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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahmi's choice of entrance music: Burning Season. Inyo Mahmi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmi lands a slapping body shot.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Mahmi counters with a body kick that stops Larusso in his tracks momentarily.
Mahmi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahmi throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Mahmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larusso needs to keep his hands up - Mahmi had a free shot at his head there.
Mahmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahmi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larusso.
Larusso tries to clinch there but Mahmi circles away.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larusso moves forwards but Mahmi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Mahmi shoots for a takedown but Larusso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi throws a sloppy body shot
and Larusso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mahmi!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mahmi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larusso content just to control the position here.
Mahmi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mahmi tries to free his leg and advance position but Larusso is retaining full guard.
Larusso is trying to control the position but Mahmi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi passes Larusso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Mahmi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Larusso gets back to full guard.
Larusso wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Inyo Mahmi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Larusso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahmi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larusso somewhat.
Larusso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larusso thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Larusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmi throws a good cross that connects.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmi wants to clinch up but Larusso keeps it at a distance.
Larusso thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi connects with the punch.
Larusso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahmi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
Larusso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmi cracks Larusso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahmi checks a low kick from Larusso.
Mahmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Mahmi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larusso rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahmi.
Mahmi lands a jab to the nose.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inyo Mahmi 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.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahmi as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larusso shoots in and drives through. Mahmi sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Larusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahmi feints and then cracks Larusso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larusso down.
Mahmi rushes Larusso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahmi.
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!
Larusso wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Larusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmi.
Mahmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larusso is rocked!
Mahmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Larusso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Mahmi on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi works on Larusso's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmi pushes Larusso against the cage. Mahmi is working some dirty boxing. Mahmi pushes off with a quick right hook! Larusso goes down! Larusso tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahmi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inyo Mahmi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by the Finnish National Anthem. Hogin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. real american kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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276 lbs
40 - 19 - 2 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin throws a hook but Hamalainen blocks it.
Hamalainen moves out of range as Hogin strikes.
Hamalainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogin keeps working.
Hogin tries to bench press Hamalainen off him but Hamalainen keeps the position.
Hogin sneaks back into half guard.
Hogin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hamalainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogin wants to control but Hamalainen passes easily into half guard.
Hamalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogin tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
Hogin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogin is staying active underneath Hamalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogin is looking to control Hamalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogin avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin looking for submissions off his back.
Hogin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamalainen throws a strike but Hogin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogin distracts Hamalainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamalainen has wrist control.
Hamalainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hamalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hogin cracks Hamalainen with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamalainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogin's guard.
Hogin striking from the bottom here.
Hamalainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogin's head.
Hogin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamalainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hogin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hogin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamalainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogin trying to control here.
Hogin tries to roll over but Hamalainen keeps him under control.
Hogin trying to hold on to Hamalainen's head to control him but Hamalainen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin has hold of Hamalainen's hands but Hamalainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamalainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamalainen working Hogin over with strikes.
Hogin connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Hogin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hamalainen wants to take a breather but Hogin is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hamalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogin lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamalainen cracks Hogin with a solid left hand.
Hamalainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogin kicks Hamalainen off and gets to his feet.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hogin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hogin tries to control but Hamalainen wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hamalainen's face.
Hamalainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogin punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Jukko Hamalainen has been cut.
Hamalainen is working to get back to half guard.
Hamalainen wants to control but Hogin is having none of it.
Hamalainen can't escape the position.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.
Hogin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hamalainen tries to lock up and control but Hogin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hamalainen taking shots to the head.
Hogin lands a heavy elbow.
Jukko Hamalainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hogin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hamalainen! Hogin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hamalainen and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov has chosen Russian Rocket as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloom is looking to clinch but Burov is avoiding it.
Bloom blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bloom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bloom misses with a wild body shot.
Bloom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bloom tries to clinch but Burov moves away
and Burov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlando Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burov throws a good cross that connects.
Burov lands with a straight right. Bloom didn't see that one coming.
Bloom walks into a stiff left hand from Burov.
Bloom tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Burov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burov lands a nice shot that snaps Bloom's head back.
Bloom is rocked!
It looks like Orlando Bloom has been cut.
Burov misses with a low kick.
Oh Bloom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burov misses with a hook.
Bloom seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom tries to clinch but Burov is having none of it.
Bloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burov moves away.
Burov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloom throws a sloppy head kick and Burov moves out of range easily.
Bloom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloom needs to keep his hands up - Burov had a free shot at his head there.
Bloom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloom's head.
Bloom looks to clinch
and Burov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Bloom falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pavel Burov!
After the fight, Pavel Burov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Roosevelt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teddy Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Cameron just misses with a punch to the body.
Cameron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roosevelt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cameron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roosevelt misses with a body shot.
Roosevelt throws out a loose jab but Cameron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cameron gets a double leg takedown into Roosevelt's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cameron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cameron postures up in Roosevelt's guard and throws a big left but Roosevelt blocks it.
Cameron advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Cameron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cameron tries to score with some ground and pound. Roosevelt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cameron has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cameron passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Roosevelt!
Cameron throws some wild stikes that Roosevelt manages to avoid easily.
Cameron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cameron lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Teddy Roosevelt has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Cameron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cameron has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Roosevelt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabian Cameron!
After winning the bout, Fabian Cameron thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Teflon Brothers - Vexi oli velkaa . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Snow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharghai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kharghai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow throws a chopping leg kick but Kharghai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snow has Kharghai up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow stalling the fight.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Kharghai misses with some punches.
Kharghai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Kharghai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kharghai fails to land.
Kharghai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lorenzo Snow has been cut.
Come on Kharghai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snow is pressed up against the cage. Kharghai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snow down to the mat. Snow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snow tries to clinch up but Kharghai circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharghai should have avoided that one.
Snow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kharghai.
Kharghai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharghai.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Kharghai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Kharghai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kharghai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow tries to work over Kharghai's front leg with a kick but Kharghai checks it.
Kharghai slips a jab from Snow.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Kharghai slips the punch.
Snow misses with a hook. Kharghai ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kharghai.
Snow misses with a hook
and Kharghai counters with a big head kick but Snow shrugs it off.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Kharghai moved away.
Snow lands with a cross.
Snow scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow slaps away a takedown attempt from Kharghai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow catches Kharghai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lorenzo Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snow!
Kharghai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lorenzo Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snow as he jumps to the side.
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
Snow misses with a jab to the body
and Kharghai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharghai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Kharghai's head.
Kharghai wants to clinch but Snow slips to the side
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kharghai's knee momentarily.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Kharghai keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow throws a right and a left that Kharghai avoids nicely.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Kharghai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kharghai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharghai misses with a hook.
Snow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kharghai counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Snow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharghai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharghai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Kharghai was not able to check.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Snow.
Kharghai looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharghai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow moves into the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kharghai jumps guard but Snow stands there with Kharghai around his waist. Kharghai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kharghai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Snow slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharghai swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharghai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kharghai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kharghai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharghai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snow!
Snow suckers Kharghai into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Snow is now in Kharghai's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control from the top but Kharghai keeps moving.
Snow stays in close to Kharghai's body and controls the position.
Kharghai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kharghai is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
Kharghai wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharghai moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai staying out of range there.
Kharghai thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kharghai throws a head kick that misses
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Kharghai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kharghai throws some wild stikes that Snow manages to avoid easily.
Kharghai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kharghai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Snow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kharghai.
Snow tries to hold on but Kharghai pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kharghai wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Snow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kharghai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Kharghai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kharghai controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow wants to hold on but Kharghai pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Kharghai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow punishes Kharghai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharghai misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharghai.
Kharghai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Kharghai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kharghai.
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharghai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharghai misses with a head kick.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharghai is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow avoids the head kick by Kharghai.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kharghai is just out of range.
Kharghai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharghai scores a takedown into full mount!
Kharghai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snow and Kharghai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kharghai tries to score with some ground and pound. Snow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Kharghai crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai with the ground and pound but Snow regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kharghai is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Kharghai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Snow's thigh. Snow counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kharghai is looking to advance position but Snow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kharghai is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Snow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow prevents Kharghai from getting the reversal.
Kharghai tries to lock up and control but Snow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai is working to get back to half guard.
Kharghai wants to hold on but Snow pushes him away.
Kharghai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kharghai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kharghai moves into full guard.
Kharghai is controlling Snow's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snow pushes down on Kharghai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Kharghai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharghai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Kharghai!
A victorious Vadim Kharghai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shaw's choice of entrance music: Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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27
178 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Shaw lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Shaw's guard.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw controlling the position.
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Lee.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Shaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eric Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eric Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee has control of Shaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shaw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shaw!
Lee has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Shaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Eric Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Shaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lee tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Shaw misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Shaw tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Shaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Shaw is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Shaw.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Don Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Don Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Eric Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Jab from Shaw.
Shaw tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Shaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Shaw takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Eric Lee has been cut.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee cracks Shaw with a good jab.
Lee defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw throws a head kick that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Back - T.I. Harvey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E-17 . 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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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back.
Birmiski takes one to the side of the head.
Birmiski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Birmiski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birmiski ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Birmiski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvey connects with a body shot.
Birmiski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Birmiski slips a straight right by Harvey.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harvey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ari Birmiski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmiski throws a lazy head kick
and Harvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Birmiski's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a shot to the body
and Birmiski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
Harvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birmiski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvey moves away.
Harvey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harvey.
Harvey gets tackled into the cage by Birmiski. Birmiski maintains the clinch.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Harvey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski tries to work over Harvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harvey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harvey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Birmiski's brow.
Harvey is struggling to control the position.
Harvey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Birmiski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harvey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Birmiski avoids them all with ease.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey throws a right and a left that Birmiski avoids nicely.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Birmiski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birmiski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Birmiski checks a low kick from Harvey.
Birmiski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey misses with a leg kick
enabling Birmiski to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Birmiski throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot.
Birmiski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to land a leg kick but Birmiski saw it coming and moves away.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Harvey lands a two punch combo.
Harvey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Harvey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Birmiski moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birmiski. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birmiski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Birmiski persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey tries to sprawl but Birmiski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harvey manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski'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.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Birmiski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harvey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harvey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Birmiski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brian Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birmiski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey throws a right hand that Birmiski ducks under and follows up with a left that Birmiski also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birmiski.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Birmiski counters with a two punch combo.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Harvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvey.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Birmiski.
Birmiski misses with an uppercut. Harvey saw that one coming.
Harvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Birmiski. That did some damage!
Harvey scores with a three punch combo!
Birmiski slips a jab from Harvey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birmiski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birmiski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harvey lunges at Birmiski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Birmiski's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birmiski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birmiski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Birmiski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Birmiski looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
Harvey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harvey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Harvey throws a hook but Birmiski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Birmiski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Brian Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey.
Birmiski throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birmiski circles away quickly and effectively.
Harvey tries to clinch there but Birmiski circles away.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Birmiski slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Birmiski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birmiski shoots in and bounces Harvey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Birmiski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birmiski defends it easily.
Harvey has his foot on Birmiski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birmiski works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birmiski trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Birmiski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Birmiski wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
Harvey working for a triangle but Birmiski defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski'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. This is the final round!
Birmiski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birmiski blocks a leg kick.
Harvey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Birmiski eats them both and turns towards Harvey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Birmiski just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey clobbers Birmiski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birmiski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Birmiski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harvey throws the left hand but Birmiski avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey darts in and clinches Birmiski up against the cage.
Birmiski misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski has had enough of the clinch but Harvey keeps him there for the moment.
Harvey stalling against the cage.
Birmiski tries to stall but Harvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birmiski as Harvey tries to tie him up.
Harvey pushes off an throws an elbow but Birmiski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Birmiski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Birmiski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey at a distance.
Birmiski needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey takes a swing at Birmiski's ribcage but misses.
Harvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birmiski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birmiski's head.
Birmiski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birmiski tries a head kick but it misses.
Birmiski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harvey throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birmiski manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birmiski takes one on the button.
Birmiski throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and Birmiski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvey thinking.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Birmiski.
Birmiski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Birmiski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Birmiski.
Harvey catches Birmiski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harvey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Birmiski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Brian Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birmiski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Harvey. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Harvey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Birmiski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Birmiski counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Birmiski's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmiski tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birmiski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harvey connects with a solid leg kick.
Ari Birmiski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birmiski is looking to wear down Harvey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harvey connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harvey 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Harvey!
A very excited looking Brian Harvey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floor Jan comes to the cage accompanied by "Shout" by Agrezzior. Quid has chosen The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Kenny Floor Jan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Floor Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Quid!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floor Jan was well out of range. Poor timing from Quid.
Quid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Floor Jan.
Quid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quid avoids the body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan throws a lazy right hand but Quid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Quid lands.
Floor Jan misses with a looping left.
Quid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan wants to clinch up but Quid keeps it at a distance.
Quid catches Floor Jan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Floor Jan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenny Floor Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Quid.
Floor Jan shoots in looking for a takedown but Quid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Floor Jan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Floor Jan blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quid. Floor Jan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floor Jan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quid doesn't seem bothered though.
Floor Jan shoots in but Quid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quid misses with a jab to the body
and Floor Jan counters by clinching up.
Quid throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floor Jan.
A shot in the inside from Quid.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floor Jan is working Quid over against the cage.
Quid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Floor Jan backwards.
Quid lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quid.
Floor Jan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quid's face.
Quid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quid blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Quid scores with a shoulder strike.
Floor Jan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quid throws a punch but it's blocked by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan scores with a shot to the side of Quid's head.
Quid swings wildly with an uppercut but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floor Jan tries to work over Quid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Quid misses with a body punch.
Quid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Floor Jan as Quid tries to tie him up.
Quid managing to block the knees to the body from Floor Jan.
A shot in the inside from Quid.
Floor Jan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Floor Jan.
Quid lands a nice uppercut.
Quid lands with a short shot to the head.
Floor Jan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Floor Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor Jan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quid prevents it.
Floor Jan misses with a punch to the body.
Floor Jan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floor Jan taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floor Jan misses with a knee strike.
Quid throws a head punch that misses.
Quid lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quid working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floor Jan.
Quid is leaning against Floor Jan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Floor Jan goes for a takedown attempt but Quid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Floor Jan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quid throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quid connects with a body shot.
Floor Jan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Quid. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round.
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.
Quid lands a nice shot that snaps Floor Jan's head back.
Quid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floor Jan ducks under a wild hook from Quid.
Floor Jan wants to clinch.
Floor Jan connects with a body shot.
Quid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Floor Jan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quid.
Quid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Floor Jan is able to avoid easily.
Floor Jan wants to slow Quid down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnny Quid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Floor Jan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Floor Jan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quid backwards.
Quid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Floor Jan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floor Jan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floor Jan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quids head.
Floor Jan blocking some punches.
Quid misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Floor Jan.
Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Floor Jan looking to throw knees to the head but Quid is blocking nicely.
Quid avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
Floor Jan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quid is leaning against Floor Jan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quid lands a left hand.
Floor Jan misses with a knee to the head.
Floor Jan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Floor Jan looking for a takedown.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Quid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quid swings wildly with an uppercut but Floor Jan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quid as Floor Jan tries to tie him up.
Floor Jan lands a body punch.
Quid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Floor Jan backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Floor Jan scores a nice knee to the body.
Floor Jan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Floor Jan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quid misses with the head strike.
Floor Jan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan prevents a body shot from Quid.
Floor Jan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quid is defending well for now.
Floor Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Quid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Floor Jan slowing the pace effectively.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Quid controls his hands.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Quid controls his hands.
Quid misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quid.
Quid throws a punch but it's blocked by Floor Jan.
Quid struggles to land a body shot inside as Floor Jan controls his hands.
Quid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Floor Jan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Quid misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quid working aggressively here.
Floor Jan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floor Jan misses with a knee to the head.
Quid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floor Jan's elbow.
Floor Jan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Quid blocks with his arms.
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!
Floor Jan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quid's elbow.
Floor Jan blocking some punches.
Quid has a couple of punches blocked by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Quid controls his hands.
Quid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Floor Jan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan lands a knee to the head.
Floor Jan trying to control the position but instead, Quid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Floor Jan into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Floor Jan throws a shot from downtown. Quid moves away and avoids it.
Quid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quid swinging wildly here.
Quid throws a hook to the side of Floor Jan's head but Floor Jan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Floor Jan.
Quid misses with a body kick.
Quid looks for the body kick but Floor Jan saw that one coming.
Quid misses with a straight left.
Floor Jan takes one to the chin there.
Quid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Quid.
Floor Jan clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenny Floor Jan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Floor Jan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quid's face.
Quid tries a body shot but Floor Jan blocks it.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Quid blocks with his arms.
Floor Jan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quid lands with a left to the head.
Quid misses with a punch to the body.
Quid has a couple of punches blocked by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Floor Jan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Floor Jan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Floor Jan looking for a takedown.
Floor Jan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Floor Jan taking a breather.
A short left from Quid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid misses with some punches.
Floor Jan stalling the fight.
Quid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quid is trying to stall.
Floor Jan blocking some punches.
Quid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floor Jan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quid lands an uppercut.
Quid blocks a body shot from Floor Jan.
Quid digs a right hand into Floor Jan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Floor Jan's gas tank.
Quid misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Floor Jan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Floor Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quid misses with a punch to the body.
Floor Jan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quid is defending well for now.
Floor Jan stalling the fight.
Quid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floor Jan looking to slow down the pace here.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Floor Jan is struggling to control the position.
Quid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quid lands with a left to the head.
Quid scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quid lands with a left to the head.
Floor Jan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quid backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quid.
Quid blocks a body shot from Floor Jan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floor Jan digs a right hand into Quid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quid's gas tank.
Floor Jan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quid misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Floor Jan.
Quid avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Floor Jan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floor Jan.
Quid avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quid misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Quid.
I think Quid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
Johnny Quid looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Clint Lomax!!!! You see that???? Your fight with me was a fluke, a Real RocknRolla is here now, before you fought the pipe...Well now its Johnny's turn. You ready??'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viljo Laine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine tests Kuntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuntz throws a big shot that misses.
Kuntz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Kuntz moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Laine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Kuntz.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Kuntz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Kuntz misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Kuntz misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Laine misses.
Kuntz throws a series of strikes that have Laine backpedaling.
It looks like Viljo Laine has been cut.
Kuntz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuntz throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuntz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Kuntz connects with a single shot there.
Kuntz moves away from the strike by Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuntz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuntz lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Kuntz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Kuntz throws a head kick that misses
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuntz's knee momentarily.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuntz moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine lands with a slapping head kick.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuntz is just out of range.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuntz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine slips under a jab.
Kuntz looks to clinch
and Laine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kuntz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kuntz throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Laine throws a jab when Kuntz was well out of range.
Laine avoids the head kick by Kuntz.
Laine scores with the left hand. Kuntz knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
That kick from Laine tenderised Kuntz's leg. Kuntz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine scores with a hook.
Kuntz blocks a head kick by Laine.
Kuntz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuntz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Kuntz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuntz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Kuntz moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuntz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuntz.
Kuntz slips a jab from Laine.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine avoids the head kick by Kuntz.
Kuntz takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine blocks a head kick by Kuntz.
Kuntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Kuntz staying out of range there.
Kuntz defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuntz misses the jab.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuntz counters with a huge head kick that drops Laine! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Kuntz!
Rusty Kuntz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I WANT MY BELT BAAAAACKK!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Holden has chosen Act a Fool 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Holden - just one landing.
It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
Holden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holden misses with a hook.
Holden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Judge Holden has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Kane scores with a hook.
Kane throws an overhand right that drops Holden like a sack of potatoes! Kane dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jigoro Kane!
Jigoro Kane retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jigoro Kane made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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