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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 17776 p4p, 23119 weight class) and Abel Drugger (ranked 521 p4p, 556 weight class). Naulakko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amon Amarth - First Kill. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abel Drugger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulakko walks into a left hand.
Naulakko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Drugger counters with a stiff right hand.
Drugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drugger moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Drugger connects with a right hand. Naulakko shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Drugger as he connects with a hook.
Drugger drops Naulakko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drugger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Drugger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between FanDan Django (ranked 788 p4p, 3699 weight class) and Mick McKracken (ranked 98 p4p, 386 weight class). FanDan Django could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mick McKracken's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FanDan Django!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick McKracken!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick by McKracken misses
and Django connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Mick McKracken has been cut.
McKracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Django was well out of range. Poor timing from McKracken.
McKracken takes a swing at Django's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Django was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKracken scores with a jab to the head.
Django on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Django takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKracken jabs Django to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKracken stuns Django with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKracken throws an off balance right hand
and Django counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Django takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Django takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Django looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKracken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKracken jabs at Django's body.
McKracken connects with a nice looking jab.
McKracken throws a sloppy body shot
and Django counters with a crisp one two that drops McKracken! Django thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McKracken to his feet! McKracken is in big trouble!
 McKracken is rocked!
McKracken throws a right hand that misses
and Django counters with a right hand from hell and McKracken is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FanDan Django!
FanDan Django 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Ortega (ranked 1417 p4p, 2106 weight class) and Quentin Hayes (ranked 167 p4p, 232 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quentin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ortega.
Ortega throws a sloppy body shot
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
It looked like Ortega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega jabs Hayes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortega scoring with punches from side control.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hayes tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hayes is letting Ortega control him for a moment.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Ortega landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the position but Hayes is working away.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega controlling the position.
Ortega trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Ortega throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hayes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ortega throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes regains half guard, as Ortega was trying to land strikes.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Ortega is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hayes trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayes trying to advance position but Ortega counters by regaining guard.
Ortega wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working a defensive guard but Hayes passes into half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayes is continuing to stall.
Ortega keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayes is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes slips a straight right by Ortega.
Hayes misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 Ortega is rocked!
Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Hayes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortega is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hayes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ortega crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ortega's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Hayes!
Quentin Hayes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 1857 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Luther Socippo (ranked 225 p4p, 375 weight class). Mnusk comes into the arena with Dead or alive Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Socippo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socippo scores with the left hand. Mnusk knows he should have avoided that one.
Mnusk digs a good hook to Socippo's body.
Socippo instigates a clinch.
Socippo lands a right hand.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Socippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Elo Mnusk has been cut.
Mnusk missing with knees to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Socippo throws an elbow but misses.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mnusk is looking to break free of the clinch but Socippo has double underhooks.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Socippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mnusk can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mnusk is defending well for now.
Socippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mnusk breaks the clinch.
Mnusk blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a sloppy right hand. Socippo should have avoided that one.
Socippo moves into the clinch successfully.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Socippo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Socippo.
A right hand to the body from Socippo.
Socippo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Socippo gets through Mnusk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk manages to break the clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Socippo takes a swing at Mnusk's ribcage but misses.
Socippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mnusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks under a wild hook from Socippo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mnusk.
Nice shot lands for Socippo.
Socippo misses with a jab to the body
and Mnusk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo defending well as Mnusk loads up on a big left hand.
Socippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mnusk's head.
Socippo closes the distance and pushes Mnusk back into the cage.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Mnusk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mnusk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mnusk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Socippo's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Socippo throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mnusk misses.
Socippo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mnusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mnusk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a stiff right hand.
Mnusk looks to land a left hand but Socippo moved out of range nicely.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo slips under a jab from Mnusk.
Socippo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mnusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mnusk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Socippo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mnusk misses with an uppercut.
Mnusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socippo.
It looked like Mnusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socippo misses with a left hand
and Mnusk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mnusk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mnusk tries to bum rush Socippo with a series of wild strikes but Socippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mnusk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Socippo misses.
Socippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mnusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mnusk throws a shot from downtown. Socippo moves away and avoids it.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Mnusk.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo moves into the clinch.
Mnusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Socippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Socippo lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to get back to striking at distance but Socippo won't allow it.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch but Socippo keeps him there for the moment.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
Socippo scores with a shot to the side of Mnusk's head.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling him.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Socippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Socippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Socippo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Socippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mnusk.
A jab from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
Socippo tries to counter with a clinch but Mnusk shakes him off and moves away.
Socippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mnusk!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mnusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Mnusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk tries to move into range but Socippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socippo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Socippo ducks under a wild hook from Mnusk.
Socippo rushes Mnusk and presses him up against the cage.
Luther Socippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Nice body punch from Socippo - that landed with a thud.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a left to the head.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Socippo obliges.
Socippo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mnusk.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mnusk.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mnusk trying to control the position but instead, Socippo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mnusk into the cage.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk can't break the clinch.
Socippo lands a body shot.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Socippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Socippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo tries a body shot but Mnusk blocks it.
Mnusk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo lands a knee to the head.
Mnusk takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socippo misses with the head strike.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk tries to break the clinch but Socippo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mnusk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
A nice left hand lands by Socippo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Socippo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Socippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice shot to the body.
Socippo has Mnusk pressed against the cage, preventing Mnusk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Socippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Mnusk is trying to break the clinch but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Socippo.
Mnusk breaks from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Socippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk throws a looping overhand right but Socippo ducks down to avoid it.
Elo Mnusk is winning the standup battle so far.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Socippo stuns Mnusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mnusk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Socippo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh 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!
Socippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mnusk.
Mnusk connects with a body shot.
Socippo gets a clinch.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo misses with a body punch.
Mnusk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Socippo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mnusk's elbow.
Mnusk is trying to push Socippo away but Socippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Socippo working aggressively here.
Mnusk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mnusk is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo tries to work over Mnusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo keeps control of Mnusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Socippo is leaning against Mnusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Socippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk blocks a body shot from Socippo.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mnusk scores with a shoulder strike.
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Mnusk wants to break free but Socippo has control.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk tries to break free but Socippo pushes him back against the cage.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Mnusk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mnusk blocks the elbow strike.
Socippo pushes Mnusk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socippo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo lands an elbow inside.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Socippo lands a nice uppercut.
Mnusk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Socippo pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Socippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elo Mnusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Socippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socippo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mnusk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mnusk lands a really nice looking cross but Socippo seems unphased.
Mnusk misses with a few strikes there.
Socippo looks to throw the jab but Mnusk is out of range.
Socippo drives through and clinches with Mnusk against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
Mnusk blocks an uppercut.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Socippo.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Socippo.
Socippo can't find room to land a body shot as Mnusk controls the action.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mnusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mnusk counters with a two punch combo.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mnusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socippo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk scores with a jab to the head.
Socippo lands with a nice combination. Mnusk backs away looking to recover.
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!
Mnusk looks to throw the jab but Socippo is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mnusk misses the target.
Socippo throws a big shot that misses.
Mnusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mnusk gets tackled into the cage by Socippo. Socippo maintains the clinch.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mnusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Socippo misses with an uppercut
and Mnusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo is looking to slow Mnusk down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk throws an off balance right hand
and Socippo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Socippo.
Mnusk blocking some punches.
Mnusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Socippo has him pressed against the cage.
Socippo misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Socippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Socippo throws a head punch that misses.
Socippo tries to throw a body punch but Mnusk avoids it by throwing Socippo back against the cage.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mnusk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mnusk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Socippo prevents Mnusk from breaking the clinch.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mnusk working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socippo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mnusk's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Socippo.
Socippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Socippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Socippo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mnusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socippo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mnusk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socippo working aggressively here.
Socippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mnusk avoids the damage to the body.
Socippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Socippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Socippo missing with knees to the body.
Socippo looking to throw knees to the head but Mnusk is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Socippo.
Socippo cracks Mnusk with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socippo.
Mnusk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Socippo lands with a right to the head.
Socippo lands an uppercut.
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mnusk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Socippo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Socippo.
Socippo presses Mnusk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Socippo is working Mnusk over against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Socippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Socippo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnusks head.
Socippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mnusk backwards.
Mnusk is rocked!
Socippo lands a nice elbow.
Oh Mnusk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Socippo on the inside.
Socippo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mnusk! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Socippo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Socippo!
After winning the bout, Luther Socippo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Elo Mnusk spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krasimir Mihaylov (ranked 707 p4p, 892 weight class) and Keanu Marlin (ranked 93 p4p, 112 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 - 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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keanu Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov throws a combination. Marlin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Marlin.
Marlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Marlin digs a good body shot into Mihaylov's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Marlin back into the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihaylov drops back down to his feet.
Marlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin breaks from the clinch.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Marlin sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Marlin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mihaylov rushes Marlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marlin.
Marlin working hard to break the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Marlin breaks the clinch.
Marlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin lands a nice hook to Mihaylov's body. Mihaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
As Marlin looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Marlin just gets out of the way.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov throws a nice head kick!
Mihaylov pushes Marlin away with a front kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin lands with a nice body punch.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Marlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
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.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Marlin throws a right and a left that Mihaylov avoids nicely.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaylov has Marlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mihaylov.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mihaylov. That one must have hurt.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Marlin keeps it at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Mihaylov misses.
Mihaylov clinches.
Marlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov cracks Marlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mihaylov jabs Marlin right on the nose. Marlin blinks but takes it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a looping left.
Marlin unleashes a big counter combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mihaylov looks to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Mihaylov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov throws a push kick but Marlin slaps the foot to one side.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihaylov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mihaylov.
Oooooh!!! Marlin has knocked Mihaylov down with a huge combo! Marlin steps away and waves a wobbly Mihaylov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mihaylov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Marlin. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Marlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin throws a series of punches but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaylov's hands.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Marlin.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Marlin tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlin's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Marlin can't break the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marlin is trying to stall.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Marlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marlin backwards.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Marlin.
Mihaylov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands a right hand.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
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!
Mihaylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mihaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Marlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Marlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihaylov.
Marlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mihaylov cracks a nice hook into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.
Good shot there by Mihaylov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihaylov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mihaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Marlin's side.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away.
Mihaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Marlin should have avoided that one.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marlin lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back.
Marlin lands with a cross.
Mihaylov lands a jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Mihaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Marlin throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Marlin stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin jabs at Mihaylov's body.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlin eats them both and turns towards Mihaylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
and Mihaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov wants to clinch
and Marlin counters with a left and a right that stings Mihaylov.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Marlin avoided it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mihaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Mihaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marlin.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marlin. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
Marlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Marlin catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Mihaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is looking for a counter combo.
Mihaylov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marlin throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mihaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Marlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Marlin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Marlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov pulls guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marlin is pushing down on Mihaylov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mihaylov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mihaylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marlin is taking a breather. Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marlin's back!
Mihaylov is not going to allow Marlin to sit and survive in this position.
Marlin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marlin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihaylov tries to keep control of the position but Marlin is staying busy.
Marlin tries to escape but Mihaylov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin wants to get back to his feet.
Mihaylov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marlin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin is really stuck here.
Marlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mihaylov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mihaylov working for the choke.
Mihaylov has got his arm under Marlin's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Marlin has spun round into Mihaylov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mihaylov wants to improve his position but instead Marlin has moved into half guard.
Marlin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mihaylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krasimir Mihaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihaylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krasimir Mihaylov!
An out of breath Krasimir Mihaylov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 1076 p4p, 466 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 137 p4p, 65 weight class). Sparr comes into the arena with OH NO! blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
265
24 - 16 - 0 |
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265
9 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparr scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Raivo's belly button to the back.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raivo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Raivo with an uppercut!
Raivo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Raivo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Raivo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr lands an elbow.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr landing strikes.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr 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.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Raivo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr trying to control the position but Raivo is working away.
Raivo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raivo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparr throws an elbow but Raivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raivo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes.
Raivo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparr lands with a good body shot.
Raivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparr misses with a right hand
and Raivo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raivo.
Sparr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raivo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparr somewhat.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr jabs Raivo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparr is looking to wear down Raivo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Sparr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raivo misses the jab.
Raivo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raivo. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Raivo does no damage.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sparr tests Raivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raivo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raivo slips under a jab.
Rabies Raivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Raivo is quick to defend against it.
Raivo cracks Sparr with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Raivo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raivo throws a big counter head kick but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raivo throws a low kick but Sparr moves out of range easily.
Sparr tries for a takedown but Raivo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparr scores with a nice strike.
Sparr lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raivo has time to react.
Sparr throws a hook but Raivo avoids it easily.
Raivo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raivo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Sparr.
Sparr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raivo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
Raivo has managed to clinch.
Raivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raivo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparr.
Raivo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo ducks under a wild hook from Sparr.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparr's head.
Sparr is rocked!
Raivo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raivo thows a leg kick but Sparr checks it
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Raivo keeps moving.
Sparr stops Raivo from standing up.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raivo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raivo wants to stand and escape but Sparr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raivo scores with a hook to the body. Sparr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo slips a straight right by Sparr.
Sparr lands a slapping body shot.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Raivo is just out of range.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparr misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raivo can do to turn this around?
Raivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Raivo.
Raivo stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sparr does it's job there.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Raivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raivo to the ground. Sparr is now in Raivo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr cracks Raivo with a solid left hand.
Sparr prevents Raivo from getting back to his feet.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr trying to control but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Raivo's brow.
Raivo keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Raivo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Raivo controls his hands.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sparr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raivo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raivo misses with the head strike.
Sparr trying to control the position but instead, Raivo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparr into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo lands with a straight right. Sparr didn't see that one coming.
Raivo walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.
A shot to the liver by Raivo. Beautiful body shot.
Sparr looks for a takedown but Raivo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Raivo slips the punch.
Raivo forces Sparr back against the cage and clinches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a good jab.
Sparr throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raivo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparr sprawling to the canvas! Sparr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raivo finish him?!
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raivo manages to avoid it.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Raivo misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Raivo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparr.
Sparr works Raivo's body with a nice hook.
Raivo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sparr covering up! Raivo comes in with a big uppercut and Sparr goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rabies Raivo!
Our winner, Rabies Raivo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Thorgard (ranked 573 p4p, 871 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 74 p4p, 111 weight class). Kluz has chosen Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love as his entrance music. Celestyn Kluz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212
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17 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Thorgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Kluz just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorgard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kluz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorgard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorgard with a hook.
Kluz misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Kluz connects with a right hand. Thorgard shakes it off.
Thorgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorgard is countered with a crisp right hand from Kluz that sends him to the canvas! Kluz follows him to the mat into side control.
Thorgard is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard wants to control but Kluz postures up.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
Kluz slows the pace down.
Thorgard is looking to reverse the position.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kluz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kluz wants to control but Thorgard is keeping him busy.
Thorgard is trying to get back to half guard.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
Thorgard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thorgard with the active half guard here but Kluz passes nicely into side control.
Kluz staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorgard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluz off and has taken his back!
Kluz is trying to stand back up.
Kluz rolls, trying to escape but Thorgard keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thorgard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kluz holding both Thorgard 's hands and preventing any damage.
Thorgard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kluz covering up well under a series of strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard is trying to stick to Kluz's back but Kluz is turning into Thorgard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thorgard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kluz.
Thorgard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorgard is really struggling to control Kluz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kluz controlling from the top position.
Kluz trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard working a defensive guard but Kluz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thorgard is trying to control Kluz's posture but Kluz avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluz off and has taken his back!
Kluz rolls, trying to escape but Thorgard keeps control of the position.
Kluz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thorgard lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kluz's head.
Thorgard throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kluz could be in trouble here!
Thorgard is landing with strikes. Kluz can't take much more of this.
Thorgard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thorgard controls the position.
Thorgard scores with punches and elbows.
Thorgard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kluz hold on?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard gets his hands free as Kluz looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is looking to control Kluz but Kluz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kluz showing good submission defense here.
Kluz just trying to survive but Thorgard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kluz tries to escape the position.
Thorgard trying to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kluz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thorgard.
Kluz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thorgard's guard. Nice work there by Kluz.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Kluz from controlling successfully.
Thorgard working for a triangle but Kluz defends it easily.
Thorgard keeping full guard, as Kluz tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thorgard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kluz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Thorgard's body to avoid the submission. Thorgard has instead reached around Kluz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Thorgard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 585 p4p, 1184 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 74 p4p, 149 weight class). Yobachukwu comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now. Nascimento has chosen Aggressive War Epic Music Collection! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Akubundu Yobachukwu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Yobachukwu lands a jab to Nascimento's midsection.
Yobachukwu instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nascimento.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head punch that misses.
Nascimento lands a body punch.
A short right from Nascimento.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nascimento.
Yobachukwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
A short uppercut from Yobachukwu.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu manages to break the clinch.
Yobachukwu rushes Nascimento and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yobachukwu blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yobachukwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yago Nascimento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yobachukwu has closed the distance and engaged Nascimento in a clinch.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento managing to block the knees to the body from Yobachukwu.
A body shot lands from Nascimento.
Yobachukwu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yobachukwu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yobachukwu breaks the clinch.
Nascimento has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yobachukwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Yobachukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yobachukwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yobachukwu.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Nascimento misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu is trying to maintain a safe position but Nascimento gets an underhook and turns Yobachukwu into the cage.
Yobachukwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Yobachukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yobachukwu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Nascimento.
Nascimento moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nascimento throws a head punch that misses.
Nascimento misses with a body punch.
Nascimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nascimento.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nascimento as Yobachukwu tries to tie him up.
Yobachukwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nascimento scores with a punch to the head.
Yobachukwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yobachukwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nascimento looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yobachukwu drops his hands momentarily and Nascimento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nascimento lands a brutal head kick. Yobachukwu looks out on his feet and Nascimento throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Yago Nascimento!
A victorious Yago Nascimento thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kilgore (ranked 261 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Ki Ruyjini (ranked 38 p4p, 131 weight class). Kilgore comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Change. Ruyjini has chosen 修羅の花 Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruyjini scores with a body shot.
Jab from Ruyjini.
No joy there for Ruyjini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Ruyjini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Ruyjini blocks it.
Ruyjini misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruyjini moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
A left lands for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruyjini.
A big right from Ruyjini misses.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruyjini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Ruyjini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Ruyjini counters with a crisp one two that drops Kilgore! Ruyjini thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kilgore to his feet! Kilgore is in big trouble!
Ruyjini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini counters with a huge left! Kilgore is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ruyjini isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kilgore from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ruyjini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ki Ruyjini!
Our winner, Ki Ruyjini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelardo De Leon (ranked 475 p4p, 767 weight class) and Léo Saint-Clair (ranked 68 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Leon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove. Saint-Clair has chosen Seine Saint-Denis Style - Suprême NTM as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Léo Saint-Clair!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint-Clair misses with a hook.
De Leon throws a big counter combination but Saint-Clair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like De Leon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair misses with a left hand
and De Leon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and De Leon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saint-Clair! De Leon lets Saint-Clair back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair throws an overhand right that lands on De Leon's shoulder, as De Leon tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like De Leon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Leon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Leon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Leon throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - De Leon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Leon.
De Leon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint-Clair throws out a loose jab but De Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Leon lands a nice hook to Saint-Clair's body. Saint-Clair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Leon cracks Saint-Clair with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saint-Clair looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can De Leon finish him?
Saint-Clair is rocked!
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but De Leon moved out of range nicely.
De Leon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint-Clair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Leon at a distance.
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!
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. De Leon saw that one coming.
It looked like De Leon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Leon throws a big counter combination but Saint-Clair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saint-Clair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Leon at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Clair.
De Leon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair scores with a hook.
Saint-Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saint-Clair rushes De Leon and presses him up against the cage.
De Leon tries to break free but Saint-Clair pushes him back against the cage.
Saint-Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Leon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by De Leon.
De Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Leon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Leon loads up on a big right hand but Saint-Clair slips the punch.
Saint-Clair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Leon slips a jab and a cross from Saint-Clair.
De Leon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Leon moves out of range as Saint-Clair strikes.
De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from De Leon misses its target.
De Leon blocks a jab.
Léo Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
De Leon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saint-Clair, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from De Leon misses the target.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping right hand.
Saint-Clair is looking to clinch.
De Leon slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Saint-Clair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Saint-Clair misses its intended target.
Saint-Clair throws a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but De Leon moved out of range.
De Leon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saint-Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like De Leon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saint-Clair.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Leon blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair cracks De Leon with a good jab.
Saint-Clair lands a jab to De Leon's midsection.
Saint-Clair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint-Clair looks to land a combination but De Leon avoids it well.
De Leon throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Leon on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.
De Leon walks into a left hand.
De Leon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair lands with an overhand left.
Saint-Clair is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Leon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint-Clair looks to land a left hand but De Leon moved out of range nicely.
De Leon is looking to counter punch.
Saint-Clair throws out a powerful jab.
Saint-Clair misses with a double jab
and De Leon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saint-Clair has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Leon.
Saint-Clair scores with a nice right hand.
Saint-Clair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Leon counter with a right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Leon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Leon slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
An attempted straight right counter from De Leon misses the target.
Saint-Clair throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Leon rattles Saint-Clair with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Saint-Clair tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. De Leon dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Saint-Clair stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abelardo De Leon!
A victorious Abelardo De Leon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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