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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fochi (ranked 1968 p4p, 4542 weight class) and Kra Hang (ranked 270 p4p, 501 weight class). Michael Fochi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kra Hang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Fochi with that takedown attempt.
Fochi checks a low kick from Hang.
Hang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fochi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fochi defending well as Hang loads up on a big left hand.
Fochi drives through with a takedown into Hang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fochi pushing down on Hang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hang tries to kick Fochi off but Fochi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fochi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fochi is controlling him.
Fochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hang is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hang managing to control the position.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Hang keeps moving.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fochi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fochi misses with a wild body shot.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Fochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fochi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hang throws a lazy uppercut
and Fochi counters with a straight right hand.
 Hang is rocked!
Fochi plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hang to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hang just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Fochi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1519 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 197 p4p, 308 weight class). Wolf-Fang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Give It All. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a series of strikes. Wolf-Fang will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Wolf-Fang's head back.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang takes one to the chin there.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang closes the distance and clinches up with McDonnell, looking for a takedown. Wolf-Fang pushes McDonnell against the cage but McDonnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf-Fang off balance momentarily.
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell cracks Wolf-Fang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
Nice uppercut there from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonnell 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.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolf-Fang scrambles back to his feet.
Wolf-Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wolf-Fang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonnell blocks it well.
Wolf-Fang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Wolf-Fang avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell throws a jab when Wolf-Fang was well out of range.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf-Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolf-Fang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell lands a jab.
Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Wolf-Fang misses.
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Wolf-Fang with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wolf-Fang.
 It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Wolf-Fang shakes it off.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf-Fang. Wolf-Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWolf-Fang.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
A left lands for McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from McDonnell misses
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Wolf-Fang shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf-Fang off balance momentarily.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moved away.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf-Fang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf-Fang backs up against the cage.
McDonnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolf-Fang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf-Fang backs up against the cage.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Wolf-Fang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell defending well as Wolf-Fang loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf-Fang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonnell has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
A head kick by Wolf-Fang misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
Wolf-Fang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Wolf-Fang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
McDonnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Jab from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang jabs at McDonnell's body.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf-Fang is trying to ground and pound but McDonnell uses the momentary lack of control by Wolf-Fang to regain half guard.
Wolf-Fang throwing shots but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf-Fang working the head and body with strikes.
McDonnell trying to control but Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stall here but McDonnell recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf-Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonnell 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.
Wolf-Fang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf-Fang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf-Fang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
A cross from McDonnell lands.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolf-Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell throws a combination that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolf-Fang stopping the sweep attempt from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf-Fang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Wolf-Fang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf-Fang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolf-Fang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolf-Fang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf-Fang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
McDonnell digs a good body shot into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
A cross from Wolf-Fang lands.
Wolf-Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang takes one to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
McDonnell is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Our winner, Ger McDonnell, 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 Ben Reed (ranked 962 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 121 p4p, 127 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 31 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Reed 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.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Kostov's torso.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
A big right from Kostov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov blocks the body kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Kostov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed slips a straight right by Kostov.
Reed throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Kostov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Kostov.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
A solid body kick from Kostov.
Kostov punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Reed shakes him off and moves away.
Reed misses the body punch
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov scores with a hook.
Kostov slips a straight right by Reed.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kostov - that will leave a mark!
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
 Reed is rocked!
Kostov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reed off his feet! Reed tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 792 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 108 p4p, 141 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goncalves checks it well.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the body.
Jack is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Goncalves moves away and avoids it.
Goncalves 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.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGoncalves.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Jack looks to land a combination. Goncalves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Goncalves blocks the leg kick.
Jack slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps Goncalves's head back.
Goncalves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves scores with a punch to the head.
Goncalves throws a head kick that half lands.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Jack.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Goncalves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Jack motions for Goncalves to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
Goncalves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jack lands the left hand.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack scores with a shot to the body.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack lands a body shot.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Goncalves.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Goncalves appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Goncalves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goncalves in his tracks.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Jack misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
Goncalves blocks a leg kick.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goncalves to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick from Goncalves lands but Jack takes it in his stride.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack throws a push kick but Goncalves slaps the foot to one side.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack misses the jab.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Jack jabs at Goncalves's body.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves 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.
Jack misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Goncalves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Goncalves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack.
Nice defenses there by Goncalves.
Goncalves is looking for the big counter here.
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goncalves swings widly with a right hand
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Goncalves's leg but Goncalves calmly moves out of range.
Goncalves connects with a jab.
Jack looks for the body kick but Goncalves saw that one coming.
Jack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves with a jab.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goncalves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goncalves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mustang Jack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
Jack lands a head shot.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. Goncalves should have avoided that one.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
Jack 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.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a leg kick but Goncalves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Jack misses with a shot to the body
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
Jack needs to keep his hands up - Goncalves had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Goncalves throws a head kick that half lands.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a hook but Goncalves blocks it.
Good exchange - Goncalves coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Goncalves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goncalves cracks Jack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack pushes Goncalves away with a front kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack throws a leg kick but Goncalves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Goncalves's leg but Goncalves calmly moves out of range.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Goncalves sees coming a mile off.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack throws a low kick but Goncalves moves out of range easily.
Jack staying out of range there.
Goncalves throws a good cross that connects.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goncalves throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Goncalves finds it's target.
Goncalves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Jack misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Goncalves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack throws a quick counter head kick but Goncalves was just out of range.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Goncalves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jack with a body shot.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack throws a series of punches but Goncalves avoids them all with ease.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack connects with a right hand. Goncalves shakes it off.
Jack misses with a hook.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Jack lands a jab to Goncalves's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mustang Jack will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Jack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goncalves tried to score with a low kick but Jack checks it.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goncalves checks it well.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Jack.
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Goncalves's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Goncalves.
Jack swinging wildly here.
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!
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack swings for the body but Goncalves moves out of range.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goncalves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack tries to move into range but Goncalves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goncalves's sensitive parts.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Goncalves's leg but Goncalves calmly moves out of range.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Jack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guilherme Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack misses with a low kick as Goncalves jumps back.
Goncalves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goncalves lands a two punch combo.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goncalves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Goncalves defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack scores with a hook.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Goncalves finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
Jack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goncalves defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack avoids the body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack with a nice cross.
Goncalves cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.
Jack lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
Jack moves out of range as Goncalves strikes.
Jack throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goncalves throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack throws a leg kick but Goncalves checks it.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Jack lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack tries a low kick but Goncalves avoids it.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mustang Jack.
Well Jack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!
A victorious Mustang Jack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 1131 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 105 p4p, 124 weight class). Mercer has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Krenakore's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krenakore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krenakore lands with a nice body punch.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krenakore moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
A head kick by Mercer misses
and Krenakore counters with a stiff right hand.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Krenakore - just one landing.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer defending well as Krenakore loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer throws a big counter head kick but Krenakore avoids it with no problem.
Mercer throws a body punch but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore jabs at Mercer's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Mercer tries to land a leg kick but Krenakore saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krenakore ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Krenakore moves out of range easily.
Krenakore slips a straight right by Mercer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Krenakore misses its target.
Krenakore works Mercer's body with a nice hook.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Krenakore ducks down to avoid it.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mercer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krenakore lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Krenakore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Krenakore moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krenakore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mercer - the referee stops the clock and Krenakore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mercer. Krenakore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Mercer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Mercer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer thuds a left hand into Krenakore's body.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krenakore.
Mercer slips under a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Krenakore.
Nice straight punches there by Krenakore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krenakore.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Krenakore moves out of range easily.
Krenakore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Krenakore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore connects with a crisp jab.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut.
Mercer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Mercer's body.
Krenakore blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Krenakore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Mercer throws a leg kick
and Krenakore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer throws a right hand that Krenakore ducks under and follows up with a left that Krenakore also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer throws a lazy head kick
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krenakore dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Mercer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krenakore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercer scrambles back to his feet.
Krenakore connects with a body shot that sends Mercer's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer throws a body punch but Krenakore moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Krenakore.
Krenakore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mengrire Krenakore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krenakore takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer throws a counter combo.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses
and Krenakore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
Mercer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krenakore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore punishes Mercer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer thuds his right hand into Krenakore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer tries to land a front kick but Krenakore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mercer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krenakore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercer on the side of the head.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer is looking for the big counter here.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krenakore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercer.
Krenakore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenakore lands a nice shot that snaps Mercer's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Krenakore should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Krenakore.
Mercer misses with a straight left.
Krenakore tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krenakore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Mercer stuns Krenakore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krenakore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a nice leg kick.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Krenakore avoids them all with ease.
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer throws a right and a left that Krenakore avoids nicely.
Mercer lands with a hook. Krenakore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krenakore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore misses with a double jab.
A jab from Krenakore finds it's way through Mercer's defenses.
Krenakore throws a combination. Mercer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krenakore.
Mercer punishes Krenakore's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Krenakore circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercer tries to bum rush Krenakore with a series of wild strikes but Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krenakore cracks a nice hook into Mercer's ribs.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer unleashes a big counter combination but Krenakore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercer tries a low kick but Krenakore avoids it.
Krenakore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Krenakore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krenakore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krenakore moves away.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mercer defending well as Krenakore loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer unleashes a big counter combination but Krenakore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mengrire Krenakore's cut.
That's time! Krenakore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mercer tries to land a leg kick but Krenakore saw it coming and moves away.
Krenakore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Krenakore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMercer.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krenakore connects with the punch.
Mercer throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Mercer scores with the left hand. Krenakore knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer stalks Krenakore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krenakore's face. Krenakore staggers backwards, shaken.
Krenakore scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krenakore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Krenakore finds it's target.
Mercer connects with the punch.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Krenakore dips to his left and cracks Mercer with an uppercut!
Mercer is rocked!
Donk. Krenakore catches Mercer right on the button with a cross.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
Krenakore steps in with a hook that catches Mercer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Krenakore follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mercer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mengrire Krenakore!
After winning the bout, Mengrire Krenakore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I felt pretty confident coming into this fight. Having already knocked him out, looking back I might not have trained as hard this camp. But something that does go hard, these Bondi MMA shorts! High quality Brazilian material that look incredible!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 676 p4p, 816 weight class) and Donner Keil (ranked 98 p4p, 124 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HUMBLE.. Donner Keil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinks misses the target.
Keil throws a head kick but Pinks moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keil throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pinks 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.
Keil throws a right hand that misses
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!
Keil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Keil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Keil does no damage.
Pinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keil.
And Pinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Keil blocks it.
Keil throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinks.
Keil looks to clinch
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks drops his hands momentarily and Keil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keil fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil feints and then cracks Pinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinks down.
A big right from Keil misses.
Pinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keil wants to clinch but Pinks slips to the side
and Pinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keil misses with a right hand
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinks.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Keil.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Pinks's head but Pinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keil throws an overhand right that lands on Pinks's shoulder, as Pinks tries to avoid the shot.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keil avoids it.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keil has managed to clinch.
Pinks tries to work over Keil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinks.
Pinks scores with a shoulder strike.
Keil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinks.
Pinks misses with some punches.
Pinks blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pinks as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pinks.
Keil looks winded!
Pinks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donner Keil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Keil.
Pinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keil misses with the combination.
As Keil looks to move away, Pinks throws a big counter combo but Keil just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Keil misses
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Keil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Pinks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks counters with a body kick that stops Keil in his tracks momentarily.
Keil is breathing heavily.
Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Keil.
Keil misses with a body kick.
Pinks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pinks ducks under a wild hook from Keil.
Pinks throwing a counter right hand but Keil manages to avoid it.
Pinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keil.
Keil throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donner Keil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil misses the body punch
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pinks fails to land.
Keil pulls guard effortlessly.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Keil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keil is keeping the position for now.
Keil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinks looking to pass the guard.
Pinks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keil working for a triangle but Pinks defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Devonte Pinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
That's time! Pinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Keil misses its intended target.
It looked like Pinks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pinks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Keil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keil thows a body kick. Pinks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil throws a nice looking combination but Pinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Pinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keil misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!
Pinks avoids the body shot from Keil.
Pinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keil misses with a wild combination.
Keil missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keil avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keil moves to clinch but Pinks breaks away
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Keil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keil misses with a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a crisp one two that drops Keil! Pinks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Keil to his feet! Keil is in big trouble!
Keil is rocked!
Keil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keil throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Keil out cold! What a finish! Pinks is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
A victorious Devonte Pinks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 217 p4p, 478 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 32 p4p, 63 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sefa - God's Plan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov leaves Widenose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Widenose pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose shoots and misses
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov 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.
Widenose tries to clinch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Widenose.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Widenose tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widenose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Widenose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Widenose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Widenose is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose looking for a sweep. Not yet Widenose, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov stands and steps away. Widenose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyko Kersikov.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 134 p4p, 95 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 19 p4p, 11 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby. Blaydes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Sunshine - White Zombie. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaydes takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Pinkman throws a hook but Blaydes blocks it.
Blaydes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaydes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinkman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blaydes uses from the top position.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaydes preventing the sweep.
Pinkman controlling Blaydes's posture.
Blaydes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaydes has managed to get both his arms back between Pinkman's legs - danger averted.
Blaydes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinkman has his feet on Blaydes's thighs here. He's pushed Blaydes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blaydes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Jesse Pinkman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 426 p4p, 372 weight class) and Ghengis Khan (ranked 27 p4p, 23 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan has Drake pressed against the cage, preventing Drake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Khan blocks a jab.
A cross from Khan lands.
Drake throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Drake throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drake throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Khan cracks Drake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Drake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Khan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Drake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
The defeated JD Drake had this to say: 'It's Miller Time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 66 p4p, 60 weight class) and Cooper Roos (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Nickel comes into the arena with TISM - Greg the Stop Sign blaring out of the sound system. Roos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. EASY MONEY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roos doesn't seem bothered though.
Roos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roos.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roos counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roos throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel tries a body shot but Roos blocks it.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roos wants to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch position.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roos on the side of the head.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roos.
Roos tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Roos 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.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Roos.
Roos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roos.
Roos moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Roos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos blocks it.
Roos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickel is looking to break free of the clinch but Roos has double underhooks.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickel is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Nickel.
Roos prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Roos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickel's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Nickel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickel.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Roos moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Roos closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Roos down.
Roos rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickel avoids it.
Roos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roos misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roos lands a right hand.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Roos.
Roos works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
A hook to the body from Roos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Roos - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Roos.
It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Roos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos lands with a light punch inside.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
Roos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos landing knees to the head.
Roos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Roos lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Roos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roos.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roos misses with a looping right.
Nickel throws a push kick but Roos slaps the foot to one side.
Roos tries to counter with a clinch but Nickel shakes him off and moves away.
Roos misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nickel tries to work over Roos's front leg with a kick but Roos checks it.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Roos ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
Roos lands a nice shot that snaps Nickel's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Roos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Roos moves his leg out of the way.
Roos tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roos walks into a left hand.
Roos missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Roos should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a hook
enabling Roos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roos walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Roos slips the punch.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Roos misses.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Roos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roos landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Roos.
Roos pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roos lands a body punch.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickel is defending well for now.
Roos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roos presses Nickel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos lands a knee to the body.
Roos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roos lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Roos.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roos working Nickel over with knees to the body.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Cooper Roos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nickel avoiding damage as Roos throws knees to the body.
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Roos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Roos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roos.
Nickel jabs Roos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Roos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
It seemed like Roos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roos missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Roos counters with a crisp one two that drops Nickel! Roos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nickel to his feet! Nickel is in big trouble!
Roos forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Roos.
Roos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Roos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel tries to circle away but Roos has him pinned against the cage.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roos slips a jab from Nickel.
A nice side step and Roos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roos.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Roos takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos drops Nickel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickel looks back up at him and smiles so Roos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nickel is rocked!
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roos counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Nickel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roos misses with a hook.
Nickel seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Roos tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel throws a body punch but Roos moves out of range.
Roos slips under a jab.
Roos throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel tries to land a body kick
letting Roos counter with a right hand.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
Roos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickel blocks it well.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roos slips a straight right by Nickel.
Roos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Roos moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Roos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roos looks to clinch
and Roos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Roos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Roos ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Roos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roos blocks a leg kick.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Roos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nickel! Roos lets Nickel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roos scores with a kick to the body.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roos.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Roos counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickel toppling to the canvas! Nickel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roos finish him?!
Roos looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Roos flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Roos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Roos!
An out of breath Cooper Roos 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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