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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Torkov (ranked 5448 p4p, 25705 weight class) and Pierre Le Pain (ranked 289 p4p, 297 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoly Torkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Le Pain!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Pain avoids the body shot from Torkov.
Torkov sets himself, and Le Pain steps forward looking for the clinch! Torkov avoids it this time.
Torkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torkov.
Torkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Pain slips a jab and a cross from Torkov.
Anatoly Torkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torkov throws a leg kick
and Le Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Le Pain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torkov backwards.
Le Pain avoids a wild elbow strike from Torkov.
Le Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Pain misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torkov is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position.
Le Pain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torkov.
Torkov takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pain keeps control of Torkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torkov.
Torkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Torkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Pain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le Pain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Le Pain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torkov backwards.
Torkov has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Le Pain.
Torkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Pain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Le Pain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Le Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torkov wants to break free but Le Pain has control.
Le Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Torkov is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position.
Le Pain has a couple of punches blocked by Torkov.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Le Pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Le Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Torkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Torkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Pain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Pain.
Torkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Le Pain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Pain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torkov working hard to break the clinch.
Le Pain swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Pain is defending well.
Le Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Pain prevents the takedown attempt.
Torkov trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torkov tries for a takedown but Le Pain manages to get underhooks.
Torkov is breathing heavily.
Torkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Pain after a bit of a struggle.
Torkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain is controlling him.
Le Pain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torkov.
Torkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Pain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Le Pain closes the distance and pushes Torkov back into the cage.
Le Pain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Pain won't allow it.
Le Pain is pressed up against the cage. Torkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Pain down to the mat. Le Pain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierre Le Pain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torkov throws a right and a left that Le Pain avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Pain rushes Torkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Le Pain lands with a light punch inside.
Torkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Pain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torkov swinging wildly here.
Le Pain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Le Pain dodges the punch combination from Torkov.
Le Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torkov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Pain.
Le Pain slips a jab and a cross from Torkov.
Torkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Torkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torkov tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
Torkov is looking to clinch.
Torkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Pain wants to counter the offense by Torkov and move into the clinch position.
Le Pain checks a low kick from Torkov.
Torkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Pain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torkov has managed to clinch.
Torkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pain misses with a right hand
and Torkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Torkov tries to clinch up but Le Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Torkov tries to keep at a distance but Le Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torkov tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pain blocks an uppercut.
Torkov working aggressively here.
Torkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Le Pain.
Le Pain is pressed up against the cage. Torkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Pain down to the mat. Le Pain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torkov misses with a body shot.
Torkov throws a wild body kick that Le Pain sees coming a mile off.
Torkov misses with a leg kick.
Le Pain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Le Pain moves out of range of the body kick from Torkov.
Le Pain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torkov.
Le Pain forces Torkov back against the cage and clinches.
Torkov tries to break free but Le Pain pushes him back against the cage.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pain swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierre Le Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Le Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le Pain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Torkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Pain prevents it.
Torkov tries to break the clinch but Le Pain is controlling the position.
Torkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Pain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torkov blocks an uppercut.
Le Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torkov blocks an uppercut.
Le Pain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Torkov is trying to drag Le Pain to the mat but Le Pain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torkov looking for a takedown.
Torkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Torkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Pain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain is controlling him.
Le Pain prevents Torkov from breaking the clinch.
Torkov wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torkov is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Torkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Torkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le Pain is defending well for now.
Le Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Le Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Le Pain.
Le Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torkov's efforts to push away.
Torkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Pain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Le Pain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torkov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Pain prevents Torkov from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Le Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Pain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torkov's defenses.
 Torkov is rocked!
Le Pain lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Torkov to his knees! Le Pain keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Le Pain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TwoTone Toney (ranked 4368 p4p, 3975 weight class) and Charlie Day (ranked 424 p4p, 393 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, TwoTone Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Day!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Day lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Day's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Toney looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Toney misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
TwoTone Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Toney.
Toney pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Toney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toney leaning against his opponent.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney lands a body punch.
A short right from Toney.
 Day is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney lands an uppercut.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Toney finish him?
Toney creates a bit of distance and cracks Day with a massive left hook! Day crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Toney stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TwoTone Toney!
During a confident post fight interview, TwoTone Toney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Fialkowska (ranked 5382 p4p, 25767 weight class) and Cody Tylingham (ranked 469 p4p, 488 weight class). Fialkowska comes to the cage accompanied by The Dragonborn Cometh. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matias Fialkowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Tylingham!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska scores with a shot to the body.
Tylingham moves to clinch but Fialkowska breaks away
and Fialkowska counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Cody Tylingham has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tylingham. Fialkowska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fialkowska is looking for a counter combo.
Fialkowska drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tylingham right on the button. Tylingham goes down! Fialkowska follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fialkowska gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Fialkowska!
During a confident post fight interview, Matias Fialkowska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mush Kirkez (ranked 3374 p4p, 4674 weight class) and Damari Code (ranked 344 p4p, 412 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mush Kirkez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Damari Code!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkez has his takedown stuffed
and Code counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirkez shoots and misses
and Code counters by moving into the clinch.
Kirkez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Kirkez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Code can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkez controls the action.
Kirkez is trying to force a seperation but Code has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirkez jumps guard but Code stands there with Kirkez around his waist. Kirkez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkez is looking to break free of the clinch but Code has double underhooks.
Code is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkez jumps guard but Code stands there with Kirkez around his waist. Kirkez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Code.
 It looks like Mush Kirkez has been cut.
Kirkez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkez wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirkez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Code is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Code taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kirkez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Code is pressed up against the cage. Kirkez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Code down to the mat. Code avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirkez throws a right hand that misses
and Code counters with a crisp one two that drops Kirkez! Code thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kirkez to his feet! Kirkez is in big trouble!
Code clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Code breaks from the clinch.
Kirkez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Code paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirkez clinches up with Code and pushes him back against the cage.
Code slowing the pace effectively.
Code prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Code.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Code up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kirkez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kirkez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirkez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Code circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkez tries to land a body kick
and Code counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kirkez! Code lets Kirkez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kirkez is rocked!
Code lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damari Code!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Dumas (ranked 3305 p4p, 3920 weight class) and Gideon Massey (ranked 336 p4p, 389 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gideon Massey!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dumas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Massey.
A head kick misses from Dumas.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dumas scores with a nice strike.
Massey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Dumas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey tries to move into range but Dumas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dumas staying out of range there.
Massey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dumas counters with a crisp one two that drops Massey! Dumas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Massey to his feet! Massey is in big trouble!
Massey is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Dumas throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Massey is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leroy Dumas!
Our winner, Leroy Dumas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 3131 p4p, 3421 weight class) and Hawk Williamson (ranked 323 p4p, 346 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hawk Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson walks into a left hand.
Williamson scores with a jab.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Dover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williamson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williamson checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Dover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williamson blocks a jab.
Dover throws a leg kick
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Dover's head coaches at Place of the Way that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williamson. Williamson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williamson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Williamson as he connects with a hook.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Dover throwing a counter right hand but Williamson manages to avoid it.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Dover throws out a leg kick but Williamson moves out of range and Dover only half commits.
Williamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dover.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Williamson to counter with a crisp jab.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dover throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williamson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson slips a jab from Dover.
Williamson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Dover.
Dover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williamson 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!
Williamson loads up on a big right hand but Dover slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses with a body shot.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dover closes the distance but Williamson moves to the side
and Williamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williamson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dover misses with a two punch combination.
Dover throws a lazy uppercut
and Williamson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williamson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dover had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Dover misses
and Williamson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Williamson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Williamson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dover has his takedown stuffed
enabling Williamson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Williamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dover.
Williamson slips under a jab from Dover.
Dover defending well as Williamson loads up on a big left hand.
Dover moves away from the strike by Williamson.
Dover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williamson but Williamson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williamson counters with a straight right hand.
Dover is rocked!
Williamson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dover - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Williamson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Williamson!
A relieved looking Hawk Williamson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parkinson (ranked 2309 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Ho Kogan (ranked 262 p4p, 277 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Kogan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogan drops Parkinson with a beautiful combination! Parkinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kogan is looking for the KO!
It looks like Peter Parkinson has been cut.
Kogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parkinson misses with a body punch.
Kogan tries to throw a body punch but Parkinson avoids it by throwing Kogan back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parkinson.
Parkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkinson blocking some punches.
Kogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parkinson.
Parkinson scores with a shot to the side of Kogan's head.
Kogan gets through Parkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
Kogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogan blocks a body shot from Parkinson.
Kogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kogan lands with a light punch inside.
Kogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kogan lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Parkinson on the inside.
Kogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parkinson.
Kogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kogan lands with a left to the head.
Kogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson misses with the head strike.
Parkinson misses with some punches.
Kogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parkinson.
Parkinson is breathing heavily.
Parkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogan.
Kogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogan taking a breather.
Kogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parkinson tries to work over Kogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Parkinson.
Kogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parkinson prevents a body shot from Kogan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogan.
Kogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kogan lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogan scores with a hook to the body.
Kogan misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogan.
Parkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogan controls his hands.
Kogan lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kogan.
Kogan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogan digs a right hand into Parkinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parkinson's gas tank.
Kogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parkinson working aggressively here.
Parkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kogan's elbow.
Kogan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kogan misses with a body punch.
Parkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogan scores with a shot to the side of Parkinson's head.
Kogan is working Parkinson over against the cage.
Kogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kogan lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kogan.
Kogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
Kogan lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kogan as the two fighters clinch.
Kogan pushes Parkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kogan.
Kogan scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kogan as the two fighters clinch.
Kogan scores with a hook to the body.
Kogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kogan.
Parkinson is rocked!
Kogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
Oh Parkinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parkinson backwards.
Kogan creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Parkinson drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ho Kogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ai Yurchon (ranked 2613 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Paulo Dybala (ranked 181 p4p, 161 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ai Yurchon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ai Yurchon 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ai Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Dybala!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dybala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurchon.
Yurchon slips under a jab from Dybala.
Yurchon misses with a looping left.
Yurchon throws the left hand but Dybala avoids the punch easily.
Yurchon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dybala.
Dybala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurchon misses the target.
A nice side step and Dybala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dybala tries to move into range but Yurchon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yurchon throws a looping overhand right but Dybala ducks down to avoid it.
Yurchon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yurchon moves out of range as Dybala strikes.
Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dybala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yurchon.
Dybala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurchon scores with a hook.
Dybala should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yurchon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yurchon scores with a jab.
Dybala is rocked!
Yurchon throws a monster overhand right that drops Dybala! Yurchon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ai Yurchon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martial Calixte (ranked 1005 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Gracjan Muszkowski (ranked 91 p4p, 130 weight class). Martial Calixte has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martial Calixte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gracjan Muszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszkowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Calixte counters with a straight right hand.
Calixte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muszkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calixte.
Muszkowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muszkowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muszkowski wants to clinch.
Calixte throws a body shot but no joy.
Muszkowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calixte, pushing him back against the cage.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Muszkowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Muszkowski controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Muszkowski's head.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calixte.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Muszkowski.
Calixte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Muszkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muszkowski blocks a body shot from Calixte.
Calixte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calixte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Muszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Muszkowski tries a body shot but Calixte blocks it.
Muszkowski blocking some punches.
Muszkowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Calixte.
Calixte prevents a body shot from Muszkowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Muszkowski.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muszkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Muszkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muszkowski lands a body shot.
Muszkowski tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calixte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszkowski's elbow.
Muszkowski tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Muszkowski.
Calixte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muszkowski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Muszkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muszkowski blocks a body shot from Calixte.
Muszkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calixte blocks an uppercut.
Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte tries a body shot but Muszkowski blocks it.
Muszkowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte tries a body shot but Muszkowski blocks it.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszkowski's elbow.
Muszkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Muszkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muszkowski misses with some punches.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muszkowski cracks Calixte with a nice body shot.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muszkowski lands with a right to the head.
Muszkowski blocking some punches.
Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Calixte.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski pushes Calixte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte.
Muszkowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muszkowski misses with some punches.
Calixte lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muszkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Calixte.
Calixte lands a right hand.
Muszkowski lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
Nice body punch from Calixte.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muszkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands a shoulder strike.
Muszkowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Muszkowski.
Nice body punch from Muszkowski.
Calixte is breathing heavily.
Muszkowski tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte.
Calixte working aggressively here.
A short right from Muszkowski.
A short uppercut from Muszkowski.
Calixte throws a head punch that misses.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gracjan Muszkowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Calixte tries to close the distance and clinch but Muszkowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muszkowski tries to counter with a clinch but Calixte shakes him off and moves away.
Muszkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Calixte is just out of range.
Calixte takes a swing at Muszkowski's ribcage but misses.
Calixte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calixte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Muszkowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muszkowski misses with a hook. Calixte ducked under it nicely.
Calixte throws out a powerful jab.
Calixte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muszkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calixte.
Calixte takes a swing at Muszkowski's ribcage but misses.
Calixte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muszkowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muszkowski blocks a jab.
Calixte misses with a straight right.
Muszkowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calixte.
The fighters circling - Muszkowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muszkowski tries to clinch up but Calixte circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Calixte misses its target.
Calixte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszkowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calixte, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte.
Calixte gets through Muszkowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muszkowski tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muszkowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
A short uppercut from Muszkowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Muszkowski controls his hands.
Muszkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
Muszkowski prevents a body shot from Calixte.
Muszkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Calixte.
Muszkowski lands with a right to the head.
Muszkowski prevents a body shot from Calixte.
Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte pushes Muszkowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muszkowski lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muszkowski.
Calixte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calixte misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muszkowski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Muszkowski.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Muszkowski controls the action.
Muszkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Muszkowski blocks a body shot from Calixte.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszkowski's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte blocks an uppercut.
Muszkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Muszkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszkowski blocking some punches.
Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Muszkowski tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calixte prevents a body shot from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski pushes Calixte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muszkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte.
Muszkowski lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calixte.
A short uppercut from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a body punch.
Muszkowski blocks an uppercut.
Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muszkowski prevents a body shot from Calixte.
Nice body punch from Muszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Muszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muszkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszkowski prevents a body shot from Calixte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calixte takes a shot to the head.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calixte blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Muszkowski on the inside.
Calixte blocks an uppercut.
Muszkowski lands an uppercut.
Muszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte blocking some punches.
Muszkowski tries a body shot but Calixte blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte.
Still in the clinch, Muszkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muszkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calixte.
Gracjan Muszkowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calixte blocking some punches.
Muszkowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Muszkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gracjan Muszkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Muszkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calixte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Muszkowski finds it's way through Calixte's defenses.
Calixte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calixte jabs at Muszkowski's body.
Calixte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Calixte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muszkowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muszkowski moves into the clinch.
Muszkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calixte lands with a left to the head.
Muszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calixte has a couple of punches blocked by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski working aggressively here.
Muszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muszkowski backwards.
Calixte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muszkowski or not.
Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muszkowski misses with some punches.
Calixte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muszkowski.
Calixte blocking some punches.
Muszkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muszkowski lands a body shot.
Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Muszkowski.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Muszkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski works on Calixte's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muszkowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszkowski scores with a hook to the body.
Muszkowski blocks an uppercut.
Muszkowski blocks a body shot from Calixte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Muszkowski.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Muszkowski.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte.
Calixte misses with some punches.
Muszkowski misses with the head strike.
Muszkowski presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Muszkowski.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
Muszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte tries to work over Muszkowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muszkowski pushes Calixte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calixte or not.
Muszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Calixte.
Muszkowski lands with a left to the head.
Muszkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Calixte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muszkowski blocks a body shot from Calixte.
A short body shot lands from Muszkowski as the two fighters clinch.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calixtes head.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Calixte lands a right hand.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Muszkowski.
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calixte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muszkowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
Muszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski pushes Calixte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muszkowski misses with a body punch.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calixte.
Muszkowski presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muszkowski.
A short body shot lands from Muszkowski as the two fighters clinch.
Muszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Muszkowski back against the cage.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martial Calixte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Muszkowski avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracjan Muszkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muszkowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracjan Muszkowski!
Gracjan Muszkowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Curtis (ranked 339 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 33 p4p, 116 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curtis trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia can't keep his opponent in guard - Curtis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtis's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kvaratskhelia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Curtis fending off the submission attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Curtis.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a big shot to the side of Curtis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Curtis!
Curtis is rocked!
Curtis tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Kvaratskhelia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Curtis is defending well though. Kvaratskhelia let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis trying to control the hands but Kvaratskhelia breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kvaratskhelia.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
Kvaratskhelia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't have the hooks in and Curtis manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis is looking to pass into half guard but Kvaratskhelia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kvaratskhelia is in guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Curtis has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's thighs here. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvaratskhelia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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