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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 1824 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Kay Bone (ranked 46 p4p, 74 weight class). Kay Bone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala dips to his left and cracks Bone with an uppercut!
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
Bone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala finds it's way through Bone's defenses.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBone.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone moves away from the strike by Batirovenkekikala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bone finds it's way round the side to connect with Batirovenkekikala's head.
Batirovenkekikala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a left and a right that stings Batirovenkekikala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirovenkekikala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Bone walks into a left hand.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Bone connects with a single shot there.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
Bone misses with an uppercut
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a stiff right hand.
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Bone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bone down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bone.
Batirovenkekikala lands a slapping body shot.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a jab.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Bone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses Bone's front leg but catches the back leg as Bone tries to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a head kick by Bone.
Batirovenkekikala lands a really nice looking cross but Bone seems unphased.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Batirovenkekikala works the jab nicely.
Batirovenkekikala drops Bone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bone looks back up at him and smiles so Batirovenkekikala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Bone is rocked!
Batirovenkekikala digs a good hook to Bone's body.
Bone is still on wobbly legs! Can Batirovenkekikala finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Batirovenkekikala. That snapped Bone's head back.
Batirovenkekikala throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bone seems to have recovered his senses.
Batirovenkekikala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batirovenkekikala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Bone connects with the punch.
Batirovenkekikala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab. Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
Bone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batirovenkekikala with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bone.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a decent looking hook.
Bone throws a series of punches but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Bone crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Bone back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala jabs Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batirovenkekikala moves out of range as Bone strikes.
Batirovenkekikala jabs Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bone moves out of range of the leg kick from Batirovenkekikala.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Bone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bone moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
A lazy left from Batirovenkekikala finds it's target.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses Bone's front leg but catches the back leg as Bone tries to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bone! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a leg kick
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Batirovenkekikala throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Bone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bone down.
Bone lands the left hand.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone lands a big head kick that sends Batirovenkekikala tumbling to the mat! Bone takes a step backwards and waves Batirovenkekikala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Batirovenkekikala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Bone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batirovenkekikala with the inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batirovenkekikala has got the better of the exchanges.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
A low kick from Batirovenkekikala is predictable there
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
Batirovenkekikala ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Jab, jab by Bone - just one landing.
Bone slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a solid leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bone can do to turn this around?
Batirovenkekikala with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Batirovenkekikala, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Batirovenkekikala.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far.
Batirovenkekikala's corner calls for a 1-2. Batirovenkekikala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bone! But no joy.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook to the body
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a body shot but no joy.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bone on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Batirovenkekikala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Bone.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
Bone throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Batirovenkekikala tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone drops Batirovenkekikala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Batirovenkekikala looks back up at him and smiles so Bone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Batirovenkekikala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have got his legs back now.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone counters with a nice right hand that sends Batirovenkekikala toppling to the canvas! Batirovenkekikala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bone finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bone dances in with a quick combination. Batirovenkekikala is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bone snaps Batirovenkekikala's head back. Batirovenkekikala stumbles backwards against the cage. Bone steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Batirovenkekikala's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Batirovenkekikala just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kay Bone!
A very excited looking Kay Bone 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 1435 p4p, 1272 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 155 p4p, 142 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor. Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Jab by Valdez.
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdez swivels and escapes.
Valdez lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
Valdez 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.
O Malley throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
O Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez throws a low kick but O Malley moves out of range easily.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley blocks a leg kick.
O Malley feinted with a counter takedown.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez blocks a jab.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
O Malley is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley checks a low kick from Valdez.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley avoids the head kick by Valdez.
O Malley tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns O Malley into the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
O Malley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Malley throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Malleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Malley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Valdez cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
O Malley throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez lands with a straight right. O Malley didn't see that one coming.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
O Malley catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Malley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from O Malley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
O Malley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Valdez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Malley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Malley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdez is trying to work for a sweep but O Malley has mounted him!
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valdez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to kick O Malley off but O Malley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Malley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Malley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Valdez wants to control but O Malley passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valdez tries to buck O Malley off but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley lands a decent elbow from side control.
O Malley is working to tighten his grip on Valdez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Valdez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but O Malley is really squeezing tight and eventually Valdez passes out! O Malley breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane O Malley!
After winning the bout, Shane O Malley 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Bass (ranked 2238 p4p, 662 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 295 p4p, 86 weight class). Bass comes to the cage accompanied by Down With The Sickness. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodgers .
The strikes coming from Rodgers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rodgers lands a few punches from side control.
Rodgers with the ground and pound but Bass regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rodgers throwing shots but Bass is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodgers thows a huge punch but Bass dodges it nicely.
Bass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bass's head.
Rodgers with the ground and pound but Bass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodgers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers throws a big right hand that misses.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers distracts Bass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Bass has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodgers postures up in Bass's guard and throws a big left but Bass blocks it.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses. Bass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodgers 's guard. Nice move by Bass!
Bass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers working for a triangle but Bass defends it easily.
Bass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodgers on the ground.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
Rodgers pulls Bass in close to prevent any damage.
That's four 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.
Bass is posturing up here but Rodgers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bass has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodgers !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toran Roth (ranked 1126 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 169 p4p, 149 weight class). Roth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dogodine u Prizrenu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Popkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth defending well as Popkov loads up on a big left hand.
Roth misses with the combination.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Popkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Roth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov cracks a nice hook into Roth's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roth misses with a straight left.
Roth misses with a combination
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle, before Popkov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roth's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Popkov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 714 p4p, 932 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 96 p4p, 128 weight class). Muhapuro comes to the cage accompanied by Warrant - Cherry Pie. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Muhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon 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.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro kicks Vernon off and gets back to his feet.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muhapuro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Muhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro wants to take the fight to the mat but Vernon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Vernon is trying to trip Muhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Muhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Muhapuro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon misses the jab.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muhapuro was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muhapuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
Vernon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vernon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Muhapuro defending well.
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Vernon throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Muhapuro manages to retain guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vernon closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Vernon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vernon motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Isaac Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muhapuro on his heels. He'll look to pass Muhapuro's guard now, I'm sure.
Muhapuro being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon won't allow Muhapuro to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon 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.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Vernon throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Vernon.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vernon gets the takedown into side control.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhapuro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vernon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
A victorious Isaac Vernon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 672 p4p, 729 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 96 p4p, 100 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cherub Rock. Kruschev has chosen Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws out a leg kick but Kruschev moves out of range and Connor only half commits.
Connor staying out of range there.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Kruschev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev pushes Connor away with a front kick.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Connor is out of range.
Connor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Connor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev motions for Connor to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Connor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Connor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Connor misses the target.
Connor cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev feints and then cracks Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connor down.
Kruschev thuds his right hand into Connor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Connor throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Connor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Connor's head back.
Connor misses the body punch
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connor scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Kruschev.
Connor cracks Kruschev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Connor gets a clinch.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Connor.
Kruschev pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Connor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor tries to stand but Kruschev is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here.
Connor stands and steps away. Kruschev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Connor semi-blocks.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Connor misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Connor.
Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
It looks like Connor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Connor's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Connor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connor throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Kruschev blocks the low kick.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Connor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Connor blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Connor rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Connor blocks a low kick nicely.
Connor misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connor scores with a jab.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connor if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Connor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Connor.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Connor throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Connor lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connor is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Connor off balance momentarily.
Connor scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Connor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Connor lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connor walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Connor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor avoids it easily.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev misses the jab.
It looked like Connor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev lands a jab.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Connor slaps the foot to one side.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Connor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor motions for Kruschev to come forward. Connor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a leg kick that misses.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Connor moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Connor.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Connor looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Connor connects with a leg kick.
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Connor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev just manages to avoid it.
Connor walks into a jab.
Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Connor checks it.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Connor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connor down.
Connor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Connor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Connor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Connor misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Connor.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Connor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Connor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Connor swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Connor scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Connor.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruschev avoided it.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Connor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Connor semi-blocks.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Connor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greg Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev 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.
Nice straight punches there by Connor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connor.
Connor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev slips a jab from Connor.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Connor.
Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Connor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Connor down.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Connor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Connor knows he should have avoided that one.
Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connor misses with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connor. Connor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connor.
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Connor misses the target.
Connor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connor is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor avoids a kick to the body.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Connor catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I've got Kruschev 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A victorious Wally Kruschev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 277 p4p, 461 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 41 p4p, 69 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a body shot.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the body.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but Nurminen slips the punch.
Nurminen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurminen scores with a leg kick.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Nurminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
Nurminen lands a really nice looking cross but Weudke seems unphased.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nurminen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weudke has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurminen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke lands a front kick.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Nurminen connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurminen's sensitive parts.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Nurminen saw it coming and moves away.
Nurminen misses with a left hand
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Nurminen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weudke scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurminen. Nurminen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen moves out of range of the leg kick from Weudke.
Nurminen takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Nurminen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurminen. That did some damage!
Nurminen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Nurminen's legs.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Nurminen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurminen rather than just go for the knockout.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Nurminen lands.
Nurminen slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurminen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Nurminen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weudke feints and then cracks Nurminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurminen down.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurminen tries to move into range but Weudke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurminen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Nurminen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurminen tries to avoid it.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurminen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weudke tries to land a body kick
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kebab Nurminen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Nurminen is predictable there
and Nurminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurminen thows a leg kick but Weudke checks it
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Weudke dips to his left and cracks Nurminen with an uppercut!
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Weudke moves out of range as Nurminen strikes.
A low kick from Nurminen is predictable there
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Nurminen saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke throws a hook to the side of Nurminen's head but Nurminen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Nurminen's leg but Nurminen calmly moves out of range.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke misses with a low kick as Nurminen jumps back.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Nurminen shoots for a double leg takedown but Weudke sprawls well. He's pushed Nurminen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weudke throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
Nurminen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Weudke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nurminen counter with a right hand.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and Nurminen counters with a thumping low kick.
Weudke swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Weudke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weudke takes one on the button.
Weudke throws an overhand right that lands on Nurminen's shoulder, as Nurminen tries to avoid the shot.
Weudke motions for Nurminen to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weudke's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke avoids a kick to the body.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Weudke thumps Nurminen with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Weudke throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke tries a low kick but Nurminen avoids it.
Nurminen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurminen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Nurminen tried to counter with a leg kick but Weudke avoided it.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Nurminen down.
Nurminen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurminen. That snapped Weudke's head back.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Weudke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke's corner calls for a 1-2. Weudke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke feints a jab promting Nurminen to slip. Weudke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurminen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weudke motions for Nurminen to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen with the inside leg kick.
Weudke throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke throws a looping overhand right but Nurminen ducks down to avoid it.
Nurminen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurminen 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.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for Nurminen's leg but Nurminen calmly moves out of range.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurminen with a body shot.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weudke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke looks for the body kick but Nurminen saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nurminen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weudke's head backwards.
Weudke slips under a jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a jab.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Nurminen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weudke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nurminen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weudke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weudke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weudke takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
Nurminen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurminen throws a solid leg kick but Weudke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurminen.
Nurminen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Nurminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Nurminen. Beautiful body shot.
Nurminen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
Weudke connects with a single shot there.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
Weudke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurminen's head.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
Weudke lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurminen off the cage and back into range.
Weudke throws a big shot that misses.
Nurminen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurminen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen tries to score with a low kick but Weudke moves his leg out of the way.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but Nurminen is out of range.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurminen thinking.
Nurminen misses with a looping left.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurminen with a body shot.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurminen swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weudke.
Nurminen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nurminen throws a shot to the body.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Nurminen blocks a jab.
Nurminen has his takedown stuffed
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurminen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurminen is wise to it.
Nurminen lands with an uppercut that bounces Weudke off the cage and back into range.
Weudke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurminen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Nurminen throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Nurminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weudke swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke misses with a body punch
and Nurminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurminen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Nurminen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weudke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurminen swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke tries to work over Nurminen's front leg with a kick but Nurminen checks it.
Good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Nurminen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weudke.
Nurminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Nurminen.
Weudke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Weudke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Nurminen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weudke but Weudke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weudke throws a body punch but Nurminen moves out of range.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Nurminen moves his leg out of the way.
Nurminen throws out a powerful jab.
Weudke throws a looping overhand right but Nurminen ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
Well Weudke 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 512 p4p, 308 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 66 p4p, 43 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mormaer looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick which misses Mormaer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mormaer tries to avoid it.
Mormaer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mormaer as he avoids it easily.
Mormaer tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mormaer!
An elbow from River crashes against the mat.
Mormaer tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
River working the ground and pound but Mormaer is defending the strikes.
Mormaer is looking to reverse the position.
Mormaer can't do much from the bottom here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mormaer keeps working.
Mormaer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer manages to get back to half guard.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mormaer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mormaer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mormaer tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River looking to control but Mormaer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mormaer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mormaer?
Mormaer wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
Mormaer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River working Mormaer over with strikes here.
River is landing with some decent strikes but Mormaer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
River prevents Mormaer from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer taking shots to the head.
Mormaer is rocked!
Mormaer just holding on.
River lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River cracks Mormaer with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
A very excited looking Kollaa River 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 373 p4p, 160 weight class) and Aurelius Augustus (ranked 52 p4p, 24 weight class). Andrianakis comes to the cage accompanied by The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aurelius Augustus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Augustus tries to break the clinch but Andrianakis is controlling the position.
Augustus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Augustus has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Augustus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Augustus's corner calls for a 1-2. Augustus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Augustus throws a body kick.
Andrianakis digs a good hook to Augustus's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis lands a right hook to the body.
Augustus misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus throws a front kick that sends Andrianakis stumbling back into the cage.
Augustus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
and Andrianakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot
and Augustus counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Augustus misses
and Andrianakis counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Augustus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augustus scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Augustus lands the left hand.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus throws out a powerful jab.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Augustus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Augustus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Augustus is avoiding it.
Andrianakis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Augustus.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Augustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Augustus misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a push kick but Andrianakis slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus throws a push kick but Andrianakis slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augustus scores with a leg kick.
Augustus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Andrianakis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augustus.
Augustus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianakis blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus tries to land a front kick but Andrianakis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Augustus lands a jab.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianakis lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus slips under a jab.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Andrianakis.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Augustus. Andrianakis shrugs it off though.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Andrianakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Andrianakis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Augustus under the eye.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Augustus.
Augustus cracks Andrianakis with an open hand slap.
Augustus throws a head kick but Andrianakis moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Augustus lands a jab.
Augustus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aurelius Augustus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrianakis lands with a cross.
Augustus takes one on the button.
Augustus misses the jab.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrianakis.
That has opened up Aurelius Augustus's cut even more.
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
Augustus lands a head kick that stumbles Andrianakis and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrianakis's guard.
Andrianakis wants to stand up but Augustus is controlling him.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis is wriggling around but Augustus manages to pass to half guard.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Augustus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Augustus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrianakis defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianakis is trying to escape back to his feet but Augustus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Andrianakis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Andrianakis is trying to get back to his feet but Augustus has full control of the position and if anything, Andrianakis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Augustus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Andrianakis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis lands with a right hand.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Andrianakis to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis 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.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Augustus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrianakis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Augustus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augustus.
Augustus's corner calls for a 1-2. Augustus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrianakis should have avoided that one.
Augustus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Augustus 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands with a right hand.
Andrianakis has closed the distance and engaged Augustus in a clinch.
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Augustus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis wants to clinch.
Augustus thows a body kick. Andrianakis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andrianakis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Aurelius Augustus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andrianakis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrianakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Augustus is trying to force a seperation but Andrianakis has the dominant position.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Augustus swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis blocks a head kick by Augustus.
Augustus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.
Andrianakis defending well as Augustus loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrianakis on the side of the head.
Augustus jabs at Andrianakis's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus throws a push kick but Andrianakis slaps the foot to one side.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Andrianakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Augustus misses with a head kick.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augustus.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body. Augustus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrianakis throws out a powerful jab.
Augustus misses with a hook
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Andrianakis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis blocks a leg kick.
Andrianakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Augustus lands an overhand right.
Augustus lands a big shot that drops Andrianakis! Can he finish him?
Andrianakis is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Andrianakis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Augustus prevents Andrianakis from getting back to his feet.
Andrianakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Augustus wants to stand but Andrianakis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Augustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrianakis seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet but Augustus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Augustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianakis counters with a straight right hand.
Augustus misses with a body shot.
Andrianakis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Augustus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Augustus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis connects with a body shot.
Augustus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Andrianakis does no damage.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus throws a hook to the side of Andrianakis's head but Andrianakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Augustus needs to keep his hands up - Andrianakis had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Augustus.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrianakis's hands.
Augustus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Augustus is trying to break the clinch but Andrianakis is controlling him.
Andrianakis tries to work over Augustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianakis digs a right hand underneath Augustus's ribcage. Augustus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Augustus takes an elbow to the temple.
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Milo Andrianakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis missing with a left hand there. Augustus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Augustus's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augustus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Augustus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
Andrianakis has closed the distance and engaged Augustus in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis pushes off an throws an elbow but Augustus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Augustus blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Augustus controls his hands.
Andrianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Augustus counters with a thumping low kick.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrianakis swinging wildly here.
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Augustus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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 Milo Andrianakis.
I think Augustus 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
During a confident post fight interview, Aurelius Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 25 p4p, 69 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Shima has chosen C. R. E. A. M as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima lands a head shot.
Johnson jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shima swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
Shima looks winded!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shima can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Johnson.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shima avoids it.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Johnson cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson drops Shima onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shima is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shima is rocked!
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson pushes Shima against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Shima goes down! Shima tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson 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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