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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Promentory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kuusela.
Kuusela stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Soderberg both land. Nice combination.
Soderberg works Kuusela's body with a nice hook.
Soderberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuusela.
Soderberg misses with a hook. Kuusela ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuusela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuusela cracks Soderberg with an open hand slap.
Kuusela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Soderberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuusela working hard to break the clinch.
Soderberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soderberg is defending well for now.
Soderberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuusela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuusela pushes Soderberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soderberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries a body shot but Soderberg blocks it.
Soderberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kuusela.
Soderberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuusela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela misses with the head strike.
Kuusela lands a nice uppercut.
Kuusela lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soderberg.
A right hand to the body from Kuusela.
Soderberg looks winded!
Soderberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Armo Kuusela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Soderberg.
Kuusela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuusela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soderberg under the eye.
Kuusela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soderberg.
Kuusela connects with a body shot.
Soderberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuusela counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuusela moves into range and clinches up with Soderberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuusela.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuusela - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soderberg tries a body shot but Kuusela blocks it.
Kuusela prevents a body shot from Soderberg.
Kuusela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela checks a low kick from Soderberg.
Soderberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuusela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soderberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela tries to work over Soderberg's front leg with a kick but Soderberg checks it.
Some wild striking there from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuusela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soderberg thuds his right hand into Kuusela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuusela misses with a looping right.
Soderberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuusela tries to land a front kick but Soderberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Soderberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderberg misses the target.
Soderberg tried to score with a low kick but Kuusela checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Kuusela. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Kuusela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuusela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderberg with the counter takedown but Kuusela avoids it easily.
Kuusela scores with a jab. Soderberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuusela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soderberg at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Soderberg.
Kuusela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
Soderberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuusela scores with a kick to the body.
Soderberg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg sizes up Kuusela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soderberg is breathing heavily.
Kuusela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soderberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuusela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Kuusela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuusela drops Soderberg with a beautiful combination! Soderberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuusela is looking for the KO!
Soderberg is rocked!
It looks like Rufus Soderberg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusela shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Soderberg takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kuusela sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Soderberg bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armo Kuusela!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Armo Kuusela waved his t-shirt featuring Maximum Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard avoids the head kick by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran scores with a nice head shot.
Mandragoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandragoran scores with a jab.
Eberhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandragoran misses with a body kick.
Mandragoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eberhard throws a big shot that misses.
Eberhard misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandragoran.
It looks like Elias Eberhard has been cut.
Mandragoran connects with a high kick.
Eberhard ducks under a wild hook from Mandragoran.
Eberhard catches Mandragoran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Lan Mandragoran has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandragoran sends Eberhard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mandragoran is motioning to the referee to let Eberhard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Eberhard is rocked!
Eberhard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran stuffs the takedown attempt from Eberhard. Eberhard gets slowly back to his feet.
Eberhard lands a head shot.
Mandragoran works Eberhard's body with a nice hook.
Elias Eberhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Eberhard. That snapped Mandragoran's head back.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eberhard moves away.
Eberhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandragoran throws a body kick that misses.
Eberhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandragoran misses the shot to the body.
Eberhard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mandragoran gets caught flat footed, as Eberhard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Eberhard throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Mandragoran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mandragoran holds on and takes a little breather.
Mandragoran controls Eberhard momentarily but Eberhard frees himself.
Mandragoran wants to stand and escape but Eberhard is having none of it.
Eberhard cracks Mandragoran with a solid left hand.
Eberhard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eberhard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mandragoran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard throwing strikes from guard but Mandragoran blocks nicely.
Mandragoran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberhard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mandragoran is controlling Eberhard's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eberhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mandragoran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eberhard to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eberhard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandragoran's guard.
Mandragoran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eberhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eberhard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandragoran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eberhard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eberhard won't allow Mandragoran to sweep him here.
Eberhard cracks Mandragoran with a solid left hand.
Mandragoran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandragoran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eberhard is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandragoran has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lan Mandragoran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eberhard cracks Mandragoran with an open hand slap.
Eberhard throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandragoran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Eberhard.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick that misses.
Mandragoran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandragoran. Eberhard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandragoran lands a body shot.
Eberhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Mandragoran as Eberhard shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eberhard moves out of range of the body kick from Mandragoran.
Eberhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandragoran is just out of range.
Eberhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eberhard takes a swing at Mandragoran's ribcage but misses.
Mandragoran punishes Eberhard's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard throws a combination that misses
and Eberhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eberhard shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandragoran sprawls well. He's pushed Eberhard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandragoran delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandragoran scores with a spinning back kick!
Eberhard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandragoran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eberhard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eberhard attempts a counter takedown but Mandragoran avoids it well and moves away.
Mandragoran throws a head kick that Eberhard semi-blocks.
Eberhard misses with a looping right.
Mandragoran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mandragoran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mandragoran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eberhard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mandragoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandragoran lands a nice elbow.
Mandragoran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mandragoran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eberhard's brow.
Mandragoran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it misses.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Mandragoran.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mandragoran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eberhard's brow.
Eberhard lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eberhard.
Mandragoran digs a right hand into Eberhard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eberhard's gas tank.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eberhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mandragoran on the inside.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mandragoran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mandragoran lands an elbow that stopped Eberhard in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands an elbow inside that Eberhard shrugs off.
Eberhard throws a head punch that misses.
Mandragoran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eberhard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eberhard blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eberhard.
Mandragoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eberhard's elbow.
Eberhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lan Mandragoran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mandragoran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eberhard.
Mandragoran lands a right hand.
Mandragoran tries a body shot but Eberhard blocks it.
Eberhard tries to work over Mandragoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandragoran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandragoran.
Mandragoran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mandragoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Eberhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eberhard avoids a wild elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran misses with a body punch.
Mandragoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eberhard tries to work over Mandragoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eberhard's defenses.
Eberhard avoids the elbow strike from Mandragoran, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Eberhard.
Eberhard has a couple of punches blocked by Mandragoran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandragoran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lan Mandragoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eberhard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mandragoran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eberhard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eberhard clobbers Mandragoran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandragoran feints and then cracks Eberhard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eberhard down.
Eberhard connects with a body shot.
Mandragoran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eberhard at a distance.
Mandragoran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eberhard 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.
Mandragoran throws a body kick that misses
and Eberhard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eberhard is standing up over Mandragoran. Mandragoran looks to escape but Eberhard dives into side control.
Eberhard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandragoran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eberhard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mandragoran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eberhard.
Mandragoran wants to improve his position but Eberhard is controlling well.
Eberhard is keen to just control but Mandragoran is a slippery customer.
Eberhard trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eberhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eberhard wants to control but Mandragoran is keeping him busy.
Mandragoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandragoran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eberhard is working away from the top position though.
Eberhard throwing shots but Mandragoran is blocking nicely.
Mandragoran tries to roll over but Eberhard keeps him under control.
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandragoran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Mandragoran has knocked Eberhard down with a huge combo! Mandragoran steps away and waves a wobbly Eberhard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mandragoran misses with a wild body shot.
Eberhard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandragoran closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eberhard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandragoran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Eberhard.
Mandragoran lands a hook that snaps the head of Eberhard backwards.
Eberhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eberhard blocks an elbow strike.
Mandragoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands an elbow just above Eberhard 's eye.
Mandragoran misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandragorans head.
Mandragoran blocks a body shot from Eberhard.
Eberhard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mandragoran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eberhard backwards.
Mandragoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eberhard tries to work over Mandragoran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eberhard blocks an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran pushes off an throws an elbow but Eberhard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandragoran cracks Eberhard with a nice body shot.
Mandragoran tries to throw a body punch but Eberhard avoids it by throwing Mandragoran back against the cage.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eberhard's defenses.
Mandragoran pushes Eberhard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elias Eberhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eberhard takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lan Mandragoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mandragoran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lan Mandragoran!
During a confident post fight interview, Lan Mandragoran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. This should be fireworks!
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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
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grabowski's hands.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grabowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Grabowski does it's job there.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Hong.
Hong blocks a jab.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
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!
Grabowski works the jab nicely.
Grabowski misses with a looping right.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by Hong's head coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hong thumps Grabowski with a low kick.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hong throws a low kick but Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Grabowski throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
Hong misses with a hook.
Grabowski walks into a jab.
Hong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grabowski. Grabowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grabowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a hook
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Hong 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.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong throws the kick towards the body but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grabowski blocks the body kick.
Grabowski throws a counter combo.
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Grabowski blocks the low kick.
Grabowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kris Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski checks the leg kick.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong cracks the inside of Grabowski's front leg.
Grabowski moves forwards but Hong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Grabowski moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Hong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hong scores with a jab.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
Grabowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Grabowski down.
Grabowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabowski.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Hong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hong throws a combination that misses
and Grabowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grabowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hong has got the better of the exchanges.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
Grabowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Grabowski throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabowski can do to turn this around?
Grabowski moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grabowski in his tracks.
Hong slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Grabowski moved out of range nicely.
Grabowski connects with a body shot.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Grabowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hong slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong misses with a looping right.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the body
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Grabowski was not able to check.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kris Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
And Hong counters with a quick kick to the body but Grabowski blocks it.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Hong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grabowski will feel that in the morning.
Grabowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grabowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong punishes Grabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong looks for the body kick but Grabowski saw that one coming.
Hong scores with a hook.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Hong scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Hong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Grabowski moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Hong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grabowski moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
Hong throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hong tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hong throws a low kick but Grabowski moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grabowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Grabowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with a straight right. Grabowski didn't see that one coming.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong thumps Grabowski with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong tried to score with a low kick but Grabowski checks it.
Grabowski throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grabowski is rocked!
Hong throws a head kick but Grabowski moves out of range.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grabowski moves out of range as Hong strikes.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Hong.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grabowski just manages to avoid it.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
Grabowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski avoids a kick to the body.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
Grabowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grabowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hong throws a leg kick
enabling Grabowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Grabowski.
Hong throws a combination that misses
and Grabowski counters with a series of strikes. Hong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Grabowski scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Grabowski. That snapped Hong's head back.
Grabowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Grabowski! Hong is out on his feet! Grabowski rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hong is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hong is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski 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.
The defeated Kris Hong had this to say: 'My apologies. I had a problem with the jet schedule.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Cutwood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutwood throws a hook but Rubey avoids it easily.
Rubey lands a jab to Cutwood's midsection.
Rubey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cutwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cutwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rubey misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Cutwood misses
letting Rubey counter with a right hand.
Rubey staying out of range there.
Cutwood moves away from the strike by Rubey.
Cutwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Carlos Cutwood has been cut.
Cutwood drives through and clinches with Rubey against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubey.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubey lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rubey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cutwood up against the cage.
Rubey blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rubey throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutwoods head.
Cutwood 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.
Rubey looking to slow down the pace here.
Cutwood is working for takedown but Rubey is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Cutwood.
Rubey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cutwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubey.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rubey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlos Cutwood's cut is getting worse.
Cutwood blocks the elbow strike.
Cutwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rubey takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Cutwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubey is trying to force a seperation but Cutwood has the dominant position.
Cutwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Rubey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cutwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Rubey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutwood misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubey.
A head punch on the inside from Cutwood fails to land.
Rubey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rubey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cutwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cutwood wants to clinch up but Rubey keeps it at a distance.
Cutwood swings for the body but Rubey moves out of range.
Rubey scores with a leg kick.
Cutwood swings widly with a right hand
and Rubey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rubey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cutwood looks to move to half guard but instead Rubey has passed into mount! Damn!
Rubey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey wants to control the pace but Cutwood is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutwood tries to hold on but Rubey postures up.
Rubey landing shots from mount.
Cutwood squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cutwood somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Cutwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Cutwood finds it's way through Rubey's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Rubey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cutwood doesn't seem phased though.
Carlos Cutwood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cutwood lands a right hook to the body.
Cutwood moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Cutwood.
That has opened up Chris Rubey's cut even more.
Cutwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cutwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Cutwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutwood blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cutwood.
Cutwood can't get the takedown.
Rubey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutwood can't find room to land a body shot as Rubey controls the action.
Cutwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Rubey avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutwood.
Rubey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cutwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cutwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Cutwood misses.
Cutwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rubey misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Rubey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rubey.
Cutwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cutwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cutwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubey throws an elbow but it misses.
Cutwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rubey prevents a body shot from Cutwood.
Rubey managing to block the knees to the body from Cutwood.
Cutwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubey backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood wants a takedown.
Rubey is working Cutwood over against the cage.
Rubey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutwood.
Rubey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cutwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Cutwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cutwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubey prevents it.
Carlos Cutwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Cutwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rubey.
Rubey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cutwood's head.
Cutwood moves into the clinch.
Cutwood works on Rubey's body with a couple of short punches.
Rubey is breathing heavily.
Rubey misses with some punches.
That's two 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!
Cutwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubey lands a nice knee to the body.
Cutwood is looking for a takedown.
Cutwood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rubey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cutwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubey backwards.
The cut above Chris Rubey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cutwood lands a body punch.
Rubey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutwood scores with a shot to the side of Rubey's head.
Cutwood lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Cutwood.
A shot in the inside from Cutwood.
Chris Rubey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cutwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Rubey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlos Cutwood!
Our winner, Carlos Cutwood, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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40
247 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz jabs at Morgan's body.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Doofenshmirtz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Doofenshmirtz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Doofenshmirtz thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doofenshmirtz, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Morgan slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz checks the leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Doofenshmirtz only half commits.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Doofenshmirtz takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Doofenshmirtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan blocks a low kick nicely.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doofenshmirtz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Doofenshmirtz from controlling successfully.
Morgan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Doofenshmirtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Doofenshmirtz postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doofenshmirtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doofenshmirtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doofenshmirtz throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doofenshmirtz's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doofenshmirtz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doofenshmirtz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Doofenshmirtz's legs - danger averted.
Doofenshmirtz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doofenshmirtz looking to control.
Doofenshmirtz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doofenshmirtz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinz Doofenshmirtz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doofenshmirtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Doofenshmirtz stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Doofenshmirtz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Doofenshmirtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doofenshmirtz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doofenshmirtz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Doofenshmirtz moves out of range easily.
Doofenshmirtz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doofenshmirtz. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Doofenshmirtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan clobbers Doofenshmirtz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doofenshmirtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jason Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a nice uppercut.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a low kick nicely.
Doofenshmirtz cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Doofenshmirtz throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a leg kick.
Morgan is looking to wear down Doofenshmirtz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Doofenshmirtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doofenshmirtz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doofenshmirtz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jason Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a head kick.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Doofenshmirtz ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Doofenshmirtz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan tries to score with a low kick but Doofenshmirtz moves his leg out of the way.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doofenshmirtz is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doofenshmirtz lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz moved away.
Doofenshmirtz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan tried to counter with a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz avoided it.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Morgan throws a head kick but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Doofenshmirtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doofenshmirtz throws a good cross that connects.
Doofenshmirtz feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heinz Doofenshmirtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Doofenshmirtz.
It looked like Morgan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan swings for the body but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Doofenshmirtz tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doofenshmirtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Doofenshmirtz lands an overhand right.
Doofenshmirtz thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan.
Doofenshmirtz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to score with low kicks.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan leaves Doofenshmirtz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doofenshmirtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Doofenshmirtz connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doofenshmirtz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands a high kick!
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doofenshmirtz on the side of the head.
Doofenshmirtz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan pushes Doofenshmirtz off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jason Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. Doofenshmirtz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doofenshmirtz slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
A good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan tests Doofenshmirtz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Doofenshmirtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Doofenshmirtz's shoulder, as Doofenshmirtz tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doofenshmirtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doofenshmirtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morgan.
Doofenshmirtz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Doofenshmirtz is avoiding it.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doofenshmirtz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Morgan!
Jason Morgan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Pietrzak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arni Jarnkarl's chin.
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak misses with a right hand
and Jarnkarl counters by clinching up.
Jarnkarl lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pietrzak prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Pietrzak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pietrzak shoots for a takedown but Jarnkarl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarnkarl was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pietrzak dips to his left and cracks Jarnkarl with an uppercut!
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Jarnkarl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak scores with a sloppy right hand. Jarnkarl should have avoided that one.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl throws a solid leg kick but Pietrzak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarnkarl.
Pietrzak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jarnkarl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Jarnkarl avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but Jarnkarl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Pietrzak off balance momentarily.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarnkarl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a right hand that misses
and Pietrzak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl moves out of range as Pietrzak strikes.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarnkarl 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 telegraphed right hand from Jarnkarl misses the target.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Pietrzak.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarnkarl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pietrzak keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jarnkarl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands with a hook. Jarnkarl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pietrzak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jarnkarl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarnkarl sprawls well. Jarnkarl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pietrzak gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarnkarl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Jarnkarl misses.
Pietrzak tries to move into range but Jarnkarl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Jarnkarl was well out of range.
A nice side step and Jarnkarl releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarnkarl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pietrzak counters with a shoot takedown. Jarnkarl fights it but they end up in guard.
Jarnkarl trying to control the position.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarnkarl looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarnkarl, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pietrzak landing with the ground and pound.
Jarnkarl keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Jarnkarl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pietrzak won't allow Jarnkarl to sweep him here.
Jarnkarl controls Pietrzak momentarily but Pietrzak frees himself.
Pietrzak is pushing down on Jarnkarl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jarnkarl is fighting to maintain full guard but Pietrzak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pietrzak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarnkarl keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarnkarl tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jarnkarl is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak drops an elbow to the side of Jarnkarl's head.
Jarnkarl gets back to full guard.
Jarnkarl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietrzak's guard.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarnkarl prevents Pietrzak from getting back to his feet.
Jarnkarl works over Pietrzak with some ground and pound from guard.
Jarnkarl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick.
Pietrzak is looking for a counter combo.
Pietrzak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch but Pietrzak is having none of it.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarnkarl motions for Pietrzak to come forward. Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarnkarl moves out of range of the body kick from Pietrzak.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Jarnkarl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pietrzak delivers a nice body kick.
Jarnkarl throws a body shot but no joy.
Pietrzak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook.
Pietrzak scores with a body shot.
Pietrzak looks to land a right hand but Jarnkarl moved out of range.
Pietrzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Jarnkarl connects with a high kick.
Jarnkarl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jarnkarl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Pietrzak with that takedown attempt.
Jarnkarl looks to land a body kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Jarnkarl wants to slow Pietrzak down by chopping away at his legs.
Pietrzak throws out a powerful jab.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietrzak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarnkarl avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Pietrzak jumps back.
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Pietrzak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarnkarl's sensitive parts.
Pietrzak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jarnkarl punishes Pietrzak's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jarnkarl 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 Pietrzak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pietrzak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Pietrzak blocks the leg kick.
Pietrzak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pietrzak lands with a hook. Jarnkarl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
It seemed like Jarnkarl was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Jarnkarl moved out of range nicely.
Jarnkarl raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jarnkarl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pietrzak.
Pietrzak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is looking to land body kicks.
Pietrzak throws a sloppy head kick and Jarnkarl moves out of range easily.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
Jarnkarl digs a good hook to Pietrzak's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jarnkarl. Pietrzak shrugs it off though.
Pietrzak ducks right into an uppercut from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jarnkarl tries to move into range but Pietrzak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarnkarl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jarnkarl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jarnkarl stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarnkarl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarnkarl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pietrzak has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Jarnkarl does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarnkarl scores with a shot to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak is looking for a takedown.
Jarnkarl lands a shoulder strike.
Jarnkarl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarnkarl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pietrzak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jarnkarl wants to improve his position but Pietrzak is controlling well.
Jarnkarl trying to hold on to Pietrzak's head to control him but Pietrzak postures up.
Pietrzak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jarnkarl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pietrzak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pietrzak's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl is hanging on to Pietrzak's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A left and a right from Jarnkarl both land. Nice combination.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarnkarl throws out a loose jab but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietrzak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pietrzak.
Jarnkarl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarnkarl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Jarnkarl.
Pietrzak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jarnkarl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarnkarl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Jarnkarl misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pietrzak finds it's way round the side to connect with Jarnkarl's head.
That kick from Jarnkarl tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak moves out of range as Jarnkarl strikes.
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pietrzak moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Jarnkarl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Jarnkarl tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jarnkarl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak 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.
Pietrzak looking to score a takedown here. Jarnkarl is defending well but Pietrzak drives through and ends up in Jarnkarl's guard.
Jarnkarl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pietrzak is one step ahead there.
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartek Pietrzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarnkarl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pietrzak's guard.
Pietrzak controls Jarnkarl momentarily but Jarnkarl frees himself.
Jarnkarl being controlled here momentarily.
Pietrzak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pietrzak managing to control the position.
Jarnkarl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarnkarl is working Pietrzak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jarnkarl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pietrzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jarnkarl content to stall in guard here.
Jarnkarl throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jarnkarl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Jarnkarl from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pietrzak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jarnkarl doesn't seem bothered though.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl moved away.
Nice body punch from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarnkarl trying to control the position here.
Jarnkarl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arni Jarnkarl.
I think Jarnkarl 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
An out of breath Arni Jarnkarl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. Bobby Newmark acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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206 lbs
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221 lbs
29 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newmark moves away from the strike by Hong.
Newmark cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Newmark misses with a kick to the body.
Newmark throws a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Newmark looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
We've been told by Hong's head coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newmark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newmark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Newmark manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newmark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Newmark lands a nice knee to the body.
Newmark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newmark scores a nice knee to the body.
Hong misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newmark struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Newmark blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Newmark.
Newmark prevents a body shot from Hong.
Newmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newmark scores a nice knee to the body.
Hong is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hong avoids it.
Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newmark has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newmark can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Newmark working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to work over Newmark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Hong.
Newmark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
A short uppercut from Hong.
A head punch on the inside from Newmark fails to land.
Newmark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Newmark controls his hands.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Newmark controls his hands.
Newmark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Newmark.
A short left from Hong.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Newmark digs a right hand into Hong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hong's gas tank.
Newmark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newmark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Newmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Newmark missing with knees to the body.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Newmark avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Newmark blocking some punches.
Newmark working aggressively here.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Newmark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong working aggressively here.
Newmark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Newmark has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newmark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newmark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newmark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newmark blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newmark.
Newmark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Newmark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newmark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Newmark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newmark misses with a kick to the body.
Newmark connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Newmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Newmark misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Newmark misses the target.
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark misses with an uppercut
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong thuds his right hand into Newmark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newmark sends Hong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Newmark is motioning to the referee to let Hong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hong is rocked!
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hong up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Newmark from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hong's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Newmark!
A relieved looking Bobby Newmark 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Mayo Kermode acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
State avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
State was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kermode misses with a two punch combination.
Kermode throws a series of punches but State avoids them all with ease.
State fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kermode on the side of the head.
State moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
State uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kermode gets a clinch.
State misses with a hook to the ribs.
State avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Kermode misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kermode.
State lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermode.
State misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermode throws a head punch that misses.
State's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kermode misses with a body shot.
It looked like State wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kermode takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kermode at a distance.
Kermode takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode is looking to clinch but State is avoiding it.
State misses the shot to the body.
Kermode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and State is able to avoid easily.
Kermode is looking to clinch but State is avoiding it.
State scores with a shot to the body.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Kermode.
Good shot there by Kermode.
The fighters circle momentarily. State darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kermode avoids the body shot from State.
Kermode looks for the body kick but State saw that one coming.
State tries to counter with a takedown but Kermode is quick to defend against it.
State cracks Kermode with a good jab.
Kermode stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kermode takes one to the chin there.
Kermode takes one on the button.
Kermode is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kermode is still on wobbly legs! Can State finish him?
Kermode is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
Kermode seems to have recovered his senses.
Kermode misses with a straight right.
State was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a right hand
and Kermode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kermode works over State's head and body with a nice combination.
State cracks Kermode with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kermode looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can State finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Kermode does a little dance to reset his feet.
State misses with a body shot.
State throws a head kick but Kermode moves out of range.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
State thuds a left hand into Kermode's body.
Kermode staying out of range there.
Kermode takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kermode darts in and clinches State up against the cage.
State's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooh!!! State has knocked Kermode down with a huge combo! State steps away and waves a wobbly Kermode back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
State drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kermode right on the button. Kermode goes down! State follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! State gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Police State!
In his post fight interview, Police State started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Livin It Up. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
53 - 13 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Camacho drives through and clinches with Donowitz against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Camacho.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donowitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donowitz prevents it.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camacho.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Camacho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Camacho pushes off an throws an elbow but Donowitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Camacho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camacho tries to break the clinch but Donowitz is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Camacho!
Camacho slips a jab from Donowitz.
Camacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Camacho saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Camacho counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Camacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Camacho counters with a nice body kick.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Donowitz breaks from the clinch.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Camacho misses.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donowitz throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Camacho throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Camacho has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Camacho saw it coming and moves away.
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Camacho finds it's way through Donowitz's defenses.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donowitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Donowitz dodges the ground and pound from Camacho.
Donowitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Donowitz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Donowitz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camacho off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz has good solid back control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho wants to escape the position.
Donowitz has good solid back control here.
Camacho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Donowitz controlling the positon.
Camacho is trying to break free.
Camacho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Donowitz controlling the positon.
Donowitz controlling well, preventing Camacho from escaping the position.
Camacho breaks Donowitz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camacho connects with a couple of short punches.
Camacho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donowitz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Camacho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz is struggling to control the position.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Donowitz takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho is looking to break free of the clinch but Donowitz has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Donowitz.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camacho.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
A short uppercut from Donowitz.
A left hand lands to the body for Donowitz.
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 Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Camacho digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz thumps Camacho with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Camacho.
Camacho throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a head shot.
Camacho checks a leg kick.
Donowitz takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Camacho jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Camacho looks to land a combination. Donowitz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho with the counter takedown but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho tries to land a body kick
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camacho keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Camacho.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho misses with a hook.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camacho momentarily.
Camacho sizes up Donowitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camacho throws a combination that misses
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz lands the left hand.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camacho's head.
Camacho throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Camacho takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donny Donowitz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Camacho.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Camacho moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz backing away here, and Camacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Camacho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Camacho throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Camacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Donowitz lands a jab to Camacho's midsection.
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Camacho.
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camacho.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camacho's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Camacho in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Donowitz connects with a crisp jab.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donowitz thumps Camacho with a low kick.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Camacho swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz slips a jab from Camacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Camacho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camacho.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Camacho.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donowitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho forces Donowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Donny Donowitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to stall.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Donowitz sizes up Camacho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camacho checks a leg kick.
That kick from Camacho tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donny Donowitz.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz retains his lightweight title!
Donny Donowitz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to the man, he is a great champion, been a honour to fight him. Thank you for the opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zsasz's choice of entrance music: 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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143 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Zsasz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara throws a leg kick but Zsasz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zsasz misses with an uppercut
and Connemara counters with a body kick that stops Zsasz in his tracks momentarily.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Zsasz.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away.
Zsasz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Zsasz's legs.
Zsasz lands a lovely overhand right.
Zsasz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Connemara throws a hook but Zsasz avoids it easily.
Connemara lands a leg kick that knocks Zsasz off balance momentarily.
Zsasz looks to throw a body kick
and Connemara counters with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zsasz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsasz takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Zsasz misses.
Connemara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Connemara 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zsasz misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara lands a head kick. Zsasz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
Zsasz misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Zsasz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Zsasz finds it's way through Connemara's defenses.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Connemara clinches.
Connemara lands with a short shot to the head.
Zsasz lands a hook that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Zsasz misses with some punches.
Zsasz wants to break free but Connemara has control.
Connemara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connemara cracks Zsasz with a nice body shot.
Connemara struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsasz controls his hands.
Connemara lands a shoulder strike.
Zsasz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
Connemara blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Connemara.
Connemara prevents Zsasz from breaking the clinch.
Zsasz tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
Zsasz blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zsasz up against the cage.
Zsasz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connemara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zsasz misses with a punch on the inside.
Connemara looking to throw knees to the head but Zsasz is blocking nicely.
Connemara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connemara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connemara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zsasz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connemara works on Zsasz's body with a couple of short punches.
Zsasz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connemara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
Zsasz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara lands a nice looking body kick.
Zsasz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connemara!
Zsasz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connemara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsasz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zsasz.
Connemara throws the left hand but Zsasz avoids the punch easily.
Connemara wants to clinch up but Zsasz keeps it at a distance.
Connemara misses with a few strikes there.
Connemara throws a head kick but Zsasz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connemara throws a big counter combination but Zsasz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Connemara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zsasz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
Zsasz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zsasz is rocked!
Zsasz takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara looks to land a combination but Zsasz avoids it well.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsasz clobbers Connemara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsasz. That snapped Connemara's head back.
Connemara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsasz scores with a decent looking hook.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the body.
Connemara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zsasz will feel that in the morning.
Zsasz avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's time! Connemara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zsasz digs a good hook to Connemara's body.
Connemara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsasz moves forwards but Connemara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Connemara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Connemara misses.
Connemara tries to land a front kick but Zsasz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsasz feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Connemara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connemara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Zsasz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsasz tries to work over Connemara's front leg with a kick but Connemara checks it.
Zsasz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connemara misses with an uppercut
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a low kick, right behind Zsasz 's knee.
Zsasz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Connemara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsasz 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.
Zsasz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Connemara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connemara lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connemara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zsasz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsasz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsasz lands a jab to the nose.
Zsasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara walks into a left hand.
Zsasz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Zsasz feints a counter leg kick.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
Zsasz throws a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsasz swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsasz momentarily.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zsasz is able to avoid easily.
Connemara punishes Zsasz's body with a nice straight punch.
Connemara throws a body punch but Zsasz moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zsasz coming out on top.
Connemara throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Zsasz's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Connemara dives in looking to finish as Zsasz flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Connemara's strikes! Connemara is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Zsasz's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Zsasz was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara retains his featherweight title!
Jameson Connemara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Victor Zsasz was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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