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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 256 p4p, 505 weight class) and Tristan Zigaro (ranked 40 p4p, 72 weight class). Tristan Zigaro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer slips under a jab from Zigaro.
Zigaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zigaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zigaro misses with a kick to the body
and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zigaro has control of Kramer's left arm, preventing Kramer from doing any damage.
Kramer stands and throws Zigaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zigaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer has control of Zigaro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zigaro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kramer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zigaro is surviving well by controlling Kramer's body position as best he can.
Zigaro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kramer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zigaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zigaro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kramer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zigaro's face.
Kramer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zigaro regains half guard.
Zigaro has one foot on Kramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zigaro misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zigaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Zigaro sprawls well.
Zigaro throws out a counter right but Kramer avoids it with no problem.
Kramer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range.
Kramer tries to counter by clinching up but Zigaro breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Zigaro circles away easily
and Zigaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kramer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zigaro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zigaro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kramer sprawling to the canvas! Kramer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zigaro finish him?!
Kramer is rocked!
Zigaro lands with a straight right. Kramer didn't see that one coming.
Oh Kramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaro pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Zigaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zigaro.
Zigaro stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zigaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zigaro throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zigaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Zigaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zigaro misses with a body punch.
Zigaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zigaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kramer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Kramer is trying to drag Zigaro to the mat but Zigaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zigaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zigaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Kramer checks a low kick from Zigaro.
Zigaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zigaro tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Zigaro back against the cage.
Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zigaro is pressed up against the cage. Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zigaro down to the mat. Zigaro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch.
Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Zigaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kramer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zigaro walks away with a smile on his face. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zigaro clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zigaro stalling against the cage.
Kramer has clasped his hands together around Zigaro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zigaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zigaro misses with a body shot
so Kramer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kramer 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.
Zigaro pushes Kramer off looking to stand but Kramer dives back in and keeps control.
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer stops Zigaro from getting back to his feet.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zigaro is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Zigaro is defending well.
Zigaro wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zigaro is looking to get back to is feet but Kramer passes into side control.
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro regains half guard.
Zigaro pushes Kramer off and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Zigaro thuds a left hand into Kramer's body.
Kramer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zigaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Kramer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zigaro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zigaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zigaro sprawls and moves away.
Kramer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zigaro counters with a good, hard body kick but Kramer shrugs it off.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer shoots in but Zigaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt.
Zigaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kramer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zigaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer.
Kramer is looking to counter the offense by Zigaro and move into the clinch.
Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zigaro circles away.
Zigaro tries to clinch but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Zigaro is quick to defend against it.
Zigaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zigaro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kramer! Zigaro lets Kramer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Jon Kramer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro misses with a hook.
Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer avoids the body shot from Zigaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zigaro.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Zigaro throws an overhand right that lands on Kramer's shoulder, as Kramer tries to avoid the shot.
Zigaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zigaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Zigaro circles away easily
and Zigaro counters with a two punch combo.
Zigaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kramer gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zigaro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zigaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zigaro throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Zigaro avoids it well and moves away.
Zigaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zigaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zigaro swings for the body but Kramer moves out of range.
Zigaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Jon Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zigaro misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely.
Zigaro cracks a nice hook into Kramer's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kramer.
Zigaro tries to sprawl but Kramer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zigaro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kramer is on him like a limpet, forcing Zigaro back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Zigaro.
A right handed body shot lands from Zigaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zigaro digs a right hand into Kramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kramer's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Zigaro.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
Kramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Zigaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zigaro lands a body shot.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kramers head.
Zigaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zigaro lands a body punch.
Zigaro lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro stalling.
Zigaro pushes Kramer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zigaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zigaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Kramer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zigaro tries to land a front kick but Kramer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kramer with a poor takedown
and Zigaro counters with a right hand from hell and Kramer is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tristan Zigaro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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