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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Greyson (ranked 1834 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Robert Flow (ranked 221 p4p, 312 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Greyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Flow!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greyson under the eye.
 It looks like Mickey Greyson has been cut.
Greyson throws a right hand that misses
and Flow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flow cracks Greyson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Flow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Greyson to stand back up!
 Greyson is rocked!
Flow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greyson.
Greyson looks to land a left hand but Flow moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greyson throws a jab when Flow was well out of range.
Greyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flow.
Flow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flow rattles Greyson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Greyson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Flow dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Greyson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Flow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Howell (ranked 2319 p4p, 1456 weight class) and Horus Hekkala (ranked 276 p4p, 188 weight class). Howell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- The Unseen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horus Hekkala!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hekkala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Howell misses the jab.
A nice side step and Hekkala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hekkala moves out of range of the body kick from Howell.
Hekkala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hekkala dips to his left and cracks Howell with an uppercut!
It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
Howell misses with a body kick.
Howell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hekkala on the side of the head.
Howell throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hekkala with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Howell misses the target.
Hekkala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howell feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell looks to land a right hand but Hekkala moved out of range.
Hekkala throws a leg kick
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hekkala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Howell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hekkala.
Howell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hekkala's sensitive parts.
Hekkala needs to keep his hands up - Howell had a free shot at his head there.
Howell defending well as Hekkala loads up on a big left hand.
Hekkala throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Hekkala finds it's target.
Hekkala throws a body shot but no joy.
Howell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Howell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Howell tenderised Hekkala's leg. Hekkala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Howell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hekkala misses.
Howell tries to work over Hekkala's front leg with a kick but Hekkala checks it.
Hekkala scores with a decent looking hook.
Hekkala misses with a lunging right hand
and Howell counters with a straight right hand.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hekkala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell.
Howell misses with a leg kick.
Howell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hekkala but Hekkala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Hekkala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hekkala throws a leg kick that misses.
Howell's corner calls for a 1-2. Howell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hekkala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howell tries to counter with a takedown but Hekkala is quick to defend against it.
Hekkala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hekkala lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell.
A good leg kick by Hekkala.
Hekkala misses with an uppercut
and Howell counters with a right hand to the body.
Hekkala misses the jab.
Howell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hekkala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hekkala connects with a single shot there.
Howell walks into a straight right hand from Hekkala.
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!
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala connects with a leg kick.
Hekkala misses with a hook
and Howell counters with a three punch combo that has Hekkala backing up. Hekkala nods at Howell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hekkala throws a big shot that misses.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Howell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Howell slips a jab from Hekkala.
Howell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hekkala.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell throws a leg kick but Hekkala checks it.
Hekkala unleashes a big counter combination but Howell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hekkala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howell cracks Hekkala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell slips a straight right by Hekkala.
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howell is looking to counter punch.
Howell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Howell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hekkala scores with a push kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell swings for the body but Hekkala moves out of range.
Howell tries to bum rush Hekkala with a series of wild strikes but Hekkala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hekkala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howell cracks Hekkala with a good jab.
Hekkala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hekkala swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Howell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Howell shoots in and gets a takedown into Hekkala's guard.
Hekkala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala stays in close to Howell's body and controls the position.
Howell has his hands on Hekkala's head, controlling the position.
Howell has an active guard here but Hekkala has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell controlling the position for now.
Howell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hekkala pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Hekkala has control of the leg.
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hekkala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hekkala is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell has a hand on Hekkala's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hekkala takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julius Howell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Howell cracks a nice hook into Hekkala's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hekkala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Howell - the referee stops the clock and Hekkala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Howell. Hekkala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hekkala throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
Hekkala misses with a few strikes there.
Julius Howell is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hekkala misses
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hekkala won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell tries to advance to mount but Hekkala denies him.
Howell taking a breather here.
Hekkala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howell wants to control but Hekkala is keeping him busy.
Howell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hekkala defending well though.
Julius Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hekkala has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Hekkala is trying to get back to full guard.
Hekkala is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hekkala avoid being mounted?
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Hekkala defends it.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Hekkala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands an overhand right.
Howell lands the left hand.
Hekkala throws a chopping leg kick but Howell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hekkala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Howell tests Hekkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hekkala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hekkala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horus Hekkala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hekkala looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Hekkala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hekkala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hekkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Hekkala misses.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howell moves out of range as Hekkala strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala moves away from the strike by Howell.
A head kick by Howell misses
and Hekkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Julius Howell's cut is getting worse.
Hekkala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hekkala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick
and Hekkala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hekkala moves away from the strike by Howell.
Howell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hekkala trying to control but Howell postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hekkala's head.
Howell throwing shots but Hekkala is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hekkala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hekkala is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Hekkala defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hekkala defending well though.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Hekkala is defending well.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hekkala can do to turn this around?
Hekkala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howell.
Hekkala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hekkala wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hekkala misses with a looping right.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hekkala scores with a jab to the body.
Howell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hekkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt
and Hekkala counters with a nice body kick.
Hekkala tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Julius Howell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hekkala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hekkala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howell counters with a nice leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hekkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hekkala.
A jab from Hekkala misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hekkala.
Hekkala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hekkala throws a looping overhand right but Howell ducks down to avoid it.
Howell scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell jabs at Hekkala's body.
Hekkala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Howell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Howell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Howell misses with a head kick.
Hekkala swinging wildly here.
Howell feinted with a counter takedown.
Howell slips a jab from Hekkala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell misses with a double jab.
Donk. Hekkala catches Howell right on the button with a cross.
Hekkala cracks a nice hook into Howell's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell blocks a head kick by Hekkala.
Howell misses with a body punch
and Hekkala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Howell.
Howell tried to counter with a leg kick but Hekkala avoided it.
Howell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hekkala.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hekkala slips a straight right by Howell.
Howell misses with a body kick.
Hekkala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hekkala tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hekkala catches Howell right on the button with a cross.
Howell misses with a low kick.
Hekkala throws out a counter right but Howell avoids it with no problem.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Hekkala just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell misses with a wild combination.
Howell tries to land a body kick
letting Hekkala counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Julius Howell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hekkala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a body shot.
Howell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horus Hekkala!
A relieved looking Horus Hekkala 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 John Henry Holliday (ranked 1921 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Devon Merchant (ranked 237 p4p, 214 weight class). Merchant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HonestKey- Pass. Devon Merchant 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Henry Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Merchant!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holliday under the eye.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merchant.
Merchant ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Merchant missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merchant throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Devon Merchant has been cut.
Merchant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Merchant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holliday's half guard.
Merchant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holliday tries to roll over but Merchant keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant throwing shots but Holliday is blocking nicely.
Merchant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant trying to mount his opponent but Holliday defends it.
Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merchant slows the pace down in half guard.
Holliday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Holliday wants to control but Merchant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Merchant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holliday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Merchant slows the pace down in half guard.
Holliday is staying active underneath Merchant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holliday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Merchant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merchant is keen to just control but Holliday is a slippery customer.
Merchant is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Merchant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holliday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merchant.
Merchant is trying to control. Holliday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
Holliday throws a nice head kick!
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merchant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merchant is in Holliday's guard.
Merchant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holliday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merchant passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merchant is keen to just control but Holliday is a slippery customer.
Merchant winds up and cracks Holliday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merchant is trying to control. Holliday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merchant is thwarting Holliday's attempts to control the position.
Merchant working Holliday over with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday won't allow Merchant to pass to mount.
Merchant winds up and cracks Holliday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merchant is pressing down on Holliday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holliday is holding on for now.
Merchant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merchant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merchant trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Merchant 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.
Merchant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holliday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merchant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holliday tries to roll over but Merchant keeps him under control.
Merchant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merchant trying to pass the guard but Holliday defending well.
Merchant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
Holliday trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merchant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merchant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merchant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merchant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Merchant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holliday trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merchant clobbers Holliday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merchant cracks Holliday with a good jab.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Merchant moved out of range.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merchant.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Merchant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merchant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holliday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Merchant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
Merchant loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Merchant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Merchant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Holliday was looking to counter with a kick there.
Merchant moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Merchant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merchant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Merchant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merchant throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Merchant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holliday slips a straight right by Merchant.
Devon Merchant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merchant throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
Merchant throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Holliday misses its target.
Holliday slips under a jab from Merchant.
Merchant misses with a wild body shot.
Merchant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merchant. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Merchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merchant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holliday seems keen to control Merchant's posture.
Merchant slips nicely into half guard.
Merchant is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merchant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merchant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merchant is controlling the pace.
Merchant wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
Holliday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Merchant trying to control from half guard but Holliday is working away.
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.
Merchant working over Holliday with some ground and pound. Holliday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merchant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merchant moves into full mount! Holliday won't be happy about that!
Merchant wants to finish this one by submission but Holliday is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merchant.
Merchant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merchant with the ground and pound from mount.
Merchant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holliday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holliday shrugs it off.
Holliday is squirming around, avoiding Merchant's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merchant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merchant raining down shots from the mount!
Devon Merchant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merchant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holliday is now in Merchant's guard. A big mistake from Merchant there, giving up the dominant position!
Merchant pulls Holliday in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merchant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Merchant, not yet.
Merchant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard.
Holliday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merchant.
Merchant trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merchant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merchant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merchant cracks Holliday with a solid left hand.
Merchant cracks Holliday with a solid left hand.
Merchant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
That's eight 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.
Merchant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merchant is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merchant works Holliday's body with a nice hook.
Merchant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook but Merchant avoids it easily.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Holliday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Merchant throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merchant tries for a takedown but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Merchant with that takedown attempt.
Merchant misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Merchant misses with a looping right.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Merchant.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Merchant moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Merchant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Merchant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Merchant throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Holliday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holliday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Merchant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Merchant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday stuns Merchant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Merchant is out of range.
And Merchant tries to counter it with a takedown but Holliday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Merchant. Beautiful body shot.
Holliday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merchant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merchant throws a strike but Holliday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday 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.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant is pulling down on Holliday's head. It's preventing any offense from Holliday, at least for the moment.
Holliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merchant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holliday defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holliday postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holliday throws a low kick but Merchant moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Holliday as Merchant shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merchant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merchant just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Merchant moved out of range.
Merchant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merchant shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Henry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Merchant.
Nice sprawl there from Holliday as Merchant shoots in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a body punch but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Holliday misses its target.
Merchant misses with a hook to the body
and Holliday counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Merchant.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merchant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Holliday takes a swing at Merchant's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Holliday misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merchant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holliday as he avoids it easily.
Devon Merchant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merchant avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Merchant scores with a takedown into Holliday's guard.
Merchant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merchant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Merchant from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merchant postures up in Holliday's guard and throws a big left but Holliday blocks it.
Merchant throws a big right hand that misses.
Merchant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holliday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Merchant trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Holliday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merchant is trying to keep Holliday in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Merchant wants to improve his position but instead Holliday has moved into half guard.
Merchant is holding on to half guard well.
Holliday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holliday prevents Merchant from improving his position.
Holliday trying to pass the guard but Merchant defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merchant wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Merchant tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday lunges at Merchant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Merchant's hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Merchant ducks down to avoid it.
Merchant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 John Henry Holliday.
Well Merchant 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Merchant!
Devon Merchant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Messing (ranked 1793 p4p, 1728 weight class) and Roman Dinu (ranked 216 p4p, 211 weight class). Roman Dinu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
277
8 - 9 - 0 |
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32
265
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Messing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Dinu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Messing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinu misses with a straight right.
Messing lands with an overhand left.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messing manages to avoid it.
Dinu connects with a looping right hand.
Dinu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Messing drops back looking for a leg! Dinu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinu manages to kick Messing off! Messing jumps back into Dinu's guard.
Dinu can't keep his opponent in guard - Messing advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Messing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Messing seems content to control.
Messing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Messing 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.
Dinu keeping control of the position.
Dinu won't allow Messing to pass to mount.
Messing prevents Dinu from standing back up.
Dinu is staying active underneath Messing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Messing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Messing is taking a breather. Dinu 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.
Dinu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messing.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Messing throws a strike but Dinu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing throwing strikes from guard but Dinu blocks nicely.
Messing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messing digs a good body shot into Dinu's ribs.
Dinu tries to clinch up
and Messing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messing is working away from the top position though.
Dinu is trying is best to control the position here.
Messing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dinu defending well though.
Messing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Messing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Messing scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dinu won't allow Messing to pass to mount.
Messing is keen to just control but Dinu is a slippery customer.
Messing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Messing.
Dinu tries to roll over but Messing keeps him under control.
Dinu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Messing.
Messing thows a huge punch but Dinu dodges it nicely.
Messing looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messing trying to mount his opponent but Dinu defends it.
Dinu trying to hold on to Messing's head to control him but Messing postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messing moves away from the strike by Dinu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Messing catches Dinu right on the button with a cross.
Messing tries for a takedown but Dinu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dinu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Messing coming out on top.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinu scores with a shot to the body.
Messing takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Messing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dinu as he jumps to the side.
Messing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinu swivels and escapes.
Dinu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinu swings for the body but Messing moves out of range.
Dinu scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.
Dinu throws a solid leg kick but Messing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinu.
Dinu throws an overhand right that lands on Messing's shoulder, as Messing tries to avoid the shot.
Messing shoots in for a takedown but Dinu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinu misses with a hook. Messing ducked under it nicely.
Messing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinu digs a good body shot into Messing's ribs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messing closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinu quickly recovers to half guard.
Dinu moves into full guard.
Messing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinu is keeping the position for now.
Messing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Messing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Messing wants to control from the top but Dinu keeps moving.
Messing controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Messing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Dinu finds it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messing manages to avoid it.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Messing moves away and avoids it.
Messing connects with a looping right hand.
Messing lands with a hook. Dinu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dinu moves in looking to clinch but Messing pushes him off.
Dinu connects with a body shot that sends Messing's belly button to the back.
Messing walks into a straight right hand from Dinu.
Dinu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinu lands a really nice looking cross but Messing seems unphased.
Dinu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messing.
Dinu throws a leg kick that misses.
Messing lands a jab to Dinu's midsection.
Dinu lands a right hook to the body.
Messing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinu.
Dinu misses with a hook.
Messing moves out of range of the strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinu connects with an inside leg kick.
Messing moves away from the strike by Dinu.
Messing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dinu misses with a body punch
and Messing counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Messing is standing up over Dinu. Dinu looks to escape but Messing dives into side control.
Dinu taking a bit of punishment here - Messing scoring with strikes.
Dinu is looking to reverse the position.
Messing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dinu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Messing in side control, throwing shots but Dinu defends.
Messing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerard Messing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Messing's cut.
That's time! Messing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Messing does it's job there.
Messing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Messing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinu.
Dinu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinu misses with a leg kick
and Messing counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Messing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Messing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dinu is not content to let Messing control the position.
Messing working Dinu over with strikes.
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. Messing connects with a nice short shot to Dinu's temple.
Messing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Messing trying to mount his opponent but Dinu defends it.
Messing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Messing trying to control from half guard but Dinu is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinu's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY AMSTERDAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dinu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dinu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinu throws a series of punches but Messing moves out of range.
Dinu looks to score with a jab to the body but Messing is just out of range.
Messing tries to counter with a takedown but Dinu is quick to defend against it.
Dinu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messing.
Messing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Messing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dinu's half guard.
Dinu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Messing is on him like a limpet, forcing Dinu back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messing is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinu digs a right hand into Messing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messing's gas tank.
Messing is trying to drag Dinu to the mat but Dinu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dinu lands an elbow inside.
Messing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinu misses with an uppercut.
Dinu lands with a good body shot.
Messing goes for a double leg but Dinu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinu continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinu manages to break the clinch.
Roman Dinu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinu throws a lazy right hand but Messing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Messing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinu sprawls and moves away.
Messing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dinu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messing looking to control but instead Dinu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Messing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinu's head.
Dinu wants to get back to full guard.
Messing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dinu is just riding it out for now. Messing eventually gives up the hold.
Gerard Messing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messing passes to full mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Messing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Messing trying to control but Dinu is having none of it.
Messing moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dinu has worked his arm free - good work by Dinu!
Messing lands a nice forearm strike.
Dinu taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Messing grinds an elbow into Dinu's temple.
 Dinu is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messing controlling the position from side mount.
Dinu is still in real trouble! Can Messing finish him?
Messing advances to full mount.
Messing lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dinu! Messing sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dinu and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerard Messing!
A less than humble Gerard Messing misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 895 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Jimmy Clubber (ranked 119 p4p, 180 weight class). Krasimir Mihaylov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270
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290
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krasimir Mihaylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clubber backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Mihaylov checks a low kick from Clubber.
Mihaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clubber jabs at Mihaylov's body.
Clubber gets a clinch.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clubber scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Clubber lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Mihaylov jumps into guard, dragging Clubber to the mat.
Clubber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mihaylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov has a closed guard, preventing Clubber from standing up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihaylov working a defensive guard here.
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clubber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Mihaylov in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a body shot.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clubber.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Clubber's head.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Clubber.
Clubber looks to land a combination. Mihaylov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clubber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Clubber manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihaylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clubber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihaylov's sensitive parts.
Clubber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaylov throws out the jab.
Clubber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Clubber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Clubber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clubber.
Clubber takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Clubber misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mihaylov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov gets through Clubber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Clubber blocks an uppercut.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov drags the fight down to the ground.
Clubber wants to get up but he can't break Mihaylov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here.
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to stand but Mihaylov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
Mihaylov tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber decides to return to a standing position.
Clubber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Mihaylov misses
and Clubber counters with a three punch combo that has Mihaylov backing up. Mihaylov nods at Clubber to acknowledge the strikes.
Clubber lands with a straight right. Mihaylov didn't see that one coming.
Clubber checks a low kick from Mihaylov.
Clubber misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clubber.
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mihaylov - just one landing.
That has opened up Jimmy Clubber's cut even more.
Mihaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov lands a front kick.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clubber defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Clubber throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Clubber strikes.
Mihaylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clubber moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws a good cross that connects.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clubber.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Clubber right on the button with a cross.
Clubber closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clubber.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clubber loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
And Mihaylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Clubber blocks it.
A jab lands there for Mihaylov.
Clubber drops Mihaylov with a beautiful combination! Mihaylov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clubber is looking for the KO!
A big left from Clubber misses.
Clubber falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Clubber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Clubber.
Mihaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber misses with a straight right.
Clubber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylovs head.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The cut above Jimmy Clubber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
Clubber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mihaylov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clubber can turn it around.
Clubber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihaylov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clubber to keep the fight standing.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaylov duly obliges.
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!
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mihaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Mihaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clubber's head.
Jimmy Clubber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mihaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clubber lands a head shot.
Mihaylov throws a series of punches but Clubber moves out of range.
Clubber misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clubber.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Clubber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krasimir Mihaylov!
Krasimir Mihaylov 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 Nasty Man (ranked 1404 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 181 p4p, 199 weight class). Sparr has chosen OH NO! as his entrance music. Nasty Man 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nasty Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch up
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Sparr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sparr.
Sparr throwing strikes but Man manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sparr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Man reverses the position - he's now on top in Sparr's guard.
Sparr working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sparr is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparr is proving hard to escape from.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to stand up but Sparr won't let him.
Sparr has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparr managing to control the position.
Sparr looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sparr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sparr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four 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.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Sparr misses.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Man.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sparr blocks a low kick nicely.
Sparr misses with a takedown attempt
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Sparr punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Man misses.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Sparr prevents Man from improving his position.
Man regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sparr has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working a defensive guard here.
Sparr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Sparr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man tries to stand but Sparr is controlling his head.
Sparr struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man wants to stand up but Sparr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparr slips under a jab from Man.
Sparr shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Sparr has passed into mount! Damn!
Man is bucking up trying to escape but Sparr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasty Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
That kick from Man tenderised Sparr's leg. Sparr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Nasty Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr misses with a hook
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Sparr.
Sparr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparr looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Sparr avoids the head kick by Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparr.
Man looks to land a right hand but Sparr moved out of range.
Nasty Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sparr feints the counter takedown.
Sparr works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sparr there.
Man slips under a jab.
A big right from Man misses.
Sparr connects with a body shot.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparr's hands.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Sparr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man bucks up and tries to throw Sparr off but instead Sparr has got his back!
Man avoids the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr missing with strikes.
Man preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids the strikes from Sparr.
Roger Sparr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparr punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sparr is throwing strikes but Man counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Man regains half guard.
Sparr stalling away here and it's allowed Man to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Man wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparr advances position into side control!
Sparr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sparr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Man regains half guard, as Sparr was trying to land strikes.
Man has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man gets back to full guard.
Sparr stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sparr throwing strikes but Man manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Man tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparr keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr trying to control here.
Sparr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Man is staying active.
Sparr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Man manages to pass to mount!
Sparr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Man loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sparr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sparr throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr is just content to waste time from the top position. Man takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparr.
Sparr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparr is in Man's guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Nasty Man has been cut.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Man is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparr trying to control from Man's half guard. Man has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sparr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Man!
Sparr has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Man lying in Sparr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sparr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Man taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr 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 Dennis Cunningham (ranked 1072 p4p, 585 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 143 p4p, 81 weight class). Rabies Raivo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Raivo misses the target.
Cunningham misses the jab.
Raivo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cunningham lands in his opponent's guard.
Raivo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cunningham is controlling him.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Raivo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunningham passes Raivo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Raivo is defending well.
Raivo is trying to stand back up but Cunningham is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raivo defending well though.
Raivo pushes Cunningham off looking to stand but Cunningham dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Raivo is working away.
Cunningham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cunningham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raivo pushes Cunningham off looking to stand but Cunningham dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raivo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Raivo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Raivo is defending well.
Cunningham prevents Raivo from standing back up.
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raivo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Raivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is working for a kimura but Raivo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Raivo.
Raivo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raivo forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raivo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raivo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raivo. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivo tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Raivo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cunningham.
Raivo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raivo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raivo feints a counter leg kick.
Raivo connects with a nice looking jab.
Raivo lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raivo looks to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cunningham wants to take a breather but Raivo is having none of it.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raivo defending well though.
Raivo is trying to stand back up but Cunningham is controlling him
Raivo kicks off Cunningham and gets to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raivo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cunningham. Cunningham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cunningham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raivo! But no joy.
Raivo jabs at Cunningham's body.
Raivo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cunningham throws a lazy uppercut
and Raivo counters with a nice body shot.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
Cunningham shoots in and bounces Raivo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raivo pushes Cunningham off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raivo.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raivo.
Raivo throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raivo cracks Cunningham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cunningham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Raivo finish him?
Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham shoots in for a double leg but Raivo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunningham bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Raivo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cunningham falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cunningham was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rabies Raivo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rabies Raivo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Léo Saint-Clair (ranked 914 p4p, 2180 weight class) and Tim Smooth (ranked 120 p4p, 256 weight class). Saint-Clair comes to the cage accompanied by Seine Saint-Denis Style - Suprême NTM. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Léo Saint-Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Saint-Clair.
It looked like Saint-Clair was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smooth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint-Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from Smooth.
Saint-Clair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smooth scores with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Saint-Clair. Those never looked like landing.
Smooth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smooth connects with a crisp jab.
Smooth misses with a hook to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a straight right hand.
Smooth punishes Saint-Clair's body with a nice straight punch.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Smooth tenderised Saint-Clair's leg. Saint-Clair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saint-Clair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Smooth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint-Clair dodges the punch combination from Smooth.
Saint-Clair connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Léo Saint-Clair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smooth throws a series of punches but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
Saint-Clair is looking to counter punch.
Smooth tries to move into range but Saint-Clair moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saint-Clair misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Saint-Clair as he checks the leg kick.
Saint-Clair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saint-Clair has one foot on Smooth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smooth gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Saint-Clair gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Léo Saint-Clair!
After winning the bout, Léo Saint-Clair 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Samuel (ranked 748 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 100 p4p, 131 weight class). Yobachukwu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate Me Now. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deebo Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yobachukwu lands with a big right hook that stumbles Samuel - he's out on his feet here! Yobachukwu follows up with another monster hook that separates Samuel from consciousness! Samuel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Yobachukwu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akubundu Yobachukwu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nykolai Kersikov (ranked 129 p4p, 59 weight class) and Mason Love (ranked 14 p4p, 6 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frequencerz & Da Tweekaz - Full Control. Love comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HonestKey- Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mason Love was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nykolai Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Love works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Love moved out of range.
Love swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Love takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Love misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Love throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Love avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Love misses
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Love will be more careful next time no doubt.
Love takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Love lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Love counters with a nice body shot.
Love throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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 controlling the action here.
Love is trying to stand up here but Kersikov is controlling him well.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kersikov throwing strikes here but Love is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Love really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Love bucks and avoids them well.
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Love can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kersikov working Love over with strikes here.
Love looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Love bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Love trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Love is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up in Love's guard and throws a big left but Love blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Love lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
Love throws a big elbow that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Love.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
Love trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Love misses.
Love thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Love.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Love misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Love fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Love lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Love will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov feints and as Love raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Love uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Love misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Love avoids it well and moves away.
Love missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Kersikov backs off Love throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Love.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Love! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Love.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Love sprawls and moves away.
Love falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Love misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov moves out of range as Love strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Love is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Love swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
A nice side step and Love releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Love swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Love's guard.
Love wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kersikov manages to pass to side control.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Love holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Love is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Love, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Love does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nykolai Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Love is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Love is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to land a strike but Love avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kersikov is pushing down on Love's leg trying to pass to half guard. Love is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov is thwarting Love's attempts to control the position.
Love on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov is thwarting Love's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Love defending well though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Love holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Love wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Love's head.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
Love trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Love is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Love sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A big left from Love misses.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Nykolai Kersikov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Love throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Love thinking.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Love gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Love.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Kersikov trying to stall but Love improves his position.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov moves forwards but Love connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Love misses with a looping right.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Love slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Love looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Love on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Love throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Love throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Love throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Love is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Love is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kersikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Love is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kersikov is controlling him well.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov working the ground and pound but Love is defending the strikes.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Love takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow but Love slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Kersikov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov laying and praying for a moment but Love takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working.
Love is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov working over Love with some ground and pound. Love looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov is trying to control. Love wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Love is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov stalling away here and it's allowed Love to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Love had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Love working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov controlling Love's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Love looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Love is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Love looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Nykolai Kersikov retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Nykolai Kersikov 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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