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UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemp Dennis (ranked 2731 p4p, 2673 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 318 p4p, 314 weight class). Thiago Oliveira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dennis.
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oliveira controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliveira holds on and takes a little breather.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Dennis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dennis prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis working Oliveira over with strikes.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dennis is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Dennis with a series of wild strikes but Dennis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dennis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Dennis is very close to passing his half guard.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Dennis controlling the action here.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dennis is controlling the pace.
Dennis winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is controlling Dennis's trapped leg to prevent Dennis from advancing to side control.
Dennis wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Dennis is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira is holding on to half guard well.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Dennis is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Dennis is taking a breather. Oliveira 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.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Oliveira controlling the position well.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thiago Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Dennis's shoulder, as Dennis tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliveira looking to control.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is controlling Dennis's posture.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Dennis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Dennis working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dennis working Oliveira over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira wants to control the action here but instead Dennis manages to pass to full mount!
Oliveira holds of for dear life.
Dennis wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Dennis landing punches.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Dennis landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dennis raining down shots from the mount!
 Oliveira is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
After winning the bout, Kemp Dennis 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dux (ranked 1798 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Alkiviadis Samaras (ranked 156 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alkiviadis Samaras!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Samaras quickly recovers to half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Samaras is a slippery customer.
Samaras is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Dux has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Samaras is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Daniel Dux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZĂ© Jiurgite (ranked 2148 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 265 p4p, 271 weight class). Neal Robson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with ZĂ© Jiurgite's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ZĂ© Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson blocks a head kick by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite with a jab.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiurgite circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiurgite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jiurgite thumps Robson with a low kick.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
Jiurgite throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like ZĂ© Jiurgite has been cut.
Jiurgite slips a jab from Robson.
Jiurgite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiurgite doesn't seem phased though.
Robson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson scores with a jab. Jiurgite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson with a hook.
Jiurgite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiurgite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite 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.
Robson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiurgite moves away.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch.
Jiurgite scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jiurgite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiurgite.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiurgite on the side of the head.
ZĂ© Jiurgite's cut is getting worse.
Jiurgite lands a glancing blow to the side of Robson's head.
Jiurgite throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiurgite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiurgite looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiurgite.
Nice shot by Robson.
 Jiurgite is rocked!
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Jiurgite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiurgite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jiurgite is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson flashes Jiurgite a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jiurgite's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jiurgite crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Robson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
A victorious Neal Robson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 728 p4p, 2495 weight class) and Sepi Koli (ranked 100 p4p, 278 weight class). Bobo Valdenius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Koli!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Valdenius - just one landing.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Koli's guard.
Valdenius forces his way into half guard.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius is working for a kimura but Koli is defending it quite comfortably.
Valdenius is just content to waste time from the top position. Koli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valdenius controls the pace.
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valdenius is pressing down on Koli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koli is holding on for now.
Valdenius works his way into side control.
Koli prevents Valdenius from improving position.
Valdenius trying to control the position but Koli is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valdenius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koli's legs.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Koli is working from the bottom.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdenius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koli, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Koli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdenius has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valdenius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koli is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koli is controlling an arm, preventing Valdenius from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Valdenius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koli is surviving well by controlling Valdenius's body position as best he can.
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Koli has worked his arm free - good work by Koli!
Valdenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Koli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdenius but great work by Koli.
Valdenius is trying to work for a sweep but Koli has mounted him!
Koli controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdenius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Valdenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdenius.
Koli misses with a straight left.
Koli defending well as Valdenius loads up on a big left hand.
Koli throws the kick towards the body but Valdenius avoids it.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valdenius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valdenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koli can do to turn this around?
Valdenius moves out of range of the leg kick from Koli.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koli.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Koli misses.
Koli swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Koli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koli just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
Valdenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdenius moves out of range as Koli strikes.
Koli blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koli! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdenius. That snapped Koli's head back.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koli as he avoids it easily.
Koli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli is looking to chop away at Valdenius's legs.
Koli delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koli.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli throws a shot to the body.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koli thuds his shin into the meat of Valdenius's side.
Koli misses with a leg kick.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli lands with a nice body kick.
Koli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Koli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdenius's sensitive parts.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdenius at a distance.
Koli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valdenius is able to avoid easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
Valdenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koli lands a nice looking body kick.
Koli lands a right hook to the body.
Valdenius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Koli.
Koli throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Valdenius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valdenius will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koli.
Koli scores with a leg kick.
Koli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Koli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdenius moves out of range of the body kick from Koli.
Koli throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
Koli tries to bum rush Valdenius with a series of wild strikes but Valdenius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Koli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius fails with a takedown attempt.
Koli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koli is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a one two combo.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koli 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.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdenius has time to react.
Valdenius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sepi Koli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valdenius counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius advances to mount.
Valdenius swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koli is now in Valdenius's guard. A big mistake from Valdenius there, giving up the dominant position!
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdenius pulls Koli in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valdenius is trying to keep Koli in close.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to get back to his feet.
Koli is looking to stand up but Valdenius won't let him.
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koli uses it to pass to side control.
Koli tries to stand but Valdenius is controlling his head.
Valdenius tries to bench press Koli off him but Koli keeps the position.
Valdenius is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koli stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koli sprawls well. Koli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdenius gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Koli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayilton Almeda (ranked 893 p4p, 692 weight class) and Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 117 p4p, 92 weight class). Almeda comes to the cage accompanied by Anota AĂ - MC Lipi. LaFleur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rebellion. Jean Francois LaFleur acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur dodges the punch combination from Almeda.
A little jabbing left from LaFleur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaFleur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFleur swings for the body but Almeda moves out of range.
Almeda throws a lazy right hand but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almeda fails to land the takedown.
Almeda misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaFleur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaFleur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Almeda misses with a head kick.
Almeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and LaFleur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Almeda.
A nice side step and LaFleur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur slips under a jab.
Almeda jabs LaFleur right on the nose. LaFleur blinks but takes it well.
Almeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Almeda connects with a right hand. LaFleur shakes it off.
Almeda scores with a jab to the body.
Almeda fails to land the takedown.
Almeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LaFleur's hands.
 It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Jean Francois LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeda tests LaFleur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaFleur misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Almeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Almeda throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeda misses with a straight right.
LaFleur throws out a counter right but Almeda avoids it with no problem.
Almeda lands with a straight right. LaFleur didn't see that one coming.
Almeda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
LaFleur blocks a jab.
Almeda throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Almeda
and LaFleur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almeda thinking.
Almeda is breathing heavily.
Almeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaFleur lands a body shot.
LaFleur sends Almeda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! LaFleur is motioning to the referee to let Almeda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
LaFleur lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeda glances at the clock... BAM! LaFleur nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Almeda crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Almeda is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Our winner, Jean Francois LaFleur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jayilton Almeda had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Kaiser (ranked 723 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 82 p4p, 206 weight class). Kaiser comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. De La Ghetto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fresh Prince - Geoffrey Poet. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De La Ghetto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch but Kaiser is avoiding it.
Kaiser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De La Ghetto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaiser circles away.
Nice defenses there by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto throws a combination that misses
and Kaiser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De La Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaiser is one step ahead there.
De La Ghetto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaiser trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Ghetto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto has momentary wrist control but Kaiser slips an elbow through the middle.
De La Ghetto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Ghetto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaiser trying to control but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Kaiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaiser stands and throws De La Ghetto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaiser works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De La Ghetto tries to improve position but can't.
Kaiser scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De La Ghetto prevents Kaiser from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto tries to improve position but can't.
De La Ghetto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaiser's best efforts.
De La Ghetto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De La Ghetto looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Ghetto, not yet.
Kaiser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto has his foot on Kaiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaiser lands a couple of digs.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Kaiser controlling him for the moment.
Kaiser scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser preventing the sweep.
Kaiser distracts De La Ghetto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Ghetto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiser has managed to get both his arms back between De La Ghetto's legs - danger averted.
De La Ghetto controls Kaiser momentarily but Kaiser frees himself.
De La Ghetto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaiser looking to pass the guard.
Kaiser works over De La Ghetto with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Ghetto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaiser is working De La Ghetto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De La Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Kaiser from controlling successfully.
Kaiser with a nice head shot there.
Kaiser wants to control from the top but De La Ghetto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep but no luck.
De La Ghetto trying to keep a closed guard but Kaiser is proving a slippery customer.
Kaiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Kaiser dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaiser looks to score with a jab to the body but De La Ghetto is just out of range.
De La Ghetto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De La Ghetto throws a body shot but no joy.
De La Ghetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto cracks Kaiser with an open hand slap.
De La Ghetto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaiser throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaiser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Ghetto can do to turn this around?
De La Ghetto throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kaiser counter with a right hand.
De La Ghetto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaiser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Ghetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaiser is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaiser circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaiser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaiser is keen to just control but De La Ghetto is a slippery customer.
Kaiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaiser working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaiser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Ghetto manages to get to full guard.
Kaiser stopping the sweep attempt from De La Ghetto.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that De La Ghetto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaiser working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiser is pushing down on De La Ghetto's leg trying to pass to half guard. De La Ghetto is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaiser has managed to sneak the leg through.
De La Ghetto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaiser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but Kaiser is controlling well.
De La Ghetto regains full guard. Nicely done.
De La Ghetto looking for a guillotine here but Kaiser defends easily.
Kaiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Ghetto looking to control but Kaiser passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser drops an elbow to the side of De La Ghetto's head.
Kaiser passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Ghetto is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaiser has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaiser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De La Ghetto is looking to improve his position but Kaiser isn't that keen on the idea.
De La Ghetto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is bucking up trying to escape but Kaiser cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kaiser is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De La Ghetto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaiser controlling from mount.
De La Ghetto is working to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto regains half guard.
Kaiser is looking to take a break and control but De La Ghetto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De La Ghetto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Kaiser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaiser works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaiser wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping him busy.
De La Ghetto won't allow Kaiser to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Kaiser dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De La Ghetto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Ghetto. Kaiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Ghetto lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaiser throws a body punch but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
Kaiser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaiser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Ghetto misses with a combination
and Kaiser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaiser misses with an uppercut. De La Ghetto saw that one coming.
Kaiser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De La Ghetto wants to clinch up but Kaiser keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser loads up on a big right hand but De La Ghetto slips the punch.
De La Ghetto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De La Ghetto tries to clinch but Kaiser is having none of it.
Kaiser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Ghetto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaiser rather than just go for the knockout.
De La Ghetto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaiser should have avoided that one.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook.
Kaiser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch.
De La Ghetto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to bum rush Kaiser with a series of wild strikes but Kaiser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaiser attempts a counter takedown but De La Ghetto avoids it well and moves away.
Kaiser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaiser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Ghetto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kaiser to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Ghetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaiser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaiser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Kaiser.
Von Kaiser is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaiser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Ghetto defends well and Kaiser ends up having to push De La Ghetto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De La Ghetto can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
Kaiser blocks a body shot from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaiser.
De La Ghetto is looking to take this one to the mat.
De La Ghetto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De La Ghetto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaiser on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaiser's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaiser working a defensive guard here.
De La Ghetto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaiser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Ghetto has managed to get both his arms back between Kaiser's legs - danger averted.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiser wants to sweep but no luck.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Kaiser keeps moving.
De La Ghetto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaiser is trying to control the position but De La Ghetto postures up.
Raphael De La Ghetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Ghetto is looking to pass into half guard but Kaiser pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaiser is in guard.
Kaiser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Kaiser pushes his legs off easily.
Kaiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Ghetto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiser has managed to get both his arms back between De La Ghetto's legs - danger averted.
Kaiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaiser looking to pass the guard.
De La Ghetto being controlled here, momentarily.
De La Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Kaiser from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Von Kaiser.
Well Kaiser 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Kaiser!
Von Kaiser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Raphael De La Ghetto had this to say: 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murha Puro (ranked 302 p4p, 877 weight class) and Projekti Yksi (ranked 39 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Projekti Yksi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yksi somewhat.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Yksi tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi 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.
Yksi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro lands with an overhand left.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Puro misses.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yksi wants to stall.
Yksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Yksi misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws a combination that misses
and Yksi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puro won't be happy with that.
Yksi has knee on belly momentarily but Puro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yksi trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yksi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!
Puro won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Yksi.
Yksi trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yksi, not yet.
Puro trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yksi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi blocks it.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Yksi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yksi breaks from the clinch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puro throws a jab when Yksi was well out of range.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
Yksi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Puro.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro scores with a sloppy right hand. Yksi should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yksi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yksi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yksi.
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yksi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murha Puro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puro manages to get himself to full guard.
Yksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro tries to clinch up but Yksi circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi with the counter takedown but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi with a nice cross.
Puro throws a right hand that Yksi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yksi also avoids with ease.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi cracks Puro with an open hand slap.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Yksi connects with the punch.
Puro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.
Puro kicks Yksi off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yksi.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puro under the eye.
Puro misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yksi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Yksi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Yksi and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a body shot
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yksi. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Puro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Yksi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi swinging wildly here.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yksi on the side of the head.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro clearly takes that round.
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.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yksi momentarily.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yksi is in Puro's guard.
Yksi passes into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Puro is having none of it.
Puro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yksi there.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Yksi stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yksi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Yksi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puro slips a straight right by Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro wants to clinch.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yksi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yksi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puro is trying to defend but Yksi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Yksi is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puro as he jumps to the side.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yksi there.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yksi loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yksi is just out of range.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yksi fails with the takedown.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a looping right.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yksi.
Puro wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi connects with a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Yksi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yksi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
Murha Puro retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murha Puro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 361 p4p, 557 weight class) and Akimbo Spice Chai Jr (ranked 45 p4p, 75 weight class). Cabrazzi comes to the cage accompanied by Falling Under Again by Buff Justice. Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi has closed the distance and engaged Chai Jr in a clinch.
Chai Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai Jr.
Cabrazzi blocking some punches.
Chai Jr scores with a shot to the side of Cabrazzi's head.
Cabrazzi blocks an uppercut.
Cabrazzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai Jr jabs Cabrazzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cabrazzi misses with a hook.
We've been told by Cabrazzi's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Cabrazzi in the body.
Chai Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai Jr connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrazzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrazzi misses with a double jab.
Cabrazzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai Jr thuds his right hand into Cabrazzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Cabrazzi defending well as Chai Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrazzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabrazzi tries to bum rush Chai Jr with a series of wild strikes but Chai Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai Jr drops Cabrazzi with a beautiful combination! Cabrazzi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai Jr is looking for the KO!
Cabrazzi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai Jr lands a nice hook to Cabrazzi's body. Cabrazzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Cabrazzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrazzi is breathing heavily.
Cabrazzi drops his hands momentarily and Chai Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cabrazzi just on the top of the head. Cabrazzi drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cabrazzi - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
A relieved looking Akimbo Spice Chai Jr 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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