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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hardman (ranked 3343 p4p, 5318 weight class) and Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 448 p4p, 626 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Kicklighter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kicklighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with an open hand slap.
Hardman lands with a straight right. Kicklighter didn't see that one coming.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Hardman misses the jab.
Kicklighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kicklighter in the body.
Hardman takes the fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman gets through Kicklighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It appears Hardman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardman slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
Hardman lands with a nice combination. Kicklighter backs away looking to recover.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch there but Kicklighter circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
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!
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kicklighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Kicklighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman tries to bum rush Kicklighter with a series of wild strikes but Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Hardman cracks Kicklighter with a good jab.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicklighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Hardman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman throws a combination. Kicklighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter blocks a jab.
Hardman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicklighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Hardman tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardman. Kicklighter shrugs it off though.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hardman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman scores with a nice right hand.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
Hardman slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
It looked like Hardman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws a right hand that Kicklighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicklighter also avoids with ease.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Kicklighter moved out of range nicely.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Hardman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman staying out of range there.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman wants to clinch
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter slips a straight right by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman throws a body kick.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Kicklighter moved away.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardman should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman is looking to clinch.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Kicklighter lands with a good body shot.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kicklighter 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
A relieved looking Vinicius Kicklighter 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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