milka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Illirs head.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Illir's ribcage. Illir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Milka.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka lands a shoulder strike.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Illir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Milka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Milka.
Illir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Milka.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
Milka digs a right hand into Illir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Illir's gas tank.
Milka scores with a shot to the side of Illir's head.
Milka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Milka lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Illir is rocked!
Milka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Illirs head.
Oh Illir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illir.
Illir seems to have got his legs back now.
Milka cracks Illir with a nice body shot.
Milka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Nice body punch from Milka.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Illir's ribcage. Illir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka pushes Illir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Milka lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milka scores with a shoulder strike.
Milka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Illir's ribcage. Illir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
A body shot lands from Milka.
Milka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Milka lands a nice uppercut.
Milka scores with a hook to the body.
Illir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Milka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Illir backwards.
Illir swings wildly with an uppercut but Milka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Milka throws a sloppy head kick and Illir moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Milka wants it to stay on the feet.
Illir fails with the takedown.
Illir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milka doesn't manage to clinch there - Illir circles away.
Milka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Illir will feel that in the morning.
Milka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Illir's sensitive parts.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Illir trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Milka is keeping the position.
Illir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Illir is controlling him.
Illir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Milka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Milka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Milka!
Milka working away.
Milka wants to stand but Illir is controlling his arm.
Milka decides to stand back up. Milka steps back and let's Illir get back to his feet.
Illir dives in and grabs Milka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milka pushes down on Illir's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Illir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milka tries to clinch but Illir moves out of range.
Illir gets tackled into the cage by Milka. Milka maintains the clinch.
Illir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Milka prevents it.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Illir.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milka.
Rico Milka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Illir wants a takedown.
Milka stops a takedown attempt from Illir.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Illir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Milka walks away with a smile on his face. Illir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Milka moves into the clinch.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Milka pushes Illir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milka.
Illir has Milka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milka smiles and moves away.
Rico Milka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milka tries to clinch up.
Milka tries a head kick but it misses.
Milka wants to clinch.
Illir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka lands with a slapping head kick.
Milka moves into the clinch.
Milka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Illir misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illir is trying to pull guard but Milka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Illir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milka to keep the fight standing.
Illir tries to pull guard but Milka won't allow it.
Milka misses with the head strike.
Illir blocks an uppercut.
Illir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Milka cracks Illir with a nice body shot.
Milka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Illir.
Illir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Milka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Milka!
A relieved looking Rico Milka 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kelvin (ranked 515 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 54 p4p, 147 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
167
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiyama clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nishiyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelvin trying to control the position but instead, Nishiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelvin into the cage.
A short right from Kelvin.
Nishiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to pull guard but Nishiyama won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Nishiyama is trying to push Kelvin away but Kelvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nishiyama's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kelvin - that landed with a thud.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin pulls guard successfully.
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.
Kelvin working for submissions but it's allowed Nishiyama to get to half guard.
Nishiyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nishiyama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelvin moves into full guard.
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin is controlling Nishiyama's posture.
Kelvin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nishiyama won't allow Kelvin to sweep him here.
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama controlling from the top position.
Kelvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelvin working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily.
Nishiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Decent striking displayed by Kelvin there.
Nishiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nishiyama somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Nishiyama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nishiyama throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama catches Kelvin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishiyama rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelvin scores with a shot to the side of Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Nishiyama back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a body punch.
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Kelvin throws a lazy right hand but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelvin takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama scores with a takedown into Kelvin's guard.
Kelvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurou Nishiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nishiyama scores with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Kelvin misses its intended target.
Kelvin throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.
Nishiyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position.
Kelvin looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelvin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kelvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nishiyama defends it easily.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is working from the bottom.
Kelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Nishiyama wants to stand but Kelvin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nishiyama advances position into side control!
Kelvin trying his best to control but Nishiyama has mounted him.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Kelvin is squirming around, avoiding Nishiyama's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama lands a big shot there that rocks Kelvin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelvin is working to get back to half guard.
Nishiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurou Nishiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama postures up.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is having none of it.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position but Nishiyama isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama wants to control the pace but Kelvin is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nishiyama controlling the pace for now.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kelvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama dives in and grabs Kelvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelvin pushes down on Nishiyama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown
and Kelvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a hook
and Nishiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelvin misses with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a looping right.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kelvin.
Nishiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin throws out a loose jab but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kelvin misses.
Nishiyama looks to land a body kick but Kelvin moved away.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelvin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kelvin is looking to control Nishiyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Nishiyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelvin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kelvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nishiyama trying to control from half guard but Kelvin is working away.
Kelvin tries to roll over but Nishiyama keeps him under control.
Nishiyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nishiyama pulls his head out easily.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!
Nishiyama is looking to take a break and control but Kelvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelvin as he connects with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a right hand
and Kelvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelvin misses with a looping left.
Nishiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Nishiyama wants to clinch but Kelvin slips to the side
and Kelvin counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses.
Kelvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nishiyama tries to counter with a clinch but Kelvin shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurou Nishiyama.
I've got Nishiyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 1063 p4p, 985 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 84 p4p, 77 weight class). Bandolero has chosen Bandolero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kay's hands.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandolero.
Nice shot by Kay.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bandolero 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.
Bandolero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandolero.
Bandolero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kay eats them both and turns towards Bandolero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kay moves out of range as Bandolero throws a body kick.
Bandolero tries to score with a low kick but Kay moves his leg out of the way.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but Kay is avoiding it.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Kay with a series of wild strikes but Kay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandolero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Bandolero moved out of range nicely.
Kay walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kay quickly recovers to half guard.
Kay is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kay defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay tries to roll over but Bandolero keeps him under control.
Bandolero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandolero.
Bandolero is trying to control. Kay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero postures up in Kay's guard and throws a big left but Kay blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandolero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bandolero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandolero throws an elbow that misses. Kay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandolero's guard. Nice move by Kay!
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandolero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandolero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bandolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay stands up over Bandolero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandolero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandolero looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandolero, not yet.
Bandolero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Bandolero tries to land a body kick
and Kay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandolero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandolero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kay back to the cage. Bandolero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandolero after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kay to keep the fight standing.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandolero controls his hands.
Kay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kay tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Kay back against the cage.
Kay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandolero pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero working the head and body with strikes.
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kay tries to buck Bandolero off but Bandolero is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bandolero blocks a jab.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandolero throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Bandolero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bandolero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bandolero lands in his opponent's guard.
Kay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandolero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kay has wrist control.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bandolero has passed into side control.
Kay is trying to work for a sweep but Bandolero has mounted him!
Bandolero trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Bandolero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandolero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bandolero wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bandolero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandolero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandolero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandolero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kay, who protects the arm well.
Bandolero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Kay takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bandolero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandolero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four 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.
Bandolero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bandolero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kay!
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandolero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kay shrugs it off.
Kay is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bandolero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kay is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bandolero misses with a low kick.
Bandolero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kay sprawls well initially but Bandolero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Bandolero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Bandolero has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Bandolero wants to work for an arm triangle but Kay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kay wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kay has hold of Bandolero's hands but Bandolero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandolero trying to control from half guard but Kay is working away.
Kay is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandolero has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bandolero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bandolero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandolero but great work by Kay.
Kay throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bandolero works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandolero taking some punishment here, with Kay in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay thows a huge punch but Bandolero dodges it nicely.
Kay slips a nice elbow through Bandolero's hands, connecting with Bandolero's forehead.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandolero is pressing down on Kay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kay prevents Bandolero from getting back to his feet.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Bandolero blocks nicely.
Bandolero wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay throwing strikes from guard but Bandolero blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandolero controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero wants to sweep here but Kay controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bandolero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandolero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
After winning the bout, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hanselman (ranked 591 p4p, 808 weight class) and Phil Sprintin (ranked 50 p4p, 62 weight class). Sprintin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disturbed - Bad Man. Stevie Hanselman 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Hanselman ducks down to avoid it.
Hanselman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Hanselman tries to move into range but Sprintin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanselman lands a jab to Sprintin's midsection.
Hanselman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanselman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanselman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sprintin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanselman lands with a nice combination. Sprintin backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanselman staying out of range there.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprintin.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hanselman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sprintin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprintin lands with a straight right. Hanselman didn't see that one coming.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
Hanselman cracks Sprintin with an open hand slap.
Hanselman misses with a looping left.
Hanselman with a poor takedown
letting Sprintin counter with a right hand.
Sprintin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanselman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sprintin connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Hanselman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Sprintin finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprintin lands a jab to the head.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprintin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprintin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sprintin scores with a jab to the body.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Sprintin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanselman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanselman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanselman throws a right hand that misses
and Sprintin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanselman toppling to the canvas! Hanselman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sprintin finish him?!
Hanselman is rocked!
Hanselman tries to bum rush Sprintin with a series of wild strikes but Sprintin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprintin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Hanselman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanselman digs a good body shot into Sprintin's ribs.
Hanselman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanselman scores with a nice right hand.
Hanselman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin rattles Hanselman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hanselman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Sprintin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hanselman stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Sprintin!
A very excited looking Phil Sprintin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 616 p4p, 424 weight class) and Gage Mickey (ranked 53 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Mickey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretel throws a front kick aimed at Mickey's knee but Mickey avoids it well.
Gretel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gretel swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mickey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mickey slips a straight right by Gretel.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Mickey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey wants to counter the offense by Gretel and move into the clinch position.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMickey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Gretel.
Gretel scores with a leg kick.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Gretel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mickey backs up against the cage.
Mickey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gretel connects with a nice looking jab.
Gretel moves out of range of the body kick.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mickey.
Mickey misses with a wild body shot.
Mickey lands with a straight right. Gretel didn't see that one coming.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
Mickey checks the leg kick.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey misses with an uppercut
and Gretel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickey moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Mickey misses.
A cross from Mickey lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mickey counters by clinching up.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Gretel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gretel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mickey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mickey lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Mickey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Mickey blocks a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mickey backwards.
Gretel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mickey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mickey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Mickey working aggressively here.
Mickey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Mickey misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gretel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gretel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mickey's elbow.
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gretel stalling.
Gretel has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gretel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gretel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mickey controls his hands.
Mickey swings wildly with an uppercut but Gretel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gretel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gretel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mickey tries a body shot but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Mickey slowing the pace effectively.
Mickey blocks an uppercut.
Mickey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mickey lands an uppercut.
Gretel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gretel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mickey on the inside.
Mickey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gretel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gretel lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mickey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gretel misses with the head strike.
Gretel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gretel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mickey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Gretel tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mickey is stalling here.
Gretel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gretel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gretel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mickey's elbow.
Gretel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Mickey misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gretel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mickey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
Mickey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Gretel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gretel scores with a head kick.
 Mickey is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mickey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mickey avoids the head kick by Gretel.
Gretel sets himself, and Mickey steps forward looking for the clinch! Gretel avoids it this time.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mickey can do to turn this around?
Gretel slips a straight right by Mickey.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.
Gretel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gretel lands a nice shot to the body.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey cracks Gretel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Mickey slips a jab from Gretel.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel is looking to score with low kicks.
Gretel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gretel scores with a punch to the head.
Gretel misses with a straight right.
Mickey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gretel.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Gretel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mickey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mickey with a nice cross.
A low kick from Gretel is predictable there
and Mickey moves into the clinch.
Gretel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mickey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey tries to work over Gretel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gretel gets through Mickey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel misses with some punches.
Mickey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Gretel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mickey working aggressively here.
Mickey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gretel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gretel.
Mickey scores with a shot to the side of Gretel's head.
Mickey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gretel.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gretel.
Gretel lands with a left to the head.
Mickey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mickey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gretel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mickey is stalling here.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
Gretel lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Gretel.
Mickey lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mickey.
Gretel misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
Gretel lands with a light punch inside.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body.
Gage Mickey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Gretel.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
Mickey blocks a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mickey controls his hands.
Gretel throws a head punch that misses.
Mickey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gretel misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel throws a punch but it's blocked by Mickey.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mickey tries to throw a body punch but Gretel avoids it by throwing Mickey back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Gretel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gretel blocking some punches.
A short right from Mickey on the inside.
Mickey has a couple of punches blocked by Gretel.
Mickey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Mickey.
Gretel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mickey slows down the pace here.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gretel.
Gretel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mickey controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gretel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Gretel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Gretel does it's job there.
Gretel swats away the attempt to clinch by Mickey.
Mickey moves away from the strike by Gretel.
Gretel misses with a kick to the body.
Mickey loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Gretel slips under a jab from Mickey.
Mickey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mickey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mickey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gretel misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gretel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gretel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
Gretel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mickey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gretel connects with a right hand. Mickey shakes it off.
Gretel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mickey doesn't seem bothered though.
Gretel defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel misses with a hook. Mickey ducked under it nicely.
Mickey wants to counter the offense by Gretel and move into the clinch position.
Mickey punishes Gretel's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gretel.
Gretel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mickey is looking to land body kicks.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Mickey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gretel moves in looking to clinch but Mickey pushes him off.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gretel under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey misses the body punch
and Gretel counters with a one-two to the body.
Mickey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gretel.
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Mickey connects with a jab.
Gretel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gretel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gretel.
Mickey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Gretel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mickey.
Good work by Mickey as he checks the leg kick.
Gretel sets himself, and Mickey steps forward looking for the clinch! Gretel avoids it this time.
Gretel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Gretel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey misses with a looping left.
Mickey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
An attempted straight right counter from Gretel misses the target.
Mickey swings for the body but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey misses with a straight right.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gretel cracks Mickey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mickey swats away the attempt to clinch by Gretel.
Gretel slips a straight right by Mickey.
Mickey dodges the punch combination from Gretel.
Gretel tries to close the distance and clinch but Mickey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mickey moves out of range of the leg kick from Gretel.
Gretel wants to slow Mickey down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands with an overhand left.
Gretel misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Gretel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gretel digs a good body shot into Mickey's ribs.
Gretel lands a body shot.
Gretel throws an off balance right hand
and Mickey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey gets a clinch.
Gretel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gretel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mickey backwards.
Gretel tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Gretel scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gretel.
Gretel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage Mickey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gretel pushes Mickey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Gretel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gretel 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 298 p4p, 160 weight class) and Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 28 p4p, 13 weight class). Kersikov has chosen DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kimi Enqvist had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enqvist looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
As Kersikov tries to get set, Enqvist tries to push him back and clinch up but Kersikov manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Enqvist misses.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enqvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Enqvist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Enqvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Enqvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Enqvist.
Kersikov stuns Enqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Enqvist misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov letting Enqvist take a breather here.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Enqvist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Enqvist lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
A short right from Kersikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enqvist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enqvist misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Enqvist throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Enqvist misses.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Enqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist gets a clinch.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Kersikov drops back down to his feet.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov controls Enqvist momentarily but Enqvist frees himself.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is working an open guard so Enqvist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Enqvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Enqvist pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enqvist uses from the top position.
Kersikov pulls Enqvist in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Enqvist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kersikov, up you get!
Enqvist misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Enqvist misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses.
Enqvist misses with a kick to the body
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov prevents Enqvist from improving his position.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Enqvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Enqvist has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Enqvist just holding on.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Enqvist to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kersikov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Enqvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Kersikov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kersikov won't let Enqvist get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Enqvist tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Enqvist is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kersikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enqvist bucks Kersikov off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enqvist feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Enqvist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Enqvist looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Enqvist takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
Enqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kersikov.
Enqvist with a jab.
Kersikov moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist slips a jab from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enqvist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enqvist throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Enqvist throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enqvist throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Enqvist only half commits.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Enqvist misses the target.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Enqvist quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enqvist misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
Enqvist with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Enqvist's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Enqvist wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Enqvist pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Enqvist wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Enqvist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Enqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov sizes up Enqvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Enqvist takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Kersikov.
Enqvist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Enqvist misses with a straight right.
Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
A left lands for Enqvist.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Enqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enqvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Enqvist moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches up with Enqvist, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes Enqvist against the cage but Enqvist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Enqvist throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enqvist.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enqvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Enqvist tries to land a body kick
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Enqvist keeps moving.
Enqvist looking to control.
Enqvist is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Enqvist blocks nicely.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Enqvist.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.
Enqvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Enqvist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Enqvist rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Enqvist only half commits.
Enqvist moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Enqvist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Enqvist.
Enqvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Enqvist pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enqvist cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Enqvist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Enqvist.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Enqvist with the inside leg kick.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enqvist as he jumps to the side.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Kersikov.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Enqvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enqvist closes the distance and clinches.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Enqvist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Kimi Enqvist 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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