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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Salas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Chandler's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nico Salas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salas. That one must have hurt.
Salas lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salas lands with a right that hurts Chandler. Chandler looks to clinch but Salas throws a short knee that drops Chandler. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nico Salas!
During a confident post fight interview, Nico Salas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater moves to clinch but Blackman breaks away
and Blackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackman misses with a two punch combination.
Blackman shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Blackman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
Blackman working Slater over with knees to the body.
Slater works on Blackman's body with a couple of short punches.
Slater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman is trying to maintain a safe position but Slater gets an underhook and turns Blackman into the cage.
Blackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blackman has Slater pushed against the cage.
Slater gets through Blackman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackman.
Blackman scores with a knee to the head.
Blackman misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Blackman to work.
Blackman is looking to control Slater's arms but Slater gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackman has his back to the cage.
Blackman looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Blackman.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Slater takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blackman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackman looks winded!
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slater has managed to clinch.
Slater manages to pull guard.
Blackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackman has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Blackman wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slater keeping full guard, as Blackman tries to pass.
Blackman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Blackman defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blackman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackman has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackman defends well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slater is looking for a triangle but Blackman pushes his legs off easily.
Blackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater's corner calls for a 1-2. Slater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Blackman responds with a good body kick, but Slater manages to step out the way in time.
Blackman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackman trying to control the action but Slater is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater manages to get back to half guard.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Blackman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Blackman moved out of range.
Blackman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Blackman scoring well with a low kick there.
Slater clinches up with Blackman and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slater looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slater blocks an elbow strike from Blackman.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Blackman is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackman misses with a knee to the head.
Blackman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slater avoids it.
Blackman tries to land knees in the clinch but Slater avoids the damage to the body.
Blackman missing with knees to the body.
Blackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slater misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman prevents a body shot from Slater.
Blackman trying to stall but Slater improves his position.
Slater lands with a left to the head.
Blackman looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slater pushes Blackman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackman is breathing heavily.
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slater cracks Blackman with a nice body shot.
Slater breaks from the clinch.
Malcolm Blackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackman in his tracks.
Slater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slater drops Blackman with a beautiful combination! Blackman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slater is looking for the KO!
Blackman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackman takes a shot to the head.
Slater scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slater is struggling to control the position.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slater avoiding damage as Blackman throws knees to the body.
Slater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slater lands a nice uppercut.
Slater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackman backwards.
Slater lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slater.
Slater drops Blackman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blackman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Blackman is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
A right hand to the body from Slater.
Blackman blocking some punches.
Blackman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater scores with a shoulder strike.
Slater drops Blackman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blackman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Slater lands a nice uppercut.
Slater lands an uppercut.
Slater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyle Slater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Slater.
Slater throws a big uppercut that drops Blackman! More strikes from Slater and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Blackman lies dazed against the cage as Slater celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Slater!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to work over Souza's front leg with a kick but Souza checks it.
Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Souza tries to clinch
and West counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Souza!
West working the head with strikes.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
West is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! West is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza wants to improve his position but instead West has moved into half guard.
Souza tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
West prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Souza's temple.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. West lands a nice short elbow.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza pushes a forearm under West's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, West is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onwuazo Ban Gbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onwuazo Ban Gbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban Gbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov lands a jab to the head.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Ban Gbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ban Gbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ban Gbus avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a jab.
Ban Gbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlov throws a jab when Ban Gbus was well out of range.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ban Gbus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ban Gbus lands with a straight right. Kozlov didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Ban Gbus walks into a stiff left hand from Kozlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus jabs at Kozlov's body.
Ban Gbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlov.
Ban Gbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Ban Gbus ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ban Gbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Kozlov there.
Kozlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ban Gbus.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Ban Gbus moves forwards but Kozlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlov lands a jab to the head.
Ban Gbus misses with a body punch
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov dips to his left and cracks Ban Gbus with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov lands a nice shot that snaps Ban Gbus's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a swing at Ban Gbus's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Kozlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus tries to move into range but Kozlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Ban Gbus moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Kozlov.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban Gbus looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ban Gbus misses with a looping right.
Jab by Ban Gbus.
Kozlov cracks Ban Gbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ban Gbus.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ban Gbus doesn't seem phased though.
Kozlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov lands with a nice body punch.
Ban Gbus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kozlov and Ban Gbus goes tumbling to the canvas! Kozlov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ban Gbus is rocked!
Kozlov is controlling the pace.
Kozlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
That's time! Ban Gbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kozlov lands with a hook. Ban Gbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ban Gbus stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kozlov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sloppy strikes from Kozlov. Those never looked like landing.
Ban Gbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ban Gbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ban Gbus.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kozlov cracks Ban Gbus with a good jab.
Kozlov connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov tests Ban Gbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a swing at Ban Gbus's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with the combination.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Kozlov throws out a powerful jab.
Kozlov connects with a single shot there.
Oh Ban Gbus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlov connects with a body shot.
Ban Gbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ban Gbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Ban Gbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Ban Gbus also avoids with ease.
Ban Gbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
Ban Gbus swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Ban Gbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ban Gbus walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlov counters with a series of strikes that sends Ban Gbus to the canvas! Kozlov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kozlov advances to half guard.
Ban Gbus is trying to control but Kozlov passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus looking for a sweep but Kozlov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kozlov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kozlov cracks Ban Gbus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ban Gbus throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlov counters with a left hand that sends Ban Gbus to the canvas!
Kozlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kozlov gets to his feet. Ban Gbus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus lands the left hand.
Ban Gbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus is looking to wear down Kozlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov feints a jab promting Ban Gbus to slip. Kozlov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ban Gbus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kozlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov throws a left that rocks Ban Gbus and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kozlov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ban Gbus regain composure!
Kozlov decides to stand back up.
Kozlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ban Gbus thuds a left hand into Kozlov's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov punishes Ban Gbus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
That's time! Ban Gbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kozlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Ban Gbus's body. Ban Gbus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov lands the left hand.
Kozlov throws a shot to the body.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Ban Gbus's body.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kozlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ban Gbus walks into a straight right hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov drops his shoulder and cracks Ban Gbus with a huge uppercut! Ban Gbus goes down! Can Kozlov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov forces his way into half guard.
Kozlov moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov stands up and beckons Ban Gbus to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ban Gbus out cold! What a finish! Kozlov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimm Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rambo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grimm Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson works on Reaper's body with a couple of short punches.
Reaper is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Reaper is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper looks winded!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reaper is rocked!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reaper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Reaper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rambo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neyman Gariniho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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189 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neyman Gariniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Errol Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gariniho.
Williams looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gariniho throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a body kick that stops Gariniho in his tracks momentarily.
Gariniho misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Gariniho's head.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gariniho backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams drops Gariniho onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gariniho is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gariniho is rocked!
Gariniho is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a body punch.
Oh Gariniho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams lands a big right hand that drops Gariniho! The killer instinct kicks in and Williams finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Errol Williams!
Errol Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Taibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Taibo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Richards's chin.
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163 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Taibo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Richards!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taibo digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taibo 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.
Taibo avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Taibo moved out of range nicely.
Taibo misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taibo manages to get to full guard.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taibo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taibo wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Taibo wants to get back to his feet but Richards passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taibo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taibo wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards is looking to land body kicks.
Taibo scores with a punch to the head.
Taibo scores with a jab to the body.
Richards swings for the body but Taibo moves out of range.
Taibo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taibo throws a good cross that connects.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taibo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Richards! He's out on his feet! Taibo rushes in and drops Richards with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Taibo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Baldemnic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claus Baldemnic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Claus Baldemnic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baldemnic has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones prevents a body shot from Baldemnic.
Baldemnic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bones throws a head kick but Baldemnic moves out of range.
Baldemnic scores with a punch to the head.
Bones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baldemnic's half guard.
Baldemnic tries to kick Bones off but Bones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baldemnic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Bones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baldemnic has a hand on Bones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baldemnic wants to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldemnic is desperately trying to improve his position but Bones has a good base and remains in mount.
Bones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baldemnic is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones with a couple of short strikes.
Bones trying to control but Baldemnic is having none of it.
Baldemnic tries to hold on but Bones postures up.
Baldemnic is squirming around, avoiding Bones's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones prevents Baldemnic from getting the reversal.
Baldemnic looks winded!
Bones lands a big elbow.
Bones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baldemnic working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldemnic tries to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baldemnic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baldemnic tries to reverse the position but Bones maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Baldemnic tries to lock up and control but Bones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bones dominating with strikes here.
Bones looking to control but Baldemnic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baldemnic tries to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldemnic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baldemnic is looking for a sweep. Bones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baldemnic keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Baldemnic sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bones moves into the clinch successfully.
Baldemnic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bones trying to control the position but instead, Baldemnic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bones into the cage.
Baldemnic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldemnic throws a body shot but no joy.
Baldemnic forces Bones back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldemnic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baldemnic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones slips under a jab from Baldemnic.
Bones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bones is defended easily by Baldemnic.
Baldemnic unleashes a big counter combination but Bones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldemnic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bones, pushing him back against the cage.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baldemnic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baldemnic gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Baldemnic has him pressed against the cage.
Baldemnic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bones backwards.
Baldemnic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baldemnic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones feints and as Baldemnic raises his hands in defense, Bones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baldemnic pulls Bones in to control the position.
Bones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baldemnic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jimmy Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bones wants to control from the top but Baldemnic keeps moving.
Baldemnic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Baldemnic pulls Bones in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baldemnic closes the distance and clinches.
Baldemnic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baldemnic manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baldemnic lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baldemnic.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Baldemnic and move into the clinch.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Claus Baldemnic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baldemnic!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baldemnic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldemnic is not content to let Bones control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Baldemnic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baldemnic throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Baldemnic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baldemnic throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
Bones thuds a left hand into Baldemnic's body.
Baldemnic throws a nice looking combination but Bones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baldemnic as he jumps to the side.
Bones cracks a nice hook into Baldemnic's ribs.
Claus Baldemnic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Bones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baldemnic closes the distance and clinches.
Baldemnic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baldemnic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baldemnic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baldemnic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baldemnic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldemnic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldemnic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baldemnic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baldemnic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Baldemnic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldemnic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bones.
Baldemnic connects with a body shot.
Baldemnic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones dodges the punch combination from Baldemnic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baldemnic! But no joy.
Baldemnic throws a lazy right hand but Bones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baldemnic as he avoids it easily.
Baldemnic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baldemnic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baldemnic.
Bones trying to stall but Baldemnic improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Baldemnic.
Bones taking a breather.
Bones misses with the head strike.
Baldemnic breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Baldemnic.
Baldemnic looks to land a left hand but Bones moved out of range nicely.
Bones feinted with a counter takedown.
Baldemnic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bones blocks a jab.
Bones tries to counter with a takedown but Baldemnic is quick to defend against it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baldemnic enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baldemnic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bones won't allow Baldemnic to get back to his feet.
Bones wants to stand but Baldemnic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baldemnic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldemnic wants to sweep here but Bones controlling him for the moment.
Baldemnic looking to control.
Bones trying to control but Baldemnic is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baldemnic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldemnic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baldemnic closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Baldemnic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baldemnic 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Baldemnic!
Claus Baldemnic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Tanaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nikolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Nikolov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Nikolov.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Nikolov does it's job there.
Nikolov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Tanaka.
Nikolov looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Nikolov swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolov misses with a left hand
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolov throws out the jab.
Nikolov throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolov.
Tanaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot lands for Tanaka.
Nikolov lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolov walks into a stiff left hand from Tanaka.
Nikolov is rocked!
Nikolov missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Nikolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nikolov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Tanaka!
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pop
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