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Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Amazon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Carmo. Those never looked like landing.
Carmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Amazon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carmo! But no joy.
Amazon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carmo darts in and clinches Amazon up against the cage.
Carmo works on Amazon's body with a couple of short punches.
Carmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmo digs a right hand underneath Amazon's ribcage. Amazon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carmo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Amazon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amazon backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carmo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amazon blocking some punches.
Amazon tries to pull guard but Carmo holds him up against the cage and eventually Amazon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Amazon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amazon letting Carmo take a breather here.
Carmo is stalling here.
Carmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amazon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amazon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carmo cracks Amazon with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Sydney Amazon has been cut.
Carmo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amazon shoots in and drives through. Carmo sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazon tries for a takedown but Carmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amazon.
Amazon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmo wants to control but Amazon postures up.
Amazon wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
Carmo tries to bench press Amazon off him but Amazon keeps the position.
Carmo is trying to control Amazon's posture but Amazon avoids it.
Carmo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazon has control of Carmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carmo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amazon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amazon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amazon is working for a guillotine from mount but Carmo frees his head quite easily.
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carmo gets full guard.
Amazon wants to control from the top but Carmo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amazon manages to get himself to full guard.
Carmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carmo pushing down on Amazon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sydney Amazon'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.
Nice takedown defense from Carmo. No joy for Amazon on that attempt.
Carmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Carmo. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Carmo misses.
Carmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Amazon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amazon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Amazon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmo drops Amazon with a right and a left! Carmo comes rushing in but Amazon regains his composure and manages to keep Carmo in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amazon is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Carmo 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.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Amazon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amazon keeping full guard, as Carmo tries to pass.
Amazon keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Carmo passes into half guard.
Amazon is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amazon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carmo pulls his head out easily.
Carmo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amazon trying to control but Carmo postures up.
Carmo is keen to just control but Amazon is a slippery customer.
Carmo throwing shots but Amazon is blocking nicely.
Carmo trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amazon shoots in for a double leg but Carmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carmo misses with a looping right.
Amazon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amazon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carmo misses with a wild body shot.
Amazon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amazon somewhat.
Amazon shoots in looking for a takedown. Carmo tries to sprawl out of it but Amazon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo lands with a good body shot.
Carmo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amazon blocks a jab.
Amazon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carmo is fending him off so far but Amazon persists. Nope, Carmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amazon slips a straight right by Carmo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo leaves Amazon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carmo wants it to stay on the feet.
Carmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Carmo. No joy for Amazon on that attempt.
Amazon shoots in looking for a takedown but Carmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amazon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Carmo and Amazon goes tumbling to the canvas! Carmo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Amazon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carmo lands a big elbow - Amazon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Carmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Our winner, Lucio Francisco Carmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donsone De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stark had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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224 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it.
De prevents Stark from standing back up.
De wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
De looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De lands a nice short elbow.
Stark tries to kick De off in order to stand up. De Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is pushing De's head away, looking to escape. De manages to hold on to the position though.
De has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De landing a few strikes.
De trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De lands a decent elbow from side control.
De tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De on the ground.
De working away.
De working the ground and pound.
Stark is rocked!
De scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De working the head and body with strikes.
Brandon Stark's cut is getting worse.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but De drags him back down.
De wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeez, Brandon Stark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Stark's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donsone De!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fivefold - Not The Only One. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Dempsey prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Dempsey wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Dempsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Jack Dempsey has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dempsey or not.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dempsey's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Dempsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Dempsey is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Oh Dempsey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dempsey to his knees! Peterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Peterson!
A very excited looking Thomas Peterson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekko Wannanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pekko Wannanen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wannanen closes the distance and clinches.
Wannanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wannanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wannanen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wannanen digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Wannanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wannanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Wannanen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wannanen.
Wannanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wannanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wannanen on the inside.
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wannanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wannanen throws a big uppercut that drops Lee! More strikes from Wannanen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lee lies dazed against the cage as Wannanen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekko Wannanen!
Pekko Wannanen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlet Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AssKicken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 5 finger death punch: Bad Company. Thoreaux AssKicken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adlet Mayer 's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thoreaux AssKicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adlet Mayer !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AssKicken slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from AssKicken misses its target.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt - AssKicken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
AssKicken misses with a low kick.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but AssKicken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thoreaux AssKicken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
AssKicken cracks Mayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.
AssKicken looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
AssKicken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by AssKicken, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AssKicken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. AssKicken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. AssKicken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
AssKicken sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. AssKicken defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for AssKicken.
Mayer landing with the ground and pound.
Mayer trying to control but AssKicken is working from the bottom.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AssKicken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mayer is sitting in close to AssKicken's body. AssKicken has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mayer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mayer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by AssKicken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiovani Aro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiovani Aro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aro scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Aro. Those never looked like landing.
Spice feints the counter takedown.
Aro tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aro wants to improve his position but Spice is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice tries to pass to full mount but Aro defends it.
Aro gets full guard.
Aro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spice manages to get himself to full guard.
Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aro wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spice is on top in guard.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice keeps trying to improve his position.
Aro pulls Spice in close to prevent any damage.
Spice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aro is keeping the position for now.
Spice is still trying to improve position.
Aro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spice is one step ahead there.
Aro is pulling down on Spice's head. It's preventing any offense from Spice, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries to free his leg and advance position but Aro is retaining full guard.
Spice won't allow Aro to sweep him here.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Spice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aro sprawls well. Aro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spice gets slowly back to his feet.
Aro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aro forces Spice back against the cage and clinches.
Spice wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Nice body punch from Aro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spice's head.
Aro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spice can do to turn this around?
Jab by Aro.
Aro slips a jab and a cross from Spice.
Aro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aro rushes Spice and presses him up against the cage.
Aro stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aro lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Aro.
Spice is rocked!
Spice goes for a takedown attempt but Aro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Spice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spice.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro moves into the clinch.
Spice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Spice's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Aro.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spice is still on wobbly legs! Can Aro finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spice! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aro is unloading with more strikes now! Spice drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiovani Aro!
A victorious Kiovani Aro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennamer has chosen J.D. Sumner - Old Man River as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
272 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beefcake tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kennamer dives in and scores a takedown into Beefcake's guard.
Kennamer content to stall in guard here.
Beefcake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefcake has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beefcake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kennamer has passed into side control.
Beefcake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kennamer cracks Beefcake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kennamer tries to score with some ground and pound. Beefcake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beefcake is trying to improve his position.
Beefcake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kennamer.
Beefcake trying his best to control but Kennamer has mounted him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennamer looking to ground and pound but Beefcake is blocking nicely.
Beefcake regains half guard.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Kennamer there.
Ground and pound from Kennamer.
Kennamer wants to pass the guard but Beefcake is defending well.
Beefcake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefcake's head.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefcake defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beefcake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kennamer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beefcake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer stopping the sweep attempt from Beefcake.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beefcake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beefcake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kennamer throws a strike but Beefcake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beefcake throws a strike but Kennamer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennamer tries to free his leg and advance position but Beefcake is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Beefcake blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennamer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beefcake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennamer feints the counter takedown.
Kennamer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beefcake's guard.
Kennamer looking to sit in guard and control but Beefcake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kennamer keeping moving, preventing Beefcake from controlling successfully.
Beefcake throws a big right hand that misses.
Kennamer wants to sweep here but Beefcake controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer has his hands on Beefcake's head, controlling the position.
Beefcake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beefcake controls the pace.
Kennamer pulls Beefcake in close to his closed guard and prevents Beefcake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beefcake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefcake wants to pass the guard but Kennamer is keeping the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kennamer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beefcake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennamer's head.
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Beefcake throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefcake wants to pass the guard but Kennamer is keeping the position.
Kennamer controlling Beefcake's posture.
Beefcake throws an elbow that misses. Kennamer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beefcake's guard. Nice move by Kennamer!
Beefcake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beefcake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kennamer manages to get himself to full guard.
Beefcake won't allow Kennamer to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beefcake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennamer is pulling down on Beefcake's head to control his posture.
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beefcake wants to control from the top but Kennamer keeps moving.
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefcake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kennamer wants to sweep but no luck.
Beefcake throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Beefcake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kennamer is thwarting Beefcake's attempts to control the position.
Beefcake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beefcake is not content to let Kennamer control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beefcake wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy.
James Daniel Kennamer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Beefcake dodges it nicely.
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 Brutus Beefcake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Daniel Kennamer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Beefcake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kennamer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beefcake scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kennamer as Beefcake shoots in.
Kennamer scores with a punch to the head.
Kennamer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kennamer content to control rather than advance.
Beefcake tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer trying to control from Beefcake's half guard. Beefcake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kennamer working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefcake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kennamer wants to pass the guard but Beefcake is keeping the position.
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Beefcake blocks nicely.
Beefcake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Kennamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennamer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beefcake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beefcake gets back to half guard.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beefcake is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefcake defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennamer pulls his head out easily.
Beefcake wants to get back to full guard.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beefcake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennamer tries to avoid it but Beefcake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennamer to the ground. Kennamer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennamer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kennamer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beefcake throws a leg kick that is checked
so Kennamer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beefcake working for a triangle but Kennamer defends it easily.
Kennamer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beefcake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennamer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniel Kennamer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennamer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Daniel Kennamer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
148 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Podolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Podolski throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Podolski gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Collins shoots in and bounces Podolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
Podolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Podolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podolski defends well.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Podolski pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Podolski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podolski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Podolski pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolski is one step ahead there.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
Podolski trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Podolski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Collins moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Podolski sprawls and moves away.
Collins looks for a takedown but Podolski sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Podolski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
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!
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins passes Podolski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Podolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head.
Collins works his way into side control.
Podolski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Podolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Podolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Collins goes for a double leg but Podolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podolski continues to drive forward.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Podolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Podolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Podolski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Podolski some visible discomfort.
Collins cracks Podolski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Podolski is looking to reverse the position.
Collins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Collins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Podolski's head but Podolski avoids it well.
Podolski prevents Collins from improving position.
Collins cracks Podolski with a big elbow.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins lands a nice forearm strike.
Collins is working Podolski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Collins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins swings around for an armbar but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Podolski preventing the sweep.
Collins has an active guard here but Podolski has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to full guard but Podolski has passed into side control.
Podolski wants to stand but Collins has his arm trapped.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins wants to control but Podolski postures up.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Podolski tries to stand but Collins is controlling his head.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head.
Collins is pressing down on Podolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Podolski is holding on for now.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Podolski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Podolski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Podolski leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski misses with a leg kick
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Podolski controls the pace.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podolski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podolski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolski is one step ahead there.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Podolski swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Podolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves away from the strike by Podolski.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Podolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Podolski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Podolski is quick to defend against it.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Podolski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Podolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Collins cracks Podolski with a big right hand but Podolski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Podolski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Podolski dodges the ground and pound from Collins.
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Podolski parries the strikes from Collins easily there. Collins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Podolski to escape.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins trying to control the action but Podolski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zee Snore (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 Tokyo, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zee Snore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snore connects with a body shot that sends Diggs's belly button to the back.
Snore misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snore throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Snore throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Snore blocking some punches.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Snore working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Snore lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore misses with the head strike.
Snore swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggs.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
Snore just leaning against Diggs, taking a breather.
Snore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Diggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diggs wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Diggs is trying to trip Snore. He has hold of a leg but Snore is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diggs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Snore keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Snore wants to stand and escape but Diggs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Snore has wrist control.
Snore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diggs 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snore throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Snore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snore. That did some damage!
Snore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snore moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Snore slips under a jab from Diggs.
Snore throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Snore misses its intended target.
Snore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Diggs throws a low kick but Snore moves out of range easily.
Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snore lands with a cross.
Snore throws a nice looking combination but Diggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snore.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Snore.
Snore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zee Snore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snore throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Snore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
Snore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snore.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Snore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zee Snore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggs clinches up with Snore and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snore scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Snore lands with a short shot to the head.
Zee Snore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Snore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
A short uppercut from Snore.
Snore struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Snore avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snore is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggs gets an underhook and turns Snore into the cage.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Snore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggs up against the cage.
Snore has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs trying to stall but Snore improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Snore pushes Diggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snore blocking some punches.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snore misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Snore lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Snore's ribcage. Snore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
Snore working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snore misses with the head strike.
Diggs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snore tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snore blocks an uppercut.
Diggs pushes Snore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Snore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs slowing the pace effectively.
Snore swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snore misses with some punches.
Snore working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zee Snore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Snore cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Snore slips a jab from Diggs.
Snore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snore lands a nice hook to Diggs's body. Diggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diggs if he has to take too many more of those.
Snore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snore scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snore.
Snore with a hook.
Snore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Snore misses.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zee Snore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snore moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Snore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snore jabs Diggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snore misses with a looping right.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggs - that will leave a mark!
Snore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snore missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Snore coming out on top.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Snore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snore circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snore.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to take a breather but Snore is having none of it.
Snore tries to kick Diggs off but Diggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs thows a huge punch but Snore dodges it nicely.
Snore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggs.
Snore is trying to stand back up but Diggs is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Snore saw that one coming.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Snore.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snore.
Snore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs throws a hook but Snore avoids it easily.
Snore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snore swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Zee Snore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snore checks a leg kick nicely.
Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diggs moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Snore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Snore!
A relieved looking Zee Snore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans delivers a nice body kick.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the head.
Klimov works the jab nicely.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmermans's hands.
Klimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Timmermans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans counters with a nice body shot.
Timmermans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimov in his tracks.
Timmermans slips a straight right by Klimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Timmermans throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Klimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timmermans thinking.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Timmermans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Klimov jabs Timmermans right on the nose. Timmermans blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
It looked like Timmermans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klimov.
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Klimov saw that one coming.
Klimov throws the left hand but Timmermans avoids the punch easily.
Klimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Timmermans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Timmermans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klimov looks winded!
Klimov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there.
Klimov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klimov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmermans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Timmermans is controlling the position.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmermans won't allow it.
Timmermans can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Klimov tries to break the clinch but Timmermans is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Klimov has had enough of the clinch but Timmermans keeps him there for the moment.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Timmermans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Timmermans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Timmermans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Klimov.
Timmermans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimov.
Timmermans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Klimov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Klimov's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klimov gets tackled into the cage by Timmermans. Timmermans maintains the clinch.
Timmermans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmermans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Timmermans.
Timmermans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov manages to break the clinch.
Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a crisp one two that drops Klimov! Timmermans thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Klimov to his feet! Klimov is in big trouble!
Klimov is rocked!
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Klimov's body.
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmermans finish him?
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Timmermans is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Klimov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Klimov is out cold! Timmermans holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans retains his middleweight title!
Casper Timmermans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Vova Klimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Пошел на хуй , Крис Картер !'.
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