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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Orr (ranked 22351 p4p, 22662 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 556 p4p, 557 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brady Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lothbrock's head backwards.
Orr with a jab.
Orr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lothbrock is holding his hands too far apart here. Orr throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lothbrock is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady Orr!
A very excited looking Brady Orr 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 Masa Satake (ranked 2598 p4p, 2845 weight class) and Kake Kummola (ranked 346 p4p, 379 weight class). Masa Satake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kake Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake cracks Kummola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kummola missing with a left hand there. Satake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Satake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Satake checks a leg kick.
Kummola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Kummola. Those never looked like landing.
Satake scores with a kick to the body.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Satake is just out of range.
It appears Satake was looking to counter with a kick there.
Satake moves out of range of the strikes.
Satake fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kummola just manages to avoid it.
Kummola swings widly with a right hand
and Satake counters with a good, hard body kick but Kummola shrugs it off.
Satake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kake Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola lands with an uppercut that bounces Satake off the cage and back into range.
Kummola jabs Satake right on the nose. Satake blinks but takes it well.
Satake throws a low kick but Kummola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kummola misses.
Satake connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kummola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kummola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kummola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Satake is looking to slow Kummola down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Satake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kummola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kummola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Satake lands a body shot.
Satake scores with a hook.
A big right from Kummola misses.
Kummola misses with a lunging right hand
and Satake counters with an outside leg kick.
Satake is looking to chop away at Kummola's legs.
Nice jab there from Kummola.
Satake lands with an uppercut that bounces Kummola off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kummola. That's going to slow Satake down.
Kummola throws a lazy right hand but Satake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satake slips a jab from Kummola.
Satake thumps Kummola with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kummola works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kummola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kummola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Satake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kummola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Satake slips a jab from Kummola.
Kummola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Satake thuds his right hand into Kummola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kummola throws a leg kick
enabling Satake to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kummola.
Kummola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Satake.
Satake throws a big shot that misses.
Kummola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kummola cracks Satake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kummola throws a lazy right hand but Satake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kummola throws a big shot that misses.
Kummola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Satake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kummola thinking.
Satake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 Satake is rocked!
Kummola pounces like a tiger and cracks Satake with a vicious hook! Satake is down but not out! Kummola follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kake Kummola!
Kake Kummola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 2347 p4p, 2425 weight class) and Phony Phontana (ranked 245 p4p, 252 weight class). Phontana has chosen Scarface Trap Remix as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phony Phontana!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phontana clinches up against the cage.
Phontana lands a left hand.
Phontana tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Phontana back against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Phontana controls the action.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phontana is keeping busy.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Phontana controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phontana or not.
Ekaku trying to stall but Phontana improves his position.
A hook to the body from Phontana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Come on Phontana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Phontana.
Phontana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phontana struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Phontana is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phontana lands an uppercut.
Phontana tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Phontana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Phontana.
Phontana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phontana throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phontanas head.
Phontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ekaku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Phontana misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phontana.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phontana struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Phontana backwards.
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!
Phontana blocks an uppercut.
Phontana is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phontana has his back to the cage.
Phontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phontana moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Phontana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Phontana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Phontana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a jab to Phontana's midsection.
Phontana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phontana is looking to clinch.
Ekaku tries to work over Phontana's front leg with a kick but Phontana checks it.
Phontana moves out of range of the body kick.
Phontana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phontana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phontana wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phontana misses with a hook.
Phontana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Phontana's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phontana.
Phontana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phontana.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phontana looks for the body kick but Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phontana looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Phontana lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Phontana is rocked!
Ekaku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Phontana! Ekaku dives in looking to finish! Phontana is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Phony Phontana had this to say: 'Every Day Above Ground Is A Good Day.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Carosella (ranked 2280 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 95 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carosella misses with a combination
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.
Ubereem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Ubereem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carosella has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Carosella lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Carosella misses with an uppercut
and Ubereem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ubereem moves away from the strike by Carosella.
Carosella looks to land a right hand but Ubereem moved out of range.
Ubereem is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ubereem scores with a shot to the body.
Ubereem ducks under a wild hook from Carosella.
Ubereem lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Guido Carosella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carosella is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carosella on the side of the head.
Ubereem misses with a few strikes there.
Carosella takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ubereem. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella wants to stay close but Ubereem steps back to make room for something. Carosella seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Ubereem and Carosella drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistair Ubereem!
A very excited looking Alistair Ubereem 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 Anthony Camacho (ranked 1497 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Keanu Reeves (ranked 223 p4p, 317 weight class). Anthony Camacho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camacho sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Camacho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reeves wants to pass to mount but Camacho is defending the position.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Reeves is controlling well.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camacho is holding on for now.
Reeves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho trying to control here.
Reeves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.
Reeves is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Camacho is in real trouble.
Reeves looking for the RNC.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camacho is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.
Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camacho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is in trouble now - Reeves has advanced to mount!
Camacho tries to hold on but Reeves postures up.
Reeves working for a submission but Camacho is keeping him at bay.
Reeves working Camacho over with strikes here.
Reeves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reeves works his way to his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves looking for the choke but no joy.
Camacho can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camacho breaks Reeves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camacho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.
Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Camacho passes Reeves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Reeves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camacho is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho advances position into side control!
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho trying to control the position but Reeves is working away.
Reeves is looking to reverse the position.
Reeves is not content to let Camacho control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves prevents Camacho from moving into mount.
Reeves manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho passes to full mount!
Reeves is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Reeves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reeves takes one to the side of the head.
Reeves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Camacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Reeves has a good base and remains in mount.
Camacho has given up his back.
Keanu Reeves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camacho's thigh. Camacho counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeves defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reeves has control of Camacho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camacho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Camacho regains half guard.
Reeves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to control but can't.
Camacho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camacho has his foot on Reeves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reeves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves pushing down on Camacho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Reeves tries to pass to full mount but Camacho defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy.
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
Reeves wants to advance to full mount but Camacho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Camacho tries to bench press Reeves off him but Reeves keeps the position.
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves advances nicely into full mount.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Reeves breaks from Camacho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Camacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camacho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reeves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Reeves 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!
Reeves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Reeves moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Reeves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Camacho prevents Reeves from improving position.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reeves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reeves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reeves works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Camacho!
Reeves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Reeves is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camacho is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keanu Reeves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1702 p4p, 2034 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 258 p4p, 294 weight class). Nicoletta comes into the arena with For Once In My Life blaring out of the sound system. Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Under the knife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nicoletta as he jumps to the side.
Nicoletta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicoletta lands with a nice body punch.
Billy Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nicoletta's waist but Nicoletta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Nicoletta throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicoletta pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Casimiro Nicoletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicoletta pinned against the cage. Nicoletta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicoletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Nice cross by Wilson.
Good shot there by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicoletta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilson to stand back up!
Wilson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta catches Wilson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wilson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Casimiro Nicoletta!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kamenev (ranked 556 p4p, 583 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 85 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Kamenev catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Kamenev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamenev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Kamenev swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenev backing up. Kamenev nods at Bloodaxe to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Kamenev is out of range.
Kamenev defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Kamenev jumps back.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Bloodaxe - just one landing.
Bloodaxe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Kamenev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenev down.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Kamenev feinted with a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bloodaxe there.
Kamenev lands with a cross.
Kamenev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloodaxe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kamenev moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Kamenev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloodaxe catches Kamenev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenev misses with a double jab.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe obviously looking to wear him down.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Kamenev off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe scores with a three punch combo!
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Kamenev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Kamenev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamenev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Kamenev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is looking to chop away at Kamenev's legs.
Kamenev has closed the distance and engaged Bloodaxe in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to break free but Kamenev pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kamenev - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamenev slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Kamenev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
A jab from Kamenev misses.
Kamenev 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.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Kamenev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamenev lands with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe tests Kamenev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenev has managed to clinch.
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Kamenev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Kamenev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kamenev needs to keep his hands up - Bloodaxe had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamenev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodaxe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bloodaxe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bloodaxe is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloodaxe wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodaxe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloodaxe defending well though.
Bloodaxe keeping control of the position.
Kamenev thows a huge punch but Bloodaxe dodges it nicely.
Bloodaxe is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev working the head and body with strikes.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Bloodaxe defending well.
Kamenev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloodaxe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamenev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Bloodaxe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bloodaxe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodaxe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kamenev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but Bloodaxe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
Kamenev tries to control but Bloodaxe wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodaxe manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bloodaxe, under a barage of strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bloodaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenev dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloodaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kamenev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamenev lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamenev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamenev throws a head punch that misses.
Kamenev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamenev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Kamenev is controlling him.
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamenev moves out of range of the body kick from Bloodaxe.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamenev punishes Bloodaxe's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Kamenev saw it coming and moves away.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to Kamenev's midsection.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Kamenev moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Kamenev was well out of range.
Kamenev defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloodaxe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Kamenev blocks it.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Kamenev moves out of range.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Kamenev's front leg with a kick but Kamenev checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a series of punches but Kamenev avoids them all with ease.
Kamenev blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Kamenev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a low kick but Kamenev moves his leg out of the way.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe drops his hands momentarily and Kamenev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloodaxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Kamenev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bloodaxe does no damage.
Kamenev throws a good cross that connects.
Kamenev lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild combination.
Kamenev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodaxe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenev is out of range and Bloodaxe settles back down.
Bloodaxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenev is just out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body kick.
Bloodaxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Kamenev feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamenev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenev attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenev.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Kamenev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloodaxe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamenev lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Kamenev ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenev.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
Kamenev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bloodaxe sprawls and moves away.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Bloodaxe.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Bloodaxe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 470 p4p, 876 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 74 p4p, 125 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Seppo Ilmarinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Seppo Ilmarinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but McCain is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
McCain drops Ilmarinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ilmarinen looks back up at him and smiles so McCain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McCain throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilmarinen moves away.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
McCain 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.
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCain cracks Ilmarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilmarinen staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
McCain misses with a hook.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCain sprawls and moves away.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain pounces like a tiger and cracks Ilmarinen with a vicious hook! Ilmarinen is down but not out! McCain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas McCain !
Our winner, Lucas McCain , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Johnson (ranked 227 p4p, 229 weight class) and Segundo Garcia (ranked 36 p4p, 37 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segundo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Garcia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Garcia slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson slips under a jab from Garcia.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Johnson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson motions for Garcia to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson backing away here, and Garcia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kareem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Garcia slips a jab from Johnson.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Garcia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia slips a jab from Johnson.
Garcia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Johnson thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Garcia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Garcia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Garcia flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A jab from Garcia misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Garcia moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson'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.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson slips under a jab from Garcia.
Johnson moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson motions for Garcia to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Garcia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Garcia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Johnson throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson had his way with Segundo Garcia in that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Garcia throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kareem Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Garcia misses the jab.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Garcia needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Johnson just on the top of the head. Johnson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Johnson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Segundo Garcia!
Segundo Garcia is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Segundo Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 75 p4p, 197 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 14 p4p, 33 weight class). Kersikov I I has chosen Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Niculescu shoots in.
Kersikov I I scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Niculescu shoots in.
Kersikov I I takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu lands a jab.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu cracks Kersikov I I with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niculescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
That kick from Kersikov I I tenderised Niculescu's leg. Niculescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov I I thows a leg kick but Niculescu checks it
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov I I is pulling down on Niculescu's head to control his posture.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu trying to control but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I is looking to stand up but Niculescu isn't so interested in that idea.
Niculescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov I I managing to control the position.
Kersikov I I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu wants to improve his position but Kersikov I I is controlling well.
Kersikov I I tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Niculescu.
Kersikov I I performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Niculescu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niculescu.
Kersikov I I stopping the sweep attempt from Niculescu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov I I's guard.
Niculescu cracks Kersikov I I with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu is stalling in the full guard.
Niculescu trying to control but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom.
Kersikov I I had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niculescu defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov I I is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Niculescu catches Kersikov I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov I I has time to react.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Niculescu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niculescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu punishes Kersikov I I's body with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov I I's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov I I managing to control the position.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov I I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Kersikov I I!
Niculescu wants to sweep here but Kersikov I I controlling him for the moment.
Niculescu is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov I I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu is thwarting Kersikov I I's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niculescu lands a nice short elbow.
Niculescu working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov I I taking some punishment here, with Niculescu in his half guard.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov I I with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kersikov I I has hold of Niculescu's hands but Niculescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov I I can do to turn this around?
Kersikov I I trying to hold on to Niculescu's head to control him but Niculescu postures up.
Niculescu stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov I I to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niculescu looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov I I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov I I preventing the sweep.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov I I wants to stand and escape but instead Niculescu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Niculescu won't allow Kersikov I I to sweep him here.
Kersikov I I has momentary wrist control but Niculescu slips an elbow through the middle.
Kersikov I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu won't allow Kersikov I I to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov I I holds on and takes a little breather.
Niculescu wants to control from the top but Kersikov I I keeps moving.
Kersikov I I wants to improve his position but instead Niculescu has moved into half guard.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Niculescu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I defends it nicely.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niculescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niculescu's head.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov I I! But no joy.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Kersikov I I drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov I I tries a quick counter leg kick but Niculescu is wise to it.
Niculescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Niculescu.
Niculescu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov I I's guard.
Niculescu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov I I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Niculescu postures up.
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!
Niculescu postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov I I's brow.
Niculescu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov I I's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I pulls Niculescu in close to his closed guard and prevents Niculescu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Niculescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov I I is retaining full guard.
Niculescu throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov I I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niculescu's guard. Nice move by Kersikov I I!
Kersikov I I decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Niculescu, up you get!
Kersikov I I looks for the body kick but Niculescu saw that one coming.
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov I I walks into a straight right hand from Niculescu.
Kersikov I I tries to move into range but Niculescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov I I. That snapped Niculescu's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Niculescu.
Niculescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niculescu slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Niculescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov I I lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Niculescu connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Constantin Niculescu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov I I takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Niculescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
No luck for Niculescu with that takedown attempt.
Niculescu takes a swing at Kersikov I I's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov I I counters with a body kick.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
Niculescu has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu with a poor takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov I I manages to avoid it.
Kersikov I I appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov I I. That snapped Niculescu's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I is looking to score with low kicks.
Niculescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Niculescu strikes.
Kersikov I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niculescu.
Kersikov I I throws a jab when Niculescu was well out of range.
Niculescu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov I I quickly recovers to half guard.
Niculescu working Kersikov I I over with strikes.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to full guard.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain the position but Niculescu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Niculescu has control of the leg.
Niculescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov I I is looking for a sweep. Niculescu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niculescu working over Kersikov I I with some ground and pound. Kersikov I I looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov I I tries to roll over but Niculescu keeps him under control.
Kersikov I I is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu prevents Kersikov I I from improving his position.
Niculescu passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov I I is bucking up trying to escape but Niculescu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Niculescu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Niculescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kersikov I I lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Niculescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niculescu thinking.
Niculescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niculescu connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov I I's belly button to the back.
Niculescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov I I counter with a right hand.
Niculescu misses the body punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niculescu! Kersikov I I lets Niculescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu is rocked!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I blocks a jab.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oh Niculescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niculescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Niculescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Niculescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Niculescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov I I throws a hook but Niculescu blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a lunging right hand
and as Niculescu loses concentration momentarily, Kersikov I I counters with a picture perfect head kick! Niculescu goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Vitali Kersikov I I, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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