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Havoc Midweek Madness 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentino Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wylde might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Wylde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde cracks Zamora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wylde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Apex in the buildup to the fight.
Zamora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Wylde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Valentino Zamora has been cut.
Zamora ducks right into an uppercut from Wylde.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches.
Zamora throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wylde blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Wylde - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wylde being controlled against the cage.
Wylde lands a right hand.
Zamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zamora misses with a body punch.
Zamora is trying to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling him.
Zamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zamora scores with a takedown into Wylde's guard.
Wylde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wylde tries to get out of the position.
Zamora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wylde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde wants to stand up but Zamora is controlling him.
Wylde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zamora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wylde lands a front kick.
Zamora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wylde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde throws a hook to the side of Zamora's head but Zamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zamora checks it well.
Zamora follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Valentino Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt
and Wylde counters with a straight right hand.
Wylde lands with a cross.
Wylde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zamora tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wylde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Wylde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zamora.
Wylde is looking to counter punch.
Wylde scoring well with a low kick there.
Zamora blocks a low kick nicely.
Wylde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wylde tries to clinch but Zamora moves out of range.
Zamora throws a head kick that misses.
Wylde is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zamora misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wylde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zamora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Wylde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zamora throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Zamora clinches up with Wylde and pushes him back against the cage.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zamora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zamora.
Nice body punch from Wylde - that landed with a thud.
Zamora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wylde.
Wylde tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Wylde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick from Zamora.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wylde, right into the meat.
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wylde finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
Nice jab there from Wylde.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylde throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zamora avoids it.
Zamora misses with an uppercut. Wylde saw that one coming.
Wylde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wylde, as that shot connected.
Zamora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora connects with a solid leg kick.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches.
Zamora misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
A short right from Zamora.
Zamora prevents a body shot from Wylde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
A nice left hand lands by Zamora.
Zamora prevents a body shot from Wylde.
Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wylde lands a hook that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wylde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zamora with a hook.
Zamora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunnar Wylde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde misses the jab.
Wylde cracks Zamora with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zamora throws a hook but Wylde blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Wylde will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zamora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wylde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamora.
Wylde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wylde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zamora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wylde takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch but Wylde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wylde drives through and clinches with Zamora against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora missing with knees to the body.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Zamora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wylde.
Wylde avoiding damage as Zamora throws knees to the body.
Wylde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Zamora lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zamora tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde pushes Zamora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zamora stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wylde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zamora tries to stall but Wylde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wylde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wylde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zamora stalling against the cage.
Zamora working aggressively here.
Wylde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.
Wylde avoiding damage as Zamora throws knees to the body.
Zamora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zamora misses with a wild combination.
Zamora will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zamora is looking to clinch but Wylde is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde sizes up Zamora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wylde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zamora tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zamora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zamora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wylde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zamora if he has to take too many more of those.
Zamora is breathing heavily.
Zamora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Valentino Zamora's cut even more.
Wylde lands a glancing blow to the side of Zamora's head.
Wylde lands a big uppercut and Zamora crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zamora looks OK. Wylde waves Zamora back to his feet!
Zamora is rocked!
Wylde lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Zamora up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wylde from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Zamora's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Wylde!
After the fight, Gunnar Wylde was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McLauhglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lethal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin McLauhglin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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237 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lethal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables McLauhglin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McLauhglin stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
McLauhglin looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin wants to sweep but no luck.
McLauhglin 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.
McLauhglin is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin working a defensive guard here.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLauhglin is looking to clinch.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. McLauhglin should have avoided that one.
A head kick by Lee misses
and McLauhglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
McLauhglin is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLauhglin.
Lee lands a head kick that stumbles McLauhglin and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
McLauhglin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McLauhglin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McLauhglin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLauhglin.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but McLauhglin blocks it.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent McLauhglin's takedown attempt.
Lee slows down the pace here.
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee wants to stand but McLauhglin is controlling the position.
McLauhglin wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee postures up.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McLauhglin wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLauhglin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee stays in close to McLauhglin's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee closes the distance and pushes McLauhglin back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
McLauhglin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McLauhglin avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries a knee to the head but McLauhglin blocks it.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but McLauhglin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLauhglin is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin McLauhglin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLauhglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin instigates a clinch.
McLauhglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McLauhglin regains guard immediately.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLauhglin is keeping the position for now.
Lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLauhglin is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and McLauhglin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLauhglin momentarily.
Lethal Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLauhglin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries to clinch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Lee.
McLauhglin tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
McLauhglin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McLauhglin is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLauhglin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee has his hands clasped together around McLauhglin's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee rushes McLauhglin and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin stalling in the clinch.
Lee is pushing McLauhglin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but McLauhglin blocks with his arms.
Lee has McLauhglin pushed against the cage.
McLauhglin breaks the clinch.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Lee forces McLauhglin back against the cage and clinches.
Lee just leaning against McLauhglin, taking a breather.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lethal Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
McLauhglin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLauhglin somewhat.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and McLauhglin moves out of range easily.
McLauhglin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McLauhglin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. McLauhglin shrugs it off though.
McLauhglin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
McLauhglin backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lethal Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lethal Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lethal Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Da Tweekaz - Zero Fucks Given as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner digs a good hook to Silva 's body.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Silva .
Tanner takes one on the button.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karl Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Tanner is quick to defend against it.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva 's hands.
Silva lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Tanner moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Tanner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva lands a body shot.
Tanner throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
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!
Donk. Tanner catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Silva 's defenses.
Tanner throws a low kick, looking for Silva 's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Karl Silva has been cut.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner controlling Silva 's posture.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner has control of Silva 's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Silva 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.
Tanner pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tanner defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Silva .
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Tanner scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
Tanner misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
We've been told by Silva 's head coaches at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanner swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Tanner lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva is rocked!
Silva walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tanner! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg comes to the cage accompanied by Willst du mit mir tanzen. Jesse Blake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Blake!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borg thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borg looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borg manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Borg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Borg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Borg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borg takes one to the side of the head.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borg needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Blake swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Borg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borg misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a left and a right that stings Borg.
Borg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Borg misses with a looping left.
Borg throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Borg swinging wildly here.
Borg moves away from the strike by Blake.
Borg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Borg misses its intended target.
Blake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Blake misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Borg misses the target.
Borg looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borg throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Borg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Borg won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Borg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake is trying to keep Borg in close.
Borg is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borg defends well.
Borg works over Blake with some ground and pound from guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully.
Borg connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blake wants to sweep here but Borg controlling him for the moment.
Borg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borg content to stall in guard here.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Borg from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Borg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Borg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borg throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Borg takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Borg avoids a kick to the body.
Borg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Borg.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borg manages to avoid it.
Borg wants to land a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Borg slips a jab and a cross from Blake.
It looked like Borg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake throws a shot to the body.
Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Borg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Jesse Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake catches Borg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borg throws a body kick that misses.
Blake swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Borg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Borg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake slips under a jab from Borg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg scores with a nice head shot.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake lands a really nice looking cross but Borg seems unphased.
Borg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blake catches Borg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Borg moved out of range.
Borg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borg moves away.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Borg is just out of range.
Borg slips under a jab.
Borg swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Borg misses
and Blake counters with a low kick, right behind Borg 's knee.
Blake jabs Borg right on the nose. Borg blinks but takes it well.
Blake slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Blake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Borg misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Borg avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake clobbers Borg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Borg.
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Borg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borg stuffs the takedown.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Borg is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Borg counters with a left to the body.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Borg.
Borg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Borg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Borg.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Borg fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borg if he has to take too many more of those.
Borg misses with a jab to the body
and Blake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borg misses with a straight right.
Blake lands a nice hook to Borg's body. Borg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Borg.
Blake slips under a jab from Borg.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from Borg.
Jesse Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Borg sizes up Blake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borg misses with a straight left.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borg. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Borg.
Borg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands a nice hook to Borg's body. Borg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake checks a leg kick.
Blake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borg misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Borg moves out of range easily.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borg on the side of the head.
Borg throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borg is rocked!
Borg lands with a nice combination. Blake backs away looking to recover.
Borg misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Borg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Borg wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs.
Borg seems to have got his legs back now.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borg.
Borg misses with a shot to the body
and Blake counters with a big uppercut that knocks Borg off his feet! Blake dives into side control looking to finish!
Borg struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Borg is right now.
Blake tries to score with some ground and pound. Borg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Borg tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borg manages to get back to half guard.
Borg tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a kimura but Borg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
Borg is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Borg keeping hold of Blake's head, controlling as best he can.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Borg gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borg looking for a sweep. Not yet Borg, not yet.
Borg controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Borg managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borg swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Borg misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Blake misses.
Blake throws the left hand but Borg avoids the punch easily.
Borg just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Blake misses.
Borg stalks Blake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blake's face. Blake staggers backwards, shaken.
Blake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Blake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Kissel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kissel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coal Chamber - Loco. Darren Kissel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Kissel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Bestarsson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissel misses with a few strikes there.
Bestarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bestarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some bone on bone action there as Kissel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kissel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Kissel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kissel punishes Bestarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bestarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Bestarsson misses.
Kissel has managed to clinch.
Kissel tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Bestarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bestarsson.
Kissel looking to slow down the pace here.
Kissel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kissel.
Kissel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bestarsson.
Kissel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissel scores with a shot to the side of Bestarsson's head.
Kissel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bestarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kissel as the two fighters clinch.
Kissel lands a left hand.
Bestarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kissel backwards.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
Kissel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kissel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bestarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kissel has managed to clinch.
Kissel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kissel has had enough of the clinch but Bestarsson keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kissel.
Kissel misses with some punches.
Kissel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land.
Bestarsson tries to work over Kissel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kissel controls his hands.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson lands an uppercut.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Kissel lands with a left to the head.
Kissel tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kissel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Kissel blocks with his arms.
Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bestarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Kissel's ribcage.
Kissel lands a right hand.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kissel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bestarsson with a knee to the head.
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Kissel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissel can't break the clinch.
Bestarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kissels head.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kissel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kissel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kissel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kissel.
Kissel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kissel misses with a two punch combination.
Kissel throws a nice looking combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kissel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bestarsson throws a hook but Kissel blocks it.
Kissel digs a good body shot into Bestarsson's ribs.
Kissel is looking to clinch but Bestarsson is avoiding it.
Kissel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kissel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bestarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissel can't find room to land a body shot as Bestarsson controls the action.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but Kissel blocks it.
Bestarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissel digs a good body shot into Bestarsson's ribs.
Kissel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissel manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kissel.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Bestarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kissel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissel takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses.
Bestarsson misses the jab.
Kissel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bestarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissel jabs at Bestarsson's body.
Kissel misses with a wild combination.
Bestarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darren Kissel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bestarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissel.
Darren Kissel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Kissel scores with a hook to the body. Bestarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kissel misses the shot to the body.
Bestarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bestarsson! But no joy.
Kissel darts in and clinches Bestarsson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bestarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kissel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissel swings for the body but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Kissel misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bestarsson counter with a right hand.
Bestarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kissel is out of range.
Kissel misses with a looping right.
Bestarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kissel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bestarsson on the side of the head.
Kissel misses with a wild body shot.
Kissel lands an overhand right.
Kissel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kissel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bestarsson misses with a body kick.
Kissel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bestarsson.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Bestarsson avoids them all with ease.
Bestarsson wants to counter the offense by Kissel and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Kissel.
Kissel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Kissel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
Bestarsson lands a head kick. Kissel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kissel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bestarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kissel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bestarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kissel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bestarsson sizes up Kissel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Jab from Bestarsson.
Kissel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kissel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses.
Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kissel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kissel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Bestarsson avoids them all with ease.
Bestarsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bestarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Kissel avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Kissel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissel misses with an uppercut. Bestarsson saw that one coming.
Bestarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kissel's shoulder, as Kissel tries to avoid the shot.
Kissel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kissel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bestarsson.
A combination from Kissel does no damage.
Bestarsson tries to bum rush Kissel with a series of wild strikes but Kissel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darren Kissel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissel throws a jab when Bestarsson was well out of range.
Kissel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bestarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kissel lands a nice hook to Bestarsson's body. Bestarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bestarsson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Kissel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kissel throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kissel is looking to wear down Bestarsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bestarsson throws a head kick but Kissel moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kissel misses.
Bestarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kissel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bestarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kissel.
Bestarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kissel misses with a series of wild punches.
Bestarsson lands a two punch combo.
Kissel moves out of range of the body kick from Bestarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bestarsson's head backwards.
Kissel clinches up against the cage.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kissel lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bestarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kissel.
Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissel.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kissel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kissel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bestarssons head.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kissel backwards.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bestarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Bestarsson.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kissel throws a combination that misses
and Bestarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel is leaning against Bestarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bestarsson is trying to push Kissel away but Kissel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kissel avoids the damage to the body.
Bestarsson lands an uppercut.
Kissel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissel is working Bestarsson over against the cage.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson has Kissel pressed against the cage, preventing Kissel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Kissel misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Kissel blocks with his arms.
Bestarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissel blocks an uppercut.
Kissel blocks an uppercut.
Kissel misses with a body punch.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Kissel takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land.
Kissel scores with a shot to the side of Bestarsson's head.
Kissel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Kissel blocks with his arms.
Kissel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bestarsson taking a breather.
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Darren Kissel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kissel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissel.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kissel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Bestarsson.
I think Bestarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Bestarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson 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 Ras Li Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judah comes to the cage accompanied by Limb By Limb. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yoshida's choice of entrance music: Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . Yuuto Yoshida has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Li Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah sets himself, and Yoshida steps forward looking for the clinch! Judah avoids it this time.
Judah lands a big head kick that sends Yoshida tumbling to the mat! Judah takes a step backwards and waves Yoshida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yoshida is rocked!
Judah throws an uppercut from hell that sends Yoshida clean off his feet! He's out cold! Judah stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ras Li Judah!
After the fight, Ras Li Judah was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Aldo Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to move into range but Pitbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Pitbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Pitbull's head but Pitbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pitbull! But no joy.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitbull off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Pitbull.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitbull's hands.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pitbull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Pitbull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitbull.
Pitbull clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitbull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson avoiding damage as Pitbull throws knees to the body.
Pitbull lands with a light punch inside.
Pitbull lands a damaging elbow.
Pitbull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arn Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitbull staying out of range there.
Pitbull takes one to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitbull. Anderson shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitbull lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
Pitbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Pitbull throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Pitbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitbull eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitbull - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitbull. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pitbull lands a jab to the head.
Pitbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pitbull does it's job there.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pitbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Arn Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pitbull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Pitbull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Pitbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pitbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Pitbull avoids it well.
Pitbull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitbull lands a head shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull misses the shot to the body.
Pitbull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to circle away but Pitbull has him pinned against the cage.
Pitbull scores with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Arn Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pitbull slowing the pace effectively.
Pitbull looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Pitbull to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pitbull.
Pitbull has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitbull lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitbull lands an uppercut.
Pitbull tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Pitbull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitbull moves away.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Pitbull shakes it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Pitbull has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo Pitbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pitbull pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pitbull won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pitbull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pitbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Pitbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Pitbull scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Pitbull throws a head punch that misses.
Pitbull lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arn Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aldo Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Holzken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otso Koski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski motions for Holzken to come forward. Koski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holzken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holzken scrambles back to his feet.
Koski digs a good body shot into Holzken's ribs.
Koski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holzkens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Holzken throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski works the jab nicely.
Koski connects with a jab.
Koski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holzken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holzken.
Koski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holzken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holzken slips under a jab from Koski.
Holzken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holzken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holzken.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Koski.
Holzken blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Otso Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holzken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Koski feints and then cracks Holzken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holzken down.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holzken counters with a left and a right that stings Koski.
Holzken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Holzken lands.
Holzken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holzken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holzken throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Holzken checks a leg kick.
Holzken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holzken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holzken misses the jab.
Koski's coach down at Netherlands Top Team & KT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Holzken slips a jab from Koski.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holzken missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski has closed the distance and engaged Holzken in a clinch.
Koski slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Holzken shrugs off.
Holzken has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holzken.
Koski tries to break free.
Holzken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Koski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holzken is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Koski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Holzken is persistently looking for the submission but Koski is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken looking for the RNC.
Holzken is not going to allow Koski to sit and survive in this position.
Holzken has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking for the choke from the back.
Holzken looking for the choke from the back.
Koski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holzken's arms.
Koski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holzken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koski is trying to get back to his feet but Holzken has full control of the position and if anything, Koski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koski wants to control his opponent's hands but Holzken gets his hands free.
Koski breaks Holzken's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Holzken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koski preventing the sweep.
Holzken is looking for a triangle but Koski pushes his legs off easily.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Koski from controlling successfully.
Holzken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holzken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken is not content to let Koski control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken gets full guard.
Koski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodney Holzken will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Koski.
Koski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Koski throws a leg kick but Holzken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
Otso Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holzken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Koski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holzken connects with a single shot there.
Holzken throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski is looking to clinch but Holzken is avoiding it.
Koski blocks a jab.
Koski tries to clinch
and Holzken counters with a stiff right hand.
Koski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Koski cracks Holzken with a good jab.
Holzken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Koski misses with a leg kick.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holzken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holzken misses with a straight left.
Holzken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holzken misses the jab.
Holzken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Holzken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koski.
Holzken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koski.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koski throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Holzken misses the target.
Koski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Holzken to counter with a crisp jab.
Holzken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koski trying to control from the bottom.
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koski sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Koski defending well.
Koski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Koski won't allow Holzken to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holzken wants to pass to mount but Koski is defending the position.
Koski pushes Holzken off looking to stand but Holzken dives back in and keeps control.
Holzken is thwarting Koski's attempts to control the position.
Rodney Holzken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Koski is defending well.
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Koski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koski is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holzken uses his free foot to push down on Koski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koski.
Holzken looking for a guillotine from mount but Koski is having none of it.
Koski tries to hold on but Holzken pushes him away.
Holzken won't let Koski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Holzken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Koski has worked his arm free - good work by Koski!
Holzken is working to tighten his grip on Koski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Koski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holzken is really squeezing tight and eventually Koski passes out! Holzken breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodney Holzken!
After winning the bout, Rodney Holzken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Knut Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Barakat lands.
Paulsen swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paulsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulsen's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paulsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Paulsen counters with a left to the body.
Paulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Paulsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paulsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paulsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Good shot there by Barakat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paulsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paulsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Barakat off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen moves out of range as Barakat strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paulsen lands with a good body shot.
Paulsen throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Paulsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Paulsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barakat leaves his chin hanging out and Paulsen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barakat crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knut Paulsen!
Knut Paulsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - We right here. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Lester.
Lester throws a leg kick but Koks checks it.
Koks tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses with a low kick as Koks jumps back.
A jab from Lester misses.
Koks throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lester misses with an uppercut
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koks.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koks can pounce on him.
Lester misses the jab.
Rafal Koks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koks.
Koks defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Koks throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester jabs at Koks's body.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester is looking to land body kicks.
Koks lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Koks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koks moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Koks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Koks.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Koks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koks is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Koks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Lester tries a low kick but Koks avoids it.
Koks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Koks misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Koks - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koks lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.
Lester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Koks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koks throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
Koks misses the body punch
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Koks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Koks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester's coach down at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely.
Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koks lands a two punch combo.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Koks's head but Koks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koks just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koks connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A cross from Koks lands.
Koks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lester connects with a leg kick. Koks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koks slips under a jab.
Koks scores with a nice strike.
Koks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Koks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester blocks a head kick by Koks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Koks connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Koks gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Koks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land.
Koks lands a left hand.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koks backwards.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Koks.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koks lands a shoulder strike.
Koks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koks throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Koks misses.
Koks connects with a body shot.
Koks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koks staying out of range there.
Rafal Koks is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Koks scores with a sloppy right hand. Lester should have avoided that one.
Lester checks a low kick from Koks.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Koks throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Koks lands a jab to Lester's midsection.
Koks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koks misses the shot to the body.
Koks throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Koks.
Lester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks scores with a hook.
Koks scores with a jab to the body.
Koks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
Lester swings for the body but Koks moves out of range.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester throws a leg kick but Koks moved away.
Jab from Koks.
Lester throws a solid leg kick but Koks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lester.
Koks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Koks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Lester throws a low kick but Koks moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Koks.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koks checks a leg kick.
Koks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koks stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Lester tries to get set, Koks tries to push him back and clinch up but Lester manages to avoid the attempt.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koks lands with an overhand left.
Koks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick from Koks.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Koks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
Koks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Koks.
Lester connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koks.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Koks's belly button to the back.
Lester misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Koks finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Koks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koks avoids the head kick by Lester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Koks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester connects with a right hand. Koks shakes it off.
Koks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koks tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koks.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koks closes the distance and clinches.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Koks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koks misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koks.
Koks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rafal Koks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koks misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Koks.
Koks lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
Koks connects with an inside leg kick.
Koks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lester misses with a hook
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
Koks scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koks throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Koks misses with a low kick.
Koks slips under a jab from Lester.
Lester connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Koks tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range.
Koks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
Koks throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Koks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Koks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lester misses the jab.
Koks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Koks misses with a looping left.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands.
Lester misses with a low kick as Koks jumps back.
Lester misses with a straight left.
Koks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lester just manages to avoid it.
Koks throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koks.
Koks clinches with his opponent.
Koks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Koks controls the action.
Koks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koks has him pressed against the cage.
Koks blocking some punches.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks misses with the head strike.
Koks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koks misses with some punches.
Koks blocking some punches.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks an elbow strike from Koks.
Koks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Koks has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Nice elbow from Koks.
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester dodges an elbow strike from Koks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Koks lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Koks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Koks.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
Koks misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koks.
Koks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester being controlled against the cage.
Koks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koks swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Koks.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Koks blocking some punches.
Koks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koks lands a nice uppercut.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Koks can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Koks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koks blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Koks.
Rafal Koks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koks gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koks.
Lester working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Koks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Koks!
A very excited looking Rafal Koks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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