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EVO 50: FOTY Day 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dappy - Good Intentions. Hickock has chosen Turn me on Mr Deadman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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182 cm
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Hickock!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock misses with a body kick.
Hickock fails with a takedown attempt.
Hickock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Hickock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hickock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hickock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hickock throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickock is just out of range.
Hickock blocks a jab.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov moves forwards but Hickock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hickock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hickock's coach down at Manu's Kiwi Beer Barn - PIT Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hickock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Hickock knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hickock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hickock misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Richard Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hickock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kersikov.
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hickock is controlling well.
Hickock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Hickock is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hickock tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hickock is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kersikov to regain full guard.
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hickock postures up.
Hickock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hickock wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls Hickock in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hickock wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Hickock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hickock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hickock.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock misses with a straight left.
Hickock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Hickock scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hickock.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hickock punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Hickock misses
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hickock really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Hickock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickock blocks the body kick.
Hickock cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hickock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock 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.
Hickock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Hickock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickock lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Hickock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hickock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hickock misses with a low kick.
Richard Hickock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickock scores with a hook.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's front leg with a kick but Hickock checks it.
Hickock clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range.
Hickock lands with a right hand.
Hickock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hickock shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Hickock as he connects with a hook.
Hickock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hickock scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Hickock checks it
and Hickock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hickock lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hickock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hickock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov takes a swing at Hickock's ribcage but misses.
Hickock checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hickock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Hickock.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Hickock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hickock staying out of range there.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Hickock lands the left hand.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
Hickock managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Hickock missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hickock avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hickock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hickock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Hickock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersikov's defenses.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hickock presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hickock on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickock.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Hickock won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hickock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Hickock.
Hickock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Hickock lands a body punch.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Hickock working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Hickock misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hickock.
Hickock working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Hickock trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Hickock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hickock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hickock.
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hickock's sensitive parts.
Hickock tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickock moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Hickock blocks the body kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickock.
Hickock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hickock.
Kersikov cracks Hickock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Hickock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
Hickock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickock.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hickock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hickock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Hickock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickock looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hickock moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Hickock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hickock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hickock saw that one coming.
Kersikov clobbers Hickock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickock is just out of range.
Hickock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hickock misses with a straight left.
Hickock keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov lands a head kick. Hickock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Hickock avoids it.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickock.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Hickock closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Hickock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hickock throws an elbow but it misses.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Hickock.
Hickock working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickock.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hickock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Hickock is trying to drag Kersikov to the mat but Kersikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Hickock.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Hickock lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov'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.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hickock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
Hickock wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Hickock jumps back.
Hickock checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that Hickock semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Hickock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Hickock's leg. Hickock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hickock lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickock. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hickock's shoulder, as Hickock tries to avoid the shot.
Hickock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hickock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hickock scores with a leg kick.
Hickock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Hickock saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Hickock didn't see that one coming.
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Hickock looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Hickock misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hickock throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Hickock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kersikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hickock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Hickock tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Richard Hickock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hickock defends well.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
Kersikov working for a triangle but Hickock defends it easily.
Hickock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hickock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hickock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hickock has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov controls Hickock momentarily but Hickock frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov had his way with Richard Hickock in that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Hickock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hickock is out of range.
Hickock wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Hickock moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Hickock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hickock down.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickock.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock throws a lazy body kick
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's front leg with a kick but Hickock checks it.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickock.
Hickock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Hickock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hickock's shoulder, as Hickock tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hickock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hickock closes the distance and clinches.
Richard Hickock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hickock.
Hickock prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Hickock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock throws an elbow but it misses.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov jumps guard but Hickock stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hickock working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickock.
Hickock is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is looking to control Hickock's arms but Hickock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Hickock.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickock's elbow.
Hickock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov pushes Hickock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Hickock scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hickock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to work over Hickock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hickock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hickock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hickock pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Hickock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Hickock.
Hickock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickock backwards.
Hickock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickock blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has Hickock pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hickock obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hickock.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hickock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hickock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Hickock!
A relieved looking Richard Hickock 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
22 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez throws a hook but Nazarethyan avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Nazarethyan feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Chavez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarethyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Chavez misses
and Nazarethyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nazarethyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Chavez landing knees to the body.
Chavez 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.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chavez throws an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazarethyan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nazarethyan is looking to control Chavez's arms but Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nazarethyan has his back to the cage.
Nazarethyan lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Nazarethyan's ribcage.
Nazarethyan has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazarethyan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Nazarethyan avoids the elbow strike from Chavez, against the cage.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nazarethyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nazarethyan presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarethyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavez swivels and escapes.
Chavez throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarethyan missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarethyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Nazarethyan thows a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazarethyan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Nazarethyan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chavez. Nazarethyan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazarethyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chavez enables Nazarethyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chavez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez looking to control.
Chavez working a defensive guard but Nazarethyan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Chavez is not content to let Nazarethyan control the position.
Chavez tries to bench press Nazarethyan off him but Nazarethyan keeps the position.
Chavez trying to remain calm as Nazarethyan controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez defending against the ground and pound.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chavez tries to bench press Nazarethyan off him but Nazarethyan keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nazarethyan lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarethyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez wants to sweep here but Nazarethyan controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarethyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavez feints and then cracks Nazarethyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarethyan down.
Chavez throws a right hand that Nazarethyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazarethyan also avoids with ease.
Chavez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Nazarethyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarethyan misses the jab.
Chavez tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazarethyan lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Nazarethyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazarethyan 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 Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Chavez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarethyan feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez throws a head kick but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Nazarethyan.
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes one on the button.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a body shot.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarethyan throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazarethyan, right into the meat.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Nazarethyan has closed the distance and engaged Chavez in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazarethyan gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazarethyan avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nazarethyan gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Chavez blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazarethyan pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Nazarethyan saw that one coming.
Nazarethyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Nazarethyan blocks the body kick.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazarethyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chavez to the mat! Chavez manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.
Chavez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nazarethyan wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nazarethyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Nazarethyan is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miguel Chavez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Suren Nazarethyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarethyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarethyan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nazarethyan throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarethyan shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Nazarethyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miguel Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miguel Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chavez defends well and Nazarethyan ends up having to push Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazarethyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nazarethyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazarethyan has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazarethyan managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Chavez connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarethyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Our winner, Suren Nazarethyan, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato comes to the cage accompanied by Cats. Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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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
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull wants to clinch.
Contemprato dips to his left and cracks Seagull with an uppercut!
Seagull checks a leg kick nicely.
Contemprato misses with a hook.
Contemprato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seagull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seagull throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Seagull throws a big shot that misses.
Seagull checks a leg kick nicely.
Seagull moves out of range of the leg kick from Contemprato.
Contemprato works over Seagull's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut.
Contemprato scores with a shot to the body.
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagull counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Contemprato is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contemprato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Seagull counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Contemprato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seagull connects with a nice looking jab.
Seagull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seagull scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Contemprato misses the target.
Seagull rushes Contemprato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Contemprato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seagull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contemprato is trying to break the clinch but Seagull is controlling him.
Contemprato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contemprato lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Seagull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contemprato's efforts to push away.
Contemprato lands an uppercut.
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato keeps the fight on the outside.
Seagull 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.
A good leg kick by Contemprato.
Good exchange - Contemprato coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Contemprato.
Seagull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagull clinches with his opponent.
Seagull tries to throw a body punch but Contemprato avoids it by throwing Seagull back against the cage.
Contemprato breaks from the clinch.
Seagull tries to clinch up.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away.
Contemprato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seagull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Seagull misses.
Seagull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contemprato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Seagull misses
and Contemprato counters with a good low kick that Seagull was not able to check.
Contemprato looks to land a left hand but Seagull moved out of range nicely.
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagull counters with a nice body shot.
Seagull ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seagull has closed the distance and engaged Contemprato in a clinch.
Contemprato works on Seagull's body with a couple of short punches.
Contemprato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seagull scores with a sloppy right hand. Contemprato should have avoided that one.
Seagull misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Seagull
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noel Contemprato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato tries to work over Seagull's front leg with a kick but Seagull checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagull misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Contemprato finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Contemprato. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Seagull blocks the leg kick.
Contemprato connects with a nice looking jab.
Seagull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Contemprato. Contemprato obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato thuds his right hand into Seagull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Seagull looks to land a body kick but Contemprato moved away.
Seagull tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contemprato keeps the fight on the outside.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato misses with a jab to the body
and Seagull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Contemprato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Seagull moves out of range.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagull is just out of range.
Contemprato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contemprato throws a hook but Seagull avoids it easily.
Contemprato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato lands with a straight right. Seagull didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a hook.
Contemprato throws a leg kick but Seagull sees it coming and moves out of range.
Contemprato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Contemprato cracks Seagull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato works Seagull's body with a nice hook.
Contemprato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seagull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Contemprato scores with a hook to the body. Seagull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contemprato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contemprato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contemprato punishes Seagull's body with a nice straight punch.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato throws a hook but Seagull blocks it.
Seagull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Contemprato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seagull tries to clinch up.
A big left from Contemprato misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seagull. Seagull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seagull is rocked!
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!
Contemprato ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Seagull out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noel Contemprato!
A very excited looking Noel Contemprato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Beck!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck scores with a one two! Garnett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Garnett.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick and Garnett moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Garnett.
Beck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Garnett's shoulder, as Garnett tries to avoid the shot.
Beck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garnett is able to avoid easily.
Garnett checks a low kick from Beck.
Garnett throws a leg kick
and Beck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garnett's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beck won't allow Garnett to sweep him here.
Garnett is working hard here to advance position.
Beck throws a big right hand that misses.
Garnett trying to control the position here.
Garnett controls Beck momentarily but Beck frees himself.
Beck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garnett is keeping the position for now.
Beck won't allow Garnett to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck working some strikes from top position.
Beck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garnett trying to control the position.
Beck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beck landing with the ground and pound.
Garnett wants to get back to his feet but Beck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garnett is trying to control the position but Beck postures up.
Garnett has Beck pulled in close to control his posture.
Garnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Beck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garnett looking to control.
Beck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beck cracks Garnett with a solid left hand.
Garnett trying to control the position here.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Garnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garnett is looking to stand up but Beck isn't so interested in that idea.
Garnett pulls Beck in to control the position.
Beck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Garnett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck thows a body kick. Garnett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garnett.
Garnett throws a chopping leg kick but Beck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beck explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garnett misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Garnett misses the target.
Garnett misses with a body shot.
Garnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beck scores with a jab to the head.
Beck scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beck. That's going to slow Garnett down.
Garnett throws a low kick but Beck moves out of range easily.
Beck lands the left hand.
Garnett throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Beck misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Beck misses its intended target.
Beck thuds a left hand into Garnett's body.
Beck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beck throws a head kick but Garnett moves out of range.
Garnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Garnett. Beautiful body shot.
Beck scores with a shot to the body.
Beck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Beck catches Garnett right on the button with a cross.
Beck slips a jab from Garnett.
Garnett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garnett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beck. That one must have hurt.
Garnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck throws a head kick that half lands.
Beck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garnett. That did some damage!
Beck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beck's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garnett scores with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beck thumps Garnett with a low kick.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garnett is out of range.
Good work by Garnett as he checks the leg kick.
Beck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Beck.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses.
Garnett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garnett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kevin Garnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garnett cracks the inside of Beck's front leg.
Beck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beck throws a body punch but Garnett moves out of range.
Garnett tries to score with a low kick but Beck moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beck feints and then cracks Garnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garnett down.
Garnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beck scores with a hook.
Beck throws a nice looking combination but Garnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luka Beck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beck manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Garnett.
Beck walks into a left hand.
Beck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garnett.
Kevin Garnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Beck.
Beck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garnett checks a low kick from Beck.
Beck's coach down at Training Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck moves out of range of the body kick.
Garnett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garnett moves out of range as Beck throws a body kick.
Garnett lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beck.
Garnett throws a low kick, looking for Beck's leg but Beck calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Garnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a low kick.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garnett misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beck.
Beck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beck.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beck.
A head kick misses from Garnett.
Garnett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garnett!
Beck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garnett some visible discomfort.
Beck working away.
Luka Beck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garnett tries to buck Beck off but Beck is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garnett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beck scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Garnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garnett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beck scores with a couple of short elbows.
Beck landing a few strikes.
Garnett wants to control but Beck postures up.
Beck looks up at the clock and then as Garnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett tries to buck Beck off but Beck is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck lands some shots froms side control.
Beck has control of an arm but Garnett manages to advance to Beck's back!
Beck rolls, trying to escape but Garnett keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck is still trying to improve position.
Garnett looking for the choke but no joy.
Beck prevents Garnett from getting a body triangle.
Garnett avoiding Beck 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garnett doesn't have the hooks in and Beck manages to turn into his guard.
Garnett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Beck works Garnett's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Garnett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beck lands an overhand right.
Garnett throws a body punch but Beck moves out of range.
Beck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garnett.
Garnett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garnett throws a body punch but Beck moves out of range.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beck.
Beck dives in and scores a takedown into Garnett's guard.
Garnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garnett, not yet.
Beck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beck postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garnett, not yet.
Garnett working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Garnett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garnett's guard.
Garnett trying to hold on to Beck's head to control him but Beck postures up.
Beck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beck is trying to control the action in half guard but Garnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beck is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garnett throws out a leg kick but Beck moves out of range and Garnett only half commits.
Garnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beck throws an overhand right that lands on Garnett's shoulder, as Garnett tries to avoid the shot.
Beck lands with a cross.
Garnett throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Beck. That snapped Garnett's head back.
Beck misses with a head kick.
Garnett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Beck.
Beck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garnett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garnett's guard now.
Beck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beck stands and throws Garnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garnett down.
Beck working away.
Beck content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Garnett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett manages to get back to half guard.
Garnett trying to control here.
Garnett tries to get to full guard but Beck has control of the leg.
Kevin Garnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beck.
Garnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garnett wants to control but Beck passes into side.
Garnett tries to buck Beck off but Beck is having none of it.
Garnett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beck connects with a decent elbow.
Garnett taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck scores with punches from side control.
Beck cracks Garnett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck working away.
Beck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garnett keeps working.
Beck taking a breather here.
Beck working away.
Garnett regains half guard.
Garnett actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garnett trying to control here.
Beck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Beck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Beck!
After the big win, Luka Beck made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conquer This has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Kappa's chin.
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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
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by This.
Kappa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This swinging wildly here.
Kappa tries to land a leg kick but This saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from This.
This fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kappa manages to avoid it.
This misses with a wild body shot.
This loads up on a big right hand but Kappa slips the punch.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This defending well as Kappa loads up on a big left hand.
This darts in and clinches Kappa up against the cage.
Kappa has This pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. This manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kappa as This tries to tie him up.
This misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kappa tries to throw a body punch but This avoids it by throwing Kappa back against the cage.
Kappa blocking some punches.
Kappa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This checks the leg kick.
Kappa swats away the attempt to clinch by This.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Kappa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This throws a right and a left that both miss.
This lands with a shot to the body.
This lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like David Kappa has been cut.
Kappa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kappa blocks a head kick by This.
This digs a good body shot into Kappa's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This misses with a looping right.
Kappa looks to land a right hand but This moved out of range.
Kappa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This scores with a body shot.
This bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kappa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kappa misses with a head kick.
Kappa lands a lovely overhand right.
This throws a head kick that misses.
This gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kappa counters with a left and a right that stings This.
This listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This misses with a straight left.
This throws a series of punches but Kappa avoids them all with ease.
This tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kappa.
This moves in looking to clinch but Kappa pushes him off.
This misses with a low kick.
Kappa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling This to score with a decent uppercut.
This tries to clinch but Kappa is having none of it.
Donk. This catches Kappa right on the button with a cross.
Nice body kick from This.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This lands a jab.
Kappa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between This's hands.
A bone on bone clash there as Kappa blocks the leg kick.
This thumps Kappa with a low kick.
This will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kappa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
This throws a leg kick
and Kappa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This lands with a straight right. Kappa didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kappa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conquer This is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This throws a head kick but Kappa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Kappa'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 scores with a shot to the body.
Kappa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by This.
It looks like Conquer This has been cut.
Kappa throws a hook but This blocks it.
This is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This throws a hook but Kappa avoids it easily.
This throws a low kick, looking for Kappa's leg but Kappa calmly moves out of range.
This lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kappa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kappa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from This.
Kappa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kappa working aggressively here.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
Kappa tries to work over This's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This stalls.
Kappa breaks the clinch.
Kappa slips a jab from This.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kappa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from This - the referee stops the clock and Kappa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says This. Kappa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This scores with the left hand. Kappa knows he should have avoided that one.
This lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kappa's sensitive parts.
Kappa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from This.
Kappa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kappa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and This counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa misses with a takedown attempt - This sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kappa gets tackled into the cage by This. This maintains the clinch.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kappa backwards.
A bit of stalling here from This.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kappa.
A right hand to the body from This.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This misses with some punches.
Kappa misses with the head strike.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is looking to control Kappa's arms but Kappa gets an underhook and turns him. Now This has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This presses Kappa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a shot to the body.
Conquer This seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kappa or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from This.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Kappa backwards.
Kappa is rocked!
This lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kappa to his knees! This keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conquer This!
Conquer This was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. Lindel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Lindel catches Ironz right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Ironz's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lindel checks a leg kick.
Lindel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ironz jabs Lindel right on the nose. Lindel blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Ironz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lindel has a takedown stuffed.
Ironz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironz as he jumps to the side.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ironz is looking to improve his position.
Lindel throwing shots but Ironz is blocking nicely.
Ironz trying to hold on to Lindel's head to control him but Lindel postures up.
Ironz is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lindel lands a nice short elbow.
Ironz is concentrating on defense, preventing Lindel from advancing position.
Lindel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lindel is working for a kimura but Ironz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ironz is not content to let Lindel control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironz trying to control but Lindel postures up.
Lindel is trying to control. Ironz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ironz taking some punishment here, with Lindel in his half guard.
Lindel is thwarting Ironz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindel trying to control from half guard but Ironz is working away.
Ironz controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is looking to advance position but Ironz won't allow it.
Lindel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ironz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ironz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lindel has Ironz in his guard.
Lindel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironz controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironz preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz postures up.
Lindel keeping full guard, as Ironz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindel has his foot on Ironz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ironz has picked Lindel up and slammed him! Lindel can't keep hold of the triangle and Ironz manages to pass to side control!
Ironz trying to control the position but Lindel is working away.
Ironz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Lindel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironz sprawls well. Ironz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindel gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ironz.
Ironz throws a shot from downtown. Lindel moves away and avoids it.
Lindel digs a good body shot into Ironz's ribs.
Lindel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironz.
Ironz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironz tries to sprawl out of it but Lindel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ironz.
Lindel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lindel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironz swivels and escapes.
Arnie Ironz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Lindel.
Good exchange - Ironz coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironz moves in looking to clinch but Lindel pushes him off.
That kick from Ironz tenderised Lindel's leg. Lindel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lindel is breathing heavily.
Ironz throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lindel crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnie Ironz!
Arnie Ironz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes into the arena with Tame blaring out of the sound system. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody scores with a nice right hand.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by McThornbody.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
McThornbody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McThornbody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trudeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McThornbody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McThornbody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McThornbody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been informed that Trudeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McThornbody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trudeau is able to avoid easily.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Trudeau.
A punch lands to the side of McThornbody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.
McThornbody throws a solid leg kick but Trudeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a straight right.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
McThornbody throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
McThornbody ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
McThornbody misses with a few strikes there.
McThornbody loads up on a big right hand but Trudeau slips the punch.
Trudeau misses the body punch
and McThornbody counters with a nice leg kick.
McThornbody misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McThornbody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McThornbody.
Sloppy strikes from McThornbody. Those never looked like landing.
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
McThornbody bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trudeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McThornbody throws out the jab.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Trudeau.
Nice straight punches there by Trudeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses.
McThornbody throws a front kick aimed at Trudeau's knee but Trudeau avoids it well.
McThornbody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McThornbody looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McThornbody works Trudeau's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudeau throws a low kick but McThornbody moves out of range easily.
McThornbody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from McThornbody.
McThornbody cracks the inside of Trudeau's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Trudeau misses
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trudeau jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trudeau lands with a hook. McThornbody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trudeau tries to close the distance and clinch but McThornbody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McThornbody scores with a leg kick.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
McThornbody lands an overhand right.
Trudeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McThornbody clobbers Trudeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. McThornbody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Trudeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
McThornbody tries to land a leg kick but Trudeau saw it coming and moves away.
McThornbody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McThornbody.
We've been told by McThornbody's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trudeau's hands.
Trudeau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McThornbody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trudeau throws a low kick but McThornbody avoids it.
McThornbody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trudeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
Trudeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trudeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
McThornbody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trudeau.
A clash of legs there as McThornbody blocks the low kick.
McThornbody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses McThornbody's sensitive parts.
Trudeau is looking to chop away at McThornbody's legs.
Trudeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. McThornbody does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McThornbody throws a hook to the side of Trudeau's head but Trudeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by McThornbody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McThornbody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McThornbody throws a leg kick
letting Trudeau counter with a right hand.
Donk. Trudeau catches McThornbody right on the button with a cross.
McThornbody misses with a left hand
and Trudeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trudeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau letting McThornbody take a breather here.
McThornbody scores with a shoulder strike.
McThornbody blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
McThornbody prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
McThornbody gets underhooks to prevent Trudeau's takedown attempt.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but McThornbody avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
Trudeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McThornbody takes a shot to the head.
Trudeau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as McThornbody controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McThornbody.
McThornbody lands a shot to the body.
Trudeau tries to score a body lock takedown but McThornbody shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Trudeau.
McThornbody has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
McThornbody looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
McThornbody blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody lands with a left to the head.
McThornbody misses with a body punch.
McThornbody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McThornbody effectively controlling the action here.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the ribs.
McThornbody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McThornbody lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody lands a body shot.
Trudeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McThornbody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McThornbody misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Trudeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
That's time! McThornbody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McThornbody scores with a nice body kick.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau slips under a jab from McThornbody.
A nice leg kick lands there from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trudeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for McThornbody.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody cracks Trudeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trudeau throws a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a right hand to the body.
McThornbody tries to score with a low kick but Trudeau moves his leg out of the way.
McThornbody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
Trudeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau digs a good hook to McThornbody's body.
Trudeau avoids a kick to the body.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut. Trudeau saw that one coming.
Trudeau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a shot to the body.
McThornbody connects with a jab.
McThornbody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Trudeau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McThornbody throws a hook but Trudeau blocks it.
A jab from McThornbody misses.
Trudeau moves in looking to clinch but McThornbody pushes him off.
Trudeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Trudeau thows a leg kick but McThornbody checks it
and McThornbody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McThornbody moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
Trudeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McThornbody is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trudeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
McThornbody tries to score with a low kick but Trudeau moves his leg out of the way.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McThornbody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
McThornbody connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudeau slips a straight right by McThornbody.
McThornbody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trudeau slips a jab from McThornbody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but McThornbody is just out of range.
Trudeau 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.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trudeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McThornbody throws a nice inside leg kick.
McThornbody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
McThornbody looks to land a body kick but Trudeau moved away.
Trudeau misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McThornbody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from McThornbody tenderised Trudeau's leg. Trudeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McThornbody.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gristle McThornbody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McThornbody 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
An out of breath Gristle McThornbody 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katsu Higashikuni's chin.
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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
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higashikuni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Higashikuni down.
Higashikuni throws an off balance right hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higashikuni.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Higashikuni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Higashikuni is out of range.
Higashikuni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Higashikuni checks a leg kick.
Higashikuni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Higashikuni's defenses.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higashikuni moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Horrible takedown by Higashikuni or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Higashikuni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson gets to his feet. Higashikuni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higashikuni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.
Homer Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Higashikuni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Higashikuni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higashikuni on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Higashikuni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higashikuni looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Higashikuni lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni misses with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higashikuni's corner calls for a 1-2. Higashikuni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higashikuni is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simpson staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higashikuni.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Higashikuni is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higashikuni throws out the jab.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Higashikuni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Higashikuni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higashikuni. That did some damage!
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Higashikuni counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
Simpson throws the left hand but Higashikuni avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that misses.
Higashikuni 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.
The fighters circling - Higashikuni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson throws a head kick but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Higashikuni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni with a nice cross.
Higashikuni throws a shot to the body.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simpson digs a good hook to Higashikuni's body.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higashikunis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Higashikuni 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.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higashikuni swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Higashikuni throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Higashikuni only half commits.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Higashikuni scoring well with a low kick there.
Higashikuni tries to land a leg kick but Simpson saw it coming and moves away.
Higashikuni takes one to the chin there.
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!
Higashikuni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higashikuni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Higashikuni tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higashikuni shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Higashikuni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Higashikuni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Katsu Higashikuni has been cut.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higashikuni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Higashikuni persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Higashikuni counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
Higashikuni looking to pass the guard.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higashikuni is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Higashikuni manages to get himself to full guard.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Higashikuni had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higashikuni digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Higashikuni works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higashikuni.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Higashikuni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a swing at Higashikuni's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Higashikuni. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Higashikuni sees coming a mile off.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higashikuni throws out the jab.
Higashikuni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Higashikuni moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Higashikuni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higashikuni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
Higashikuni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Simpson. That snapped Higashikuni's head back.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katsu Higashikuni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higashikuni 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.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Higashikuni counters with a head kick.
Higashikuni misses with a leg kick.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Higashikuni drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Higashikuni controlling him for the moment.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Katsu Higashikuni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higashikuni throwing strikes but missing.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higashikuni stops Simpson from standing up.
Higashikuni drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Higashikuni off! Higashikuni jumps back into Simpson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higashikuni is one step ahead there.
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 Homer Simpson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Simpson!
After winning the bout, Homer Simpson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by The Claw. Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Griffin throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Danny Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
A cross from Power lands.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Power lands with a nice body kick.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jason Griffin has been cut.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
A left lands for Power.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Power. Griffin shrugs it off though.
Power jabs Griffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Power looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming.
Power lands a head kick!
Griffin feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Jab by Power.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow Power down.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power 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.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffin checks it well.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Griffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jason Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffin scores with a push kick.
Griffin is looking to wear down Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffin checks a leg kick.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power with a nice cross.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Griffin saw it coming and moves away.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Power throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin throws a lazy body kick
and Power counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Griffin trying to control but Power postures up.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin trying to control but Power postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griffin tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Power lands a jab to the head.
Griffin cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Griffin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Power throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Power.
Griffin jabs at Power's body.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power misses the jab.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Power.
A shot in the inside from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Power lands a left hand.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Power is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power breaks the clinch.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power checks a low kick from Griffin.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
Power misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Griffin pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Power tries to tie him up.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Power tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffin tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
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 clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Griffin stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Griffin.
Our sources have told us that Griffin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Power is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Jason Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Power.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffin tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Power lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Griffin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Power.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Power throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Danny Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffin cracks Power with a good jab.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Griffin's defenses.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power misses with the combination.
Power motions for Griffin to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power lands the left hand.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Power can turn it around.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Power tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Griffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Power throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
Power throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Power.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Power really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffin closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin pulls Power in close to his closed guard and prevents Power from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Power's guard.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Griffin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power scores with a hook.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat.
Power wants to slow Griffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.
Griffin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Griffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body
and Power counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griffin!
Power has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danny Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Power's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Power's back!
Power looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Power tries to escape the position.
Griffin biding his time, controlling Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Power tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
Griffin tries to control but Power wriggling away.
Power can't escape the position.
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to control but Power wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Griffin controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Danny Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Power takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Power looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Griffin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power misses with a low kick.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Power throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Griffin checks the leg kick.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Jason Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin keeps control of Power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Power lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Power misses with a head kick.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Griffin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Power looks to land a body kick but Griffin moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
Griffin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Griffin scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Power.
Jason Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Power taking a breather.
Griffin is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Power!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danny Power made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros comes into the arena with 卍 卍 卍 blaring out of the sound system. De Matos has chosen Kick Ass as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Moacyr Domingos De Matos enters the cage!
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsaros throws a body kick that misses
and De Matos counters with a nice body shot.
Katsaros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katsaros drops his hands momentarily and De Matos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Matos misses with a low kick.
Katsaros slips under a jab from De Matos.
Katsaros throws a sloppy head kick and De Matos moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Matos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsaros lands a right hook to the body.
Katsaros misses with a looping right.
De Matos 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.
De Matos throws a leg kick which misses Katsaros's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsaros tries to avoid it.
De Matos sizes up Katsaros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsaros blocks a head kick by De Matos.
De Matos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katsaros is able to avoid easily.
Katsaros takes one on the button.
Katsaros lands with a straight right. De Matos didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Katsaros's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Katsaros lands a nice looking body shot.
Katsaros throws a looping overhand right but De Matos ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Katsaros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsaros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Matos throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Katsaros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Matos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katsaros swings for the body but De Matos moves out of range.
Katsaros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katsaros throws a head kick that misses.
Katsaros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Matos blocks a head kick by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a big shot that misses.
Katsaros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Matos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsaros.
De Matos misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Katsaros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Matos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsaros counters with a leg kick.
Katsaros with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsaros.
De Matos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsaros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Matos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsaros blocks a jab.
Katsaros lands with an uppercut that bounces De Matos off the cage and back into range.
Katsaros looks to score with a jab to the body but De Matos is just out of range.
Katsaros loads up on a big right hand but De Matos slips the punch.
De Matos moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsaros lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Matos's sensitive parts.
Crunch! De Matos slams his shin into Katsaros's torso.
A jab from De Matos finds it's way through Katsaros's defenses.
Katsaros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Katsaros misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Matos moves out of range as Katsaros strikes.
Katsaros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Matos at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Matos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Matos throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
De Matos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Matos cracks Katsaros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Katsaros throws a body kick that misses.
De Matos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katsaros's calf.
Decent striking displayed by Katsaros there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Matos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from De Matos misses.
Katsaros delivers a nice body kick.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsaros throws a head kick that misses.
De Matos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Katsaros as he checks the leg kick.
Katsaros throws a jab when De Matos was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Matos looks to throw the jab but Katsaros is out of range.
De Matos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katsaros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Matos.
Katsaros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Matos's head.
Katsaros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Matos checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Matos.
A jab from Katsaros misses.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Matos moves away.
De Matos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Katsaros had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice body kick there by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a head kick but De Matos moves out of range.
De Matos throws a jab but it's blocked by Katsaros.
Katsaros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsaros connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Katsaros finds it's target.
De Matos misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Matos. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moacyr Domingos De Matos will probably get the nod.
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.
Katsaros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Matos checks a leg kick.
De Matos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Katsaros throws a leg kick that misses.
Katsaros slips a jab from De Matos.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Matos 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 Katsaros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katsaros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katsaros tries a head kick but it misses.
De Matos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Matos works the jab nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Matos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Katsaros throws a right hand that misses
and De Matos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Katsaros slips a straight right by De Matos.
De Matos throws out a loose jab but Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Matos misses with a leg kick.
Katsaros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsaros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Katsaros moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Katsaros tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by De Matos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Katsaros cracks De Matos with a good jab.
No joy there for Katsaros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katsaros with a jab.
Katsaros moves out of range as De Matos strikes.
Katsaros throws a one two combo.
De Matos is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Katsaros.
De Matos is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsaros finish him?
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Matos was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
De Matos is looking to slow Katsaros down with leg kicks.
De Matos misses the jab.
De Matos seems to have recovered his senses.
De Matos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsaros was well out of range. Poor timing from De Matos.
De Matos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katsaros's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Matos.
A big left from De Matos misses.
Katsaros throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Matos slips a jab and a cross from Katsaros.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Matos in his tracks.
De Matos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Matos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katsaros.
De Matos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsaros ducks under a wild hook from De Matos.
De Matos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsaros is out of range and De Matos settles back down.
Katsaros scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Matos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsaros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Matos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Katsaros moves out of range easily.
De Matos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Matos misses with a head kick.
Katsaros connects with a leg kick. De Matos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Matos is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsaros.
Katsaros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Katsaros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Katsaros. That snapped De Matos's head back.
Katsaros throws a good cross that connects.
Katsaros throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Matos looks to throw the jab but Katsaros is out of range.
Katsaros scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Matos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Matos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as De Matos blocks the low kick.
De Matos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from De Matos misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Katsaros as he connects with a hook.
Katsaros lands a nice hook to De Matos's body. De Matos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
De Matos slips a straight right by Katsaros.
Katsaros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Katsaros.
A head kick misses from De Matos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros thumps De Matos with a low kick.
Katsaros slips a straight right by De Matos.
De Matos misses with a jab to the body
and De Matos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Matos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsaros - the referee stops the clock and De Matos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsaros. De Matos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Katsaros scores with a jab. De Matos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Matos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katsaros thumps De Matos with a low kick.
De Matos is looking to land body kicks.
Katsaros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Matos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsaros.
De Matos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsaros, right into the meat.
Katsaros misses with a kick to the body.
Katsaros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Matos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Katsaros ducks under a wild hook from De Matos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Katsaros dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Matos throws a leg kick that misses.
De Matos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Katsaros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Matos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Katsaros shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! De Matos is backing up but Katsaros catches him with a final right hook that drops him! De Matos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Katsaros Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonidas Katsaros!
A victorious Leonidas Katsaros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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