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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Marley (ranked 263 p4p, 14 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 349 p4p, 19 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Curran.
Curran moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley checks a leg kick nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Curran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran trying to control the position but Marley is working away.
Marley is trying to control Curran's posture but Curran avoids it.
Marley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curran off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curran tries to escape the position.
Marley misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marley controls the action.
Marley working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Curran is doing well to defend. Marley seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Curran is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Marley!
After the big win, Tomas Marley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 104 p4p, 4 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 445 p4p, 14 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kruger's choice of entrance music: Enter The Spingbok Ninja. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuklinsky blocks it well.
Kruger throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuklinsky is wise to it.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kuklinsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuklinsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuklinsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Kuklinsky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuklinsky.
A combination from Kuklinsky does no damage.
Kuklinsky misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky sets himself, and Kruger steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuklinsky avoids it this time.
Kuklinsky is looking to wear down Kruger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuklinsky cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuklinsky throws a one two combo.
Kuklinsky slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
A combination from Kuklinsky does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger tries to bum rush Kuklinsky with a series of wild strikes but Kuklinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuklinsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruger scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuklinsky.
We've been informed that Kruger 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.
Jab by Kuklinsky.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Kuklinsky saw that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuklinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruger or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger pulls guard.
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.
Kruger wants to hit a switch here but Kuklinsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruger there!
Kruger tries to reverse the position but Kuklinsky maintains control.
Kruger wants to hold on but Kuklinsky pushes him away.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruger wants to control the action here but instead Kuklinsky manages to pass to full mount!
Kuklinsky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuklinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kuklinsky slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky 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.
Kuklinsky darts in trying to clinch
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Kuklinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky looks to land a combination but Kruger avoids it well.
Kuklinsky checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuklinsky!
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuklinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kuklinsky lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuklinsky throws a combination that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Kuklinsky drives through and clinches with Kruger against the cage.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kuklinsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body.
Dustin Kruger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kruger tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kuklinsky.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuklinsky.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger looking to throw knees to the head but Kuklinsky is blocking nicely.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Kruger.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuklinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Kruger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Kuklinsky's ribcage. Kuklinsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuklinsky or not.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kruger lands a front kick.
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuklinsky on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger cracks Kuklinsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Kuklinsky with an uppercut!
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Kuklinsky's head but Kuklinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws the left hand but Kuklinsky avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuklinsky jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a straight right. Kuklinsky didn't see that one coming.
Kuklinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuklinsky moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuklinsky lands with a nice body punch.
Kuklinsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a hook but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky with a jab.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinsky moves away.
Kuklinsky tries to counter by clinching up but Kruger breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard Kuklinsky is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands a head shot.
Kuklinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuklinsky misses the target.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuklinsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky takes one on the button.
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky blocks a leg kick.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuklinsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruger - the referee stops the clock and Kuklinsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruger. Kuklinsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuklinsky looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kuklinsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuklinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger connects with a right hand. Kuklinsky shakes it off.
Kruger lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuklinsky off the cage and back into range.
Kruger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuklinsky swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuklinsky.
Kruger throws a low kick but Kuklinsky moves out of range easily.
Kuklinsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuklinsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuklinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Kruger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kuklinsky walks into a left hand.
Kruger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Richard Kuklinsky had this to say: 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 447 p4p, 65 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 962 p4p, 132 weight class). Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leeland Lillard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bode Muller'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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lillard thumps Muller with a low kick.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Lillard feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Muller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lillards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muller checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Muller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt - Lillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Lillard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lillard looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
Muller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muller lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller pushes down on Lillard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lillard tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lillard reverses the position - he's now on top in Muller's guard.
Muller has his foot on Lillard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lillard works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller being controlled here, momentarily.
Lillard continues to stall.
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lillard 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.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to control but Lillard passes easily into half guard.
Muller tries to get to full guard but Lillard has control of the leg.
Muller gets full guard.
Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lillard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller wants to hit a switch here but Lillard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muller there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to hold on but Lillard postures up.
Muller gets back to half guard.
Lillard prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller trying to control here.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lillard is looking to chop away at Muller's legs.
Muller needs to keep his hands up - Lillard had a free shot at his head there.
Muller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muller trying to control the action but Lillard is working from the bottom.
Muller seems to be looking for submissions.
Lillard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Muller wants to control but Lillard is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lillard is just riding it out for now. Muller eventually gives up the hold.
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Lillard is defending well.
Lillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muller wants to free his trapped foot but Lillard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lillard is trying to control but can't.
Muller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muller is looking to stall here but Lillard recovers full guard.
Lillard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lillard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Muller sees coming a mile off.
Lillard lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lillard wants to land a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lillard blocks it well.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lillard.
Lillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muller goes for a double leg but Lillard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lillard continues to drive forward.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Muller misses.
Lillard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Lillard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lillard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lillard throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Lillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lillard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lillard misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Lillard is looking to land body kicks.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lillard with a body shot.
Lillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lillard misses with a body punch
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Lillard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lillard is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Lillard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lillard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
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 Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lillard scores with a nice strike.
Lillard looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lillard can pounce on him.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a left to the body.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lillard enables Muller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lillard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lillard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller postures up in Lillard's guard and throws a big left but Lillard blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller looking to sit in guard and control but Lillard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lillard stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is looking for a triangle but Lillard pushes his legs off easily.
Muller is trying to hold Lillard in close to prevent damage but Lillard has managed to pass into half guard.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.
Muller is persisting with the attempt 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.
Muller manages to get to full guard.
Muller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lillard stands up from Muller's guard - Lillard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muller clobbers Lillard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lillard's head.
Muller moves away from the strike by Lillard.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lillard tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller scores with a nice right hand.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lillard has time to react.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Lillard throws a leg kick
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lillard.
Lillard throws a solid leg kick but Muller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lillard.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and Lillard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Lillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Lillard is looking to wear down Muller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lillard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Leeland Lillard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a hook. Lillard ducked under it nicely.
Lillard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lillard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a hook but Lillard avoids it easily.
Lillard is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller swings widly with a right hand
letting Lillard counter with a right hand.
Lillard with a jab.
Lillard tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lillard misses with a body shot
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Muller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lillard moves away from the strike by Muller.
Lillard misses with a head kick.
Bode Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lillard throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leeland Lillard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lillard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leeland Lillard!
After winning the bout, Leeland Lillard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 2265 p4p, 290 weight class) and Jacques La Haine (ranked 3536 p4p, 413 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Rider. La Haine has chosen Cut Killer - Nique La Police as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacques La Haine struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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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
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Jacques La Haine!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power scores with a decent looking hook.
La Haine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Haine staying out of range there.
Power loads up on a big right hand but La Haine slips the punch.
Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
La Haine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Haine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - La Haine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Power connects with a jab.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Haine lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Power tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but La Haine defends well and Power ends up having to push La Haine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
La Haine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Haine slips a straight right by Power.
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!
La Haine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Haine, as that shot connected.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power staying out of range there.
Power misses with a hook
and La Haine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that La Haine 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.
La Haine scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine blocks a head kick by Power.
La Haine throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
La Haine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Haine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Haine.
Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Haine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
La Haine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Jacques La Haine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Haine misses with a low kick.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Haine finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Haine lands a jab to the nose.
La Haine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power missing with a left hand there. La Haine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Haine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Haine misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
La Haine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from La Haine.
La Haine throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Haine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
La Haine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around La Haine's waist but La Haine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Power off to one side.
Power is breathing heavily.
La Haine with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
La Haine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by La Haine.
Power tried to score with a low kick but La Haine checks it.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Power keeps La Haine at a distance using the push kick.
La Haine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Haine misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
La Haine misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Haine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power throws a hook but La Haine blocks it.
La Haine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Haine dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
La Haine moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
La Haine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Haine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Haine is looking to score with low kicks.
La Haine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Power tries to work over La Haine's front leg with a kick but La Haine checks it.
Good leg kick by La Haine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from La Haine tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Haine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with an uppercut. La Haine saw that one coming.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from La Haine misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Haine. That's going to slow Power down.
Power moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
Power appears to be looking for a big counter.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Haine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Haine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
La Haine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Haine throws a leg kick
and La Haine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Haine walks into a jab.
Power tried to score with a low kick but La Haine checks it.
La Haine digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques La Haine dominated that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Haine.
A swing and a miss from Power.
La Haine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Power might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
La Haine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
La Haine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
La Haine throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Haine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Haine cracks Power with a good jab.
La Haine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Power misses its target.
La Haine is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Haine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Haine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Haine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
La Haine throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
La Haine throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
La Haine wants to clinch.
La Haine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
La Haine misses the jab.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacques La Haine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Haine. La Haine obviously looking to wear him down.
La Haine keeps Power at a distance using the push kick.
La Haine misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
La Haine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power throws a right hand that La Haine ducks under and follows up with a left that La Haine also avoids with ease.
La Haine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Haine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
La Haine moves away from the strike by Power.
La Haine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Haine has managed to clinch.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Haine avoids it.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Haine throws a head punch that misses.
Power is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
La Haine lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
La Haine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Haine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power tries to work over La Haine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but La Haine is blocking nicely.
La Haine cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power throws an elbow that misses.
La Haine lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as La Haine controls his hands.
La Haine misses with an elbow strike.
La Haine pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by La Haine.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Power.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Haine works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from La Haine - that landed with a thud.
La Haine connects with a knee to the head.
Power blocks a body shot from La Haine.
La Haine tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
La Haine is struggling to control the position.
La Haine working Power over with knees to the body.
La Haine lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Haine.
La Haine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
La Haine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La Haine obliges.
Power prevents a body shot from La Haine.
La Haine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Power tries to work over La Haine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power looking to slow down the pace here.
Power tries to work over La Haine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Haine.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as La Haine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques La Haine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
La Haine scoring well with a low kick there.
La Haine throws a good cross that connects.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power throws a jab when La Haine was well out of range.
La Haine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power backing away here, and La Haine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
La Haine needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Haine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power misses with a hook. La Haine ducked under it nicely.
Power throws a head kick but La Haine moves out of range.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Haine, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Haine fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Power walks into a jab.
La Haine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Haine. La Haine obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine connects with a solid leg kick.
Power blocks a head kick by La Haine.
La Haine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
A low kick from La Haine misses
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
La Haine moves out of range of the strikes.
Power throws a leg kick
and La Haine counters with a stiff right hand.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Haine lands with a good body shot.
That kick from La Haine tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Haine lands with a shot to the body.
Power throws a lazy right hand but La Haine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Haine connects with a solid leg kick.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques La Haine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power loads up on a big right hand but La Haine slips the punch.
La Haine connects with a nice looking jab.
La Haine misses the jab.
La Haine thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
La Haine avoids the body shot from Power.
La Haine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
La Haine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
La Haine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Haine slips a straight right by Power.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by La Haine.
La Haine scores with a shot to the body.
La Haine lands with a thumping leg kick.
La Haine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Power on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as La Haine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Power moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
La Haine slips a jab and a cross from Power.
La Haine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Haine.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power tries to land a front kick but La Haine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from La Haine.
Power is looking to chop away at La Haine's legs.
La Haine connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Haine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
La Haine feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine misses with a low kick.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
La Haine throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Haine.
La Haine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - La Haine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
La Haine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Power blocks a jab.
La Haine misses the shot to the body.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and La Haine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Power misses with a looping left.
La Haine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
A jab from Power misses.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Haine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
La Haine slips under a jab from Power.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques La Haine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Haine 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques La Haine!
Jacques La Haine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 685 p4p, 94 weight class) and Artem Irhin (ranked 2166 p4p, 279 weight class). Artem Irhin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Irhin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irhin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Irhin throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irhin at a distance.
Zaire 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.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Irhin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Irhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Irhin.
Zaire is looking for a counter combo.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irhin on the side of the head.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Irhin was not able to check.
Zaire throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Irhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Irhin connects with the punch.
Irhin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Irhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Irhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irhin avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Irhin shakes it off.
Irhin punishes Zaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire looks to throw a body kick
and Irhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irhin throws a wild hook but Zaire just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Irhin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Zaire raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 986 p4p, 145 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 767 p4p, 112 weight class). Heikkinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dusk doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dusk checks a leg kick.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen lands with a straight right. Dusk didn't see that one coming.
Heikkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dusk avoids it.
Dusk working aggressively here.
Dusk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Dusk blocks it.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dusk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dusk lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dusk lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dusk.
Heikkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Dusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dusk tries to pull guard but Heikkinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heikkinen.
Dusk drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heikkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Heikkinen clinches up with Dusk and pushes him back against the cage.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dusk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dusk.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Heikkinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk lands with a light punch inside.
Dusk scores with a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Heikkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dusk.
Dusk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dusk takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Dusk is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dusk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dusk.
Dusk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heikkinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen gets through Dusk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands with a left to the head.
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Dusk blocks it.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Dusk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heikkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dusk.
Dusk misses with a punch on the inside.
Heikkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dusk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Dusk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dusk has hold of one of Heikkinen's legs. Heikkinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Dusk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Heikkinen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk has clasped his hands together around Heikkinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to get back to his feet but Dusk drags him back down.
Dusk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Heikkinen is avoiding damage well.
Heikkinen is pushing Dusk's head away, looking to escape. Dusk manages to hold on to the position though.
Dusk scoring with punches from side control.
Dusk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heikkinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Dusk is avoiding it.
Dusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dusk checks a leg kick nicely.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch.
Heikkinen misses the jab.
Dusk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dusk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dusk has time to react.
Heikkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dusk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but Dusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heikkinen moves in looking to clinch but Dusk pushes him off.
Dusk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heikkinen cracks Dusk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Heikkinen misses
and Dusk counters with a takedown into side control.
Dusk throws a strike aimed at the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen avoids it well.
Heikkinen defending against the ground and pound.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heikkinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dusk lands an elbow.
Dusk is looking to take a break and control but Heikkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heikkinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dusk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heikkinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dusk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen pushes Dusk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dusk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dusk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dusk trying to control the action but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Heikkinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dusk is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Heikkinen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk is chipping away with strikes.
Heikkinen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dusk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heikkinen wants to get back to his feet but Dusk drags him back down.
Dusk 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.
Dusk scoring with punches from side control.
Dusk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Heikkinen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Heikkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dusk swats away the attempt to clinch by Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands with a good body shot.
Heikkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up but Dusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Dusk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dusk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dusk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a solid leg kick but Dusk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heikkinen.
Dusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Heikkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Dusk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heikkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dusk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
Dusk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heikkinen sprawls and moves away.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Dusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Dusk slips the punch.
Dusk ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Dusk throws a body shot but no joy.
Heikkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Dusk feinted with a counter takedown.
Heikkinen looks to land a left hand but Dusk moved out of range nicely.
Dusk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heikkinen sprawls and moves away.
Heikkinen tests Dusk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dusk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk moves in looking to clinch but Heikkinen pushes him off.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dusk counter with a right hand.
Heikkinen catches Dusk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dusk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Heikkinen tests Dusk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heikkinen.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen scores with the left hand. Dusk knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
A quick step to the side and Dusk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dusk is looking to clinch but Heikkinen is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen lands with a straight right. Dusk didn't see that one coming.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dusk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heikkinen!
Heikkinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dusk is controlling him well.
Dusk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dusk is looking to take a break and control but Heikkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heikkinen is trying to get back to his feet.
Heikkinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heikkinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dusk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dusk lands a few punches from side control.
Dusk working the head with strikes.
Heikkinen wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk working the body and head with strikes.
Dusk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Heikkinen pushes Dusk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dusk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dusk is putting a hurting on Heikkinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dusk lands a few punches from side control.
Heikkinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dusk is controlling him well.
Heikkinen throws Dusk to one side and escapes!
Dusk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dusk defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen wants to slow Dusk down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dusk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dusk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dusk slips under a jab.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Dusk.
Dusk misses with a looping right.
Heikkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dusk counters with a right hand to the body.
Heikkinen looks to land a left hand but Dusk moved out of range nicely.
Heikkinen clobbers Dusk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Heikkinen misses the target.
Dusk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Dusk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heikkinen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
Kaino Heikkinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Drake Dusk had this to say: 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 877 p4p, 127 weight class) and Brendan Duff (ranked 1158 p4p, 165 weight class). Duff has chosen Determined by Mudvayne as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Duff!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Duff.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Duff avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
Duff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nutzzzz misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Duff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nutzzzz looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Duff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nutzzzz defends it well.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Duff.
Nutzzzz avoids the head kick by Duff.
Nutzzzz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
Duff feints the counter takedown.
Duff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Nutzzzz misses
and Duff counters with a single leg into guard. Nutzzzz didn't expect that.
Nutzzzz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutzzzz pulls Duff in to control the position.
Nutzzzz continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutzzzz pulls Duff in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutzzzz is keeping the position for now.
Nutzzzz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nutzzzz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nutzzzz under the eye.
Deez Nutzzzz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff darts in and clinches Nutzzzz up against the cage.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nutzzzz avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Nutzzzz.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz prevents Duff from breaking the clinch.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
Duff misses with some punches.
Duff working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand.
Nutzzzz pushes Duff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch.
Duff lands with a hook. Nutzzzz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Duff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nutzzzz misses the shot to the body.
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Duff is out of range.
Duff with the counter takedown but Nutzzzz avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
Nutzzzz lands with an overhand left.
Nutzzzz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duff throws a hook but Nutzzzz blocks it.
Duff lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
Duff clobbers Nutzzzz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the body.
Duff misses the jab.
Duff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duff punishes Nutzzzz's body with a nice straight punch.
Nutzzzz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz throws an overhand right that lands on Duff's shoulder, as Duff tries to avoid the shot.
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 Deez Nutzzzz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Duff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nutzzzz. That did some damage!
Duff cracks Nutzzzz with a good jab.
Nutzzzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duff.
Duff 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.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nutzzzz counters with a straight right hand.
Nutzzzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nutzzzz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff lands a nice shot that snaps Nutzzzz's head back.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Duff lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff misses with a straight right.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Nutzzzz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nutzzzz is fending him off so far but Duff persists. Nope, Nutzzzz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nutzzzz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nutzzzz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Duff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nutzzzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Duff throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Nutzzzz as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz scores with the left hand. Duff knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duff.
Nutzzzz throws a jab when Duff was well out of range.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
Nutzzzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Duff avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deez Nutzzzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Duff moves out of range of the strikes.
And Duff tries to counter it with a takedown but Nutzzzz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Duff misses.
Duff misses with a hook
and Nutzzzz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nutzzzz lands a nice hook to Duff's body. Duff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duff.
Duff slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Duff tries to counter it with a takedown but Nutzzzz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Nutzzzz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duff doesn't seem phased though.
Duff misses with a hook.
Nutzzzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz moves away from the strike by Duff.
Nutzzzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz loads up on a big right hand but Duff slips the punch.
Nutzzzz connects with the punch.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Brendan Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duff throws a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Nutzzzz misses its target.
Nutzzzz lands a big uppercut and Duff crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Duff looks OK. Nutzzzz waves Duff back to his feet!
Duff is rocked!
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Duff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duff is still on wobbly legs! Can Nutzzzz finish him?
Nutzzzz throws a shot to the body.
Duff seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duff connects with a nice looking jab.
Nutzzzz scores with a sloppy right hand. Duff should have avoided that one.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz slips a jab from Duff.
Nutzzzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duff walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nutzzzz dominated that second round.
That's time! Nutzzzz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duff thumps Nutzzzz with a low kick.
Nutzzzz lands with a nice body punch.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Duff needs to keep his hands up - Nutzzzz had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Duff misses.
Nutzzzz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nutzzzz. Beautiful body shot.
Duff digs a good hook to Nutzzzz's body.
Duff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Duff gets tackled into the cage by Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Duff's head.
Duff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nutzzzz after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nutzzzz is keeping busy.
Nutzzzz works on Duff's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutzzzz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Duff drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nutzzzz follows Duff to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deez Nutzzzz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 345 p4p, 47 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 522 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Obuhov.
Obuhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obuhov throws a combination that misses
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Jab from Murhaa.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Obuhov scoring with some ground and pound.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murhaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obuhov manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa postures up.
Murhaa is stalling in the full guard.
Murhaa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Obuhov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Obuhov moved away.
Obuhov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Obuhov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Obuhov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obuhov landing a few strikes.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Murhaa is working away.
The ground and pound from Obuhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murhaa struggling a bit here.
Obuhov working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Murhaa prevents Obuhov from moving into mount.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Murhaa is not content to let Obuhov control the position.
Obuhov tries to move to mount but Murhaa blocks the move with his legs.
Obuhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Obuhov misses with the ground and pound.
Murhaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obuhov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obuhov working the ground and pound but Murhaa is defending the strikes.
Obuhov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov grinds an elbow into Murhaa's temple.
Murhaa defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa is looking for a sweep.
Obuhov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Murhaa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Obuhov is trying to control. Murhaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obuhov controlling the action here.
Murhaa keeping hold of Obuhov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa pushes Obuhov off looking to stand but Obuhov dives back in and keeps control.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Murhaa dodges it nicely.
Obuhov is pressing down on Murhaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhaa is holding on for now.
Murhaa is staying active underneath Obuhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obuhov slips a nice elbow through Murhaa's hands, connecting with Murhaa's forehead.
Murhaa trying to control but Obuhov postures up.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obuhov controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obuhov.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Obuhov does it's job there.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Obuhov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murhaa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Obuhov looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obuhov blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murhaa as he jumps to the side.
Obuhov throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obuhov's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Obuhov feints the counter takedown.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Obuhov had a free shot at his head there.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Obuhov.
Obuhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obuhov cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obuhov throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Obuhov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obuhov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Obuhov 's knee.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obuhov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
That has opened up Anton Obuhov's cut even more.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obuhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Obuhov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Phol Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Phol Murhaa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class) and Mack Branco (ranked 153 p4p, 23 weight class). Branco has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. 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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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Branco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Branco blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli.
A little jabbing left from Branco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Branco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Kaunismieli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Branco misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Branco.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaunismieli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Branco is avoiding it.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaunismieli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli is wise to it.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a body kick.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco cracks Kaunismieli with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli scores with a one two! Branco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
Branco misses with an uppercut
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Branco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco throws a lazy body kick
and Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Branco tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A short left from Branco.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branco or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Kaunismieli presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack Branco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Branco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Branco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Branco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Branco checks it
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Kaunismieli's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Branco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Branco's knee momentarily.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Branco is having none of it.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Branco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Branco.
Branco 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.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter the offense by Branco and move into the clinch.
Branco misses with a kick to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli stalks Branco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branco's face. Branco staggers backwards, shaken.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaunismieli duly obliges.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Branco saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mack Branco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaunismieli misses with a right hand
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaunismieli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Branco.
Branco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco misses with a right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Branco scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaunismieli.
Branco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses its target.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Branco.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branco throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Branco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the head.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco thows a body kick. Kaunismieli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Branco pushes him off.
Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Branco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Branco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Branco looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco lands with a kick to the temple. Kaunismieli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli tries to bum rush Branco with a series of wild strikes but Branco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Branco misses
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Branco throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branco.
Kaunismieli has Branco up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco gets control of Kaunismieli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Branco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaunismieli is one step ahead there.
Branco trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaunismieli controls the pace.
Branco working a defensive guard here.
Branco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaunismieli controls the pace.
Branco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaunismieli stacks Branco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaunismieli!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco is looking for a sweep.
Branco is trying to control Kaunismieli's posture but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Branco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Branco trying to hold on to Kaunismieli's head to control him but Kaunismieli postures up.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaunismieli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaunismieli is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaunismieli trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branco.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Branco misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco motions for Kaunismieli to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Branco connects with a single shot there.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaunismieli!
Branco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Branco trying to control the action but Kaunismieli is working from the bottom.
Branco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kaunismieli!
Kaunismieli avoids a series of strikes thrown by Branco.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kaunismieli has worked his arm free - good work by Kaunismieli!
Branco trying to control the position but Kaunismieli is working away.
Branco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaunismieli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco swings around for an armbar but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branco's guard.
Kaunismieli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Branco is trying to control the position but Kaunismieli postures up.
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.
Branco has his foot on Kaunismieli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaunismieli works his way back into a safe position though.
Branco is trying to control the position but Kaunismieli postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaunismieli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaunismieli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mack Branco.
I think Kaunismieli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class). Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is デッドマンズ銃. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajun Puno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Slice moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Puno tries to work over Slice's front leg with a kick but Slice checks it.
A big right from Slice misses.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to land a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Puno clinches up with Slice and pushes him back against the cage.
Slice working aggressively here.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice works on Puno's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Slice blocking some punches.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slice blocks a body shot from Puno.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Puno 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.
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno blocks a jab.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice misses the jab.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Puno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slice is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puno throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice connects with an inside leg kick.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slice thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno misses with a body punch
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice misses with the body kick
and Puno counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Slice misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno throws a solid leg kick but Slice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puno.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Slice misses.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Puno tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno slips a jab from Slice.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Puno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Slice tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Slice misses with a hook.
Slice swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice's corner calls for a 1-2. Slice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slice lands a jab to the nose.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kajun Puno's cut is getting worse.
Slice sends Puno crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slice is motioning to the referee to let Puno up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Puno walks straight into a right hand from Slice - that's dropped him! Slice jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Puno from any more punishment! Puno complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice 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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