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GALAXY 1- A Star is Born PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Griffith (ranked 2352 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 253 p4p, 263 weight class). Fothergill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith misses with a body kick.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Fothergill.
Fothergill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fothergill wants to clinch
and Griffith counters with an outside leg kick.
Fothergill gets a clinch.
Fothergill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffith controls his hands.
Griffith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fothergill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill looking to stall.
Griffith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill misses with a knee to the head.
Fothergill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffith throws a punch but it's blocked by Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffith.
Fothergill misses with a punch on the inside.
Fothergill working aggressively here.
Fothergill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Griffith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fothergill's elbow.
Fothergill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffith is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith lands a right hand.
Fothergill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fothergill stalling the fight.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fothergill has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Fothergill is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fothergill.
Fothergill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffith is keeping busy.
Griffith stalling against the cage.
Griffith tries to work over Fothergill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fothergill is defending well for now.
Griffith lands with a light punch inside.
Fothergill has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Griffith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fothergill stalling in the clinch but Griffith improves position.
Griffith can't find room to land a body shot as Fothergill controls the action.
Fothergill has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Fothergill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffith blocking some punches.
Fothergill blocks a body shot from Griffith.
Stalling in the clinch from Fothergill.
Fothergill trying to control the position but instead, Griffith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fothergill into the cage.
Griffith blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fothergill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fothergill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fothergill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffith.
Fothergill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Griffith to counter with a crisp jab.
Fothergill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffith cracks Fothergill with a good jab.
Griffith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fothergill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Fothergill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fothergill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fothergill throws an overhand right that lands on Griffith's shoulder, as Griffith tries to avoid the shot.
Fothergill misses with a wild combination.
Griffith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fothergill blocks a head kick by Griffith.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fothergill clinches.
Fothergill misses with a punch on the inside.
Fothergill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Fothergill is just out of range.
Fothergill throws a right and a left that Griffith avoids nicely.
Griffith misses with a wild body shot.
Griffith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill tries to clinch up but Griffith circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Fothergill.
Griffith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony Griffith is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffith throws a good cross that connects.
Griffith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fothergill throws a series of punches but Griffith moves out of range.
Fothergill misses with a wild body shot.
Griffith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Fothergill does no damage.
Fothergill wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Griffith. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fothergill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fothergill swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fothergill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fothergill blocks an elbow strike.
Fothergill misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fothergill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fothergill lands an uppercut.
Griffith struggles to land a body shot inside as Fothergill controls his hands.
Griffith misses with a body punch.
Griffith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fothergill has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Griffith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fothergill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffith.
Fothergill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fothergill prevents a body shot from Griffith.
The referee calls for Griffith to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Fothergill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fothergill.
Griffith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fothergill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fothergill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fothergill wants to clinch.
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 Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Fothergill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fothergill takes one to the side of the head.
Griffith moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fothergill.
Fothergill blocks an uppercut.
Griffith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fothergill wants to stall.
Fothergill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fothergills head.
Fothergill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Griffith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fothergill managing to block the knees to the body from Griffith.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fothergill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fothergill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill tries a knee to the head but Griffith blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Griffith as the two fighters clinch.
Griffith is leaning against Fothergill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fothergill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fothergill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Fothergill tries to clinch but Griffith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill tries to clinch up.
Fothergill throws a leg kick that misses.
Fothergill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fothergill doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffith circles away.
Griffith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fothergill's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fothergill throws an off balance right hand
and Griffith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fothergill instigates a clinch.
Fothergill tries to stall but Griffith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fothergill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Griffith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffith.
Griffith is looking to counter punch.
Griffith scores with a jab to the body.
Fothergill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffith throws a shot to the body.
Griffith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fothergill goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Fothergill back into the cage.
Fothergill is pushing Griffith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffith lands with a left to the head.
Griffith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fothergill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill misses with a punch on the inside.
Fothergill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fothergill is trying to stall.
Fothergill throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffith.
Griffith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffith breaks from the clinch.
Griffith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Fothergill avoids it.
Fothergill misses with a low kick.
Griffith appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Fothergill does no damage.
Griffith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fothergill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Griffith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
A relieved looking Anthony Griffith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jimmy Fothergill was interviewed post fight and said 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 1241 p4p, 937 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 144 p4p, 115 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babyara.
McTavish throws a right hand that misses
and Babyara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
McTavish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babyara drops McTavish with a beautiful combination! McTavish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Babyara is looking for the KO!
 McTavish is rocked!
Babyara lands a big right hook! McTavish looks hurt but is still standing! Babyara lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McTavish falls down and Babyara dives in with a huge hammer fist! McTavish's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Babyara runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Babyara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Francisco Babyara waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 7120 p4p, 2815 weight class) and Robert Reyvolt (ranked 700 p4p, 368 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laranja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sepultura - The Hunt. Renato Laranja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Reyvolt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Reyvolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laranja lands with a good body shot.
Reyvolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyvolt tries to move into range but Laranja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reyvolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Reyvolt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laranja throws a chopping leg kick but Reyvolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyvolt throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Laranja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reyvolt in his tracks.
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Reyvolt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laranja's corner calls for a 1-2. Laranja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reyvolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyvolt as he jumps to the side.
Laranja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyvolt counters with a one-two to the body.
Laranja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laranja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja scores with a jab to the head.
Reyvolt walks into a jab.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
Laranja wants to clinch up but Reyvolt keeps it at a distance.
Laranja is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laranja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reyvolt throws out a counter right but Laranja avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Reyvolt.
Laranja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyvolt tries to avoid it but Laranja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyvolt to the ground. Reyvolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Laranja.
Reyvolt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reyvolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reyvolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyvolt! But no joy.
Reyvolt takes one to the side of the head.
Laranja lands a nice shot that snaps Reyvolt's head back.
Laranja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laranja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laranja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laranja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyvolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laranja throws a hook but Reyvolt avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laranja connects with a body shot that sends Reyvolt's belly button to the back.
Laranja is looking to slow Reyvolt down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Laranja.
Laranja lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Laranja.
 Reyvolt is rocked!
Laranja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reyvolt's guard.
Reyvolt is still in real trouble! Can Laranja finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laranja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laranja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Laranja dominated that round.
That's time! Laranja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laranja cracks Reyvolt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reyvolt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Laranja pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reyvolt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 2948 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Tiger Grandpa (ranked 288 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Grandpa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandpa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grandpa.
Grandpa is trying to break the clinch but Morad is controlling him.
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Grandpa ducks down to avoid it.
Grandpa has Morad up against the cage in a clinch.
Grandpa breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Morad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa looks to land a body kick but Morad moved away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grandpa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
Grandpa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Morad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandpa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Grandpa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morad doesn't seem phased though.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morad throws a low kick, looking for Grandpa's leg but Grandpa calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Morad tenderised Grandpa's leg. Grandpa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Morad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad scores with a nice strike.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Grandpa moves out of range easily.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandpa throws a hook but Morad avoids it easily.
Morad cracks Grandpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grandpa throws a head kick that Morad semi-blocks.
Morad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Morad cracks Grandpa with a big elbow.
Grandpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandpa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Morad easily slips into full mount!
Grandpa really wants to buck Morad off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grandpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grandpa bucks up and throws Morad to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grandpa throws a big counter head kick but Morad avoids it with no problem.
Morad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grandpa.
Grandpa slips under a jab.
Morad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grandpa on his heels. He'll look to pass Grandpa's guard now, I'm sure.
Grandpa has his feet on Morad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grandpa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morad cracks Grandpa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morad throws a low kick but Grandpa avoids it.
Grandpa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morad stuffs the takedown.
Grandpa throws a jab but it's blocked by Morad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Grandpa pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grandpa moves away from the strike by Morad.
Morad slips under a jab from Grandpa.
Morad lands with a cross.
Grandpa staying out of range there.
Morad blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Morad. That snapped Grandpa's head back.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grandpa will feel that in the morning.
Morad tries to land a leg kick but Grandpa saw it coming and moves away.
Morad is looking to score with low kicks.
Morad lunges at Grandpa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grandpa's hand.
Grandpa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandpa shoots in and drives through. Morad sprawls well.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Grandpa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Morad misses with an uppercut.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa misses with a head kick.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Morad avoids the body shot from Grandpa.
Grandpa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Grandpa.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Morad there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Morad scores with a sloppy right hand. Grandpa should have avoided that one.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandpa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morad. Morad obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Morad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grandpa moves in looking to clinch but Morad pushes him off.
Morad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
Grandpa avoids a kick to the body.
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad connects with the punch.
Grandpa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grandpa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grandpa darts in and clinches Morad up against the cage.
Grandpa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grandpa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grandpa's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morad has a couple of punches blocked by Grandpa.
Morad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad swings wildly with an uppercut but Grandpa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grandpa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Morad.
Morad taking a breather.
Grandpa working hard to break the clinch.
Grandpa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grandpa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grandpa blocks a jab.
Grandpa swings widly with a right hand
and Morad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Grandpa slips the punch.
Morad blocks a head kick by Grandpa.
Morad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grandpa throws a hook but Morad blocks it.
Grandpa tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandpa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandpa shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grandpa scores with a nice head shot.
Morad avoids the head kick by Grandpa.
Grandpa slips under a jab.
Morad 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.
Morad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grandpa. Grandpa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grandpa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grandpa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Grandpa moves out of range easily.
Grandpa throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad takes a swing at Grandpa's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Grandpa misses.
Grandpa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morad to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Morad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandpa can do to turn this around?
Grandpa scores with a head kick.
Grandpa throws a front kick aimed at Morad's knee but Morad avoids it well.
Grandpa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grandpa throws a big counter head kick but Morad avoids it with no problem.
Grandpa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Morad.
Morad misses with a hook.
Morad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grandpa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandpa defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Grandpa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Grandpa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morad.
Morad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Morad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa wants to control but Morad postures up.
Morad tries to advance to mount but Grandpa denies him.
Morad working the body and head with strikes.
Grandpa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Grandpa throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Grandpa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses.
Grandpa slips a jab from Morad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Grandpa throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
Grandpa cracks Morad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown but Morad shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morad misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Grandpa. Beautiful body shot.
Grandpa fails with the takedown.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Morad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grandpa's half guard.
Grandpa trying to control but Morad postures up.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandpa is looking for a sweep. Morad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grandpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grandpa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morad passes into half guard.
Morad slips a nice elbow through Grandpa's hands, connecting with Grandpa's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandpa looking for submissions off his back.
Grandpa is trying to maintain the position but Morad is very close to passing his half guard.
Grandpa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Morad manages to mount him!
Grandpa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grandpa wants to control but Morad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad trying to control the action but Grandpa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa wants to improve his position but Morad is controlling well.
Morad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grandpa is trying to stand.
Morad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandpa keeps working.
Morad slips a nice elbow through Grandpa's hands, connecting with Grandpa's forehead.
Grandpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morad pulls his head out easily.
Erran Morad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grandpa is trying to get back to full guard.
Morad lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Morad.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morad is working for a submission of some sort.
Grandpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morad is working away from the top position though.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grandpa wants to get back to his feet.
Grandpa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grandpa.
Grandpa pulls Morad in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandpa has an active guard here but Morad has managed to pass into half guard.
Morad wants to control but Grandpa is keeping him busy.
Morad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morad lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morad wants to take a breather but Grandpa is having none of it.
Morad wants to pass to mount but Grandpa is defending the position.
Tiger Grandpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grandpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
During a confident post fight interview, Erran Morad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Maki (ranked 1394 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 186 p4p, 165 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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Excellent MT
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Salazar.
Salazar gets a clinch.
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Salazar checks it.
Maki cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar 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.
Salazar moves to clinch but Maki breaks away
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Salazar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salazar drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki avoiding damage.
Maki cracks Salazar with a nice body shot.
Maki blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Maki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki looks to throw a body kick
and Salazar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maki thinking.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Salazar is working Maki over against the cage.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki 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.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Salazar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Salazar throws out a counter right but Maki avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki tries to land a leg kick but Salazar saw it coming and moves away.
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Maki.
Maki taking a breather.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar misses with a punch to the body.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salazar is keeping busy.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Salazar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar letting Maki take a breather here.
Maki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salazar misses with some punches.
Salazar lands with a light punch inside.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar working aggressively here.
Salazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki misses with a knee to the head.
Salazar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maki lands a body punch.
Salazar lands with a short shot to the head.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Salazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki digs a right hand into Salazar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salazar's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Good body shot from Salazar.
Maki lands a nice knee to the body.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki cracks Salazar with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salazar has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar taking a breather.
Maki gets through Salazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Maki controlling the action here for a moment.
Maki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Maki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maki throws a front kick that sends Salazar stumbling back into the cage.
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki throws a jab when Salazar was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki throws a looping overhand right but Salazar ducks down to avoid it.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salazar on the side of the head.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Salazar as he checks the leg kick.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salazar fakes the leg kick and cracks Maki in the body.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki lands a right hand.
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Salazar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a front kick aimed at Salazar's knee but Salazar avoids it well.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maki misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Keijo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Maki.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Maki is avoiding it.
Maki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salazar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salazar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maki throws a leg kick
and Salazar counters with a left to the body.
Maki lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maki.
Maki's corner calls for a 1-2. Maki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salazar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Nice jab there from Maki.
Nice body kick there by Maki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki connects with a nice looking jab.
Maki throws a push kick but Salazar slaps the foot to one side.
Salazar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salazar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Maki circles away.
Maki throws a lazy body kick
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar ducks right into an uppercut from Maki.
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki works Salazar's body with a nice hook.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Maki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar wants to clinch
and Maki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maki throws a jab when Salazar was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
No joy there for Salazar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Maki.
Maki motions for Salazar to come forward. Maki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Maki tenderised Salazar's leg. Salazar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salazar rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Maki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maki lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki lands a knee to the head.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms.
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maki cracks Salazar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salazar is rocked!
Maki misses with a low kick.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salazar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Maki.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
You can see that Salazar has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki.
Maki drops Salazar with a big knee straight up the middle! Salazar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Maki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki landing knees to the head.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maki breaks the clinch.
That kick from Maki tenderised Salazar's leg. Salazar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maki lands a nice looking body kick.
Maki with the inside leg kick.
Maki drops Salazar with a beautiful combination! Salazar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maki is looking for the KO!
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maki has cracked Salazar with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maki lands another huge swinging hook and Salazar tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Salazar, before Maki can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keijo Maki!
Keijo Maki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Michael Salazar was interviewed post fight and said 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Francis (ranked 1071 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 128 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yohan Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dammon defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Dammon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis throws out a powerful jab.
Dammon slips a jab from Francis.
Dammon with the counter takedown but Francis avoids it easily.
A left lands for Francis.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Dammon moved out of range.
Dammon slips a jab from Francis.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dammon manages to avoid it.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Francis! Dammon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
During a confident post fight interview, Yohan Francis 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 Mikhail Martynov (ranked 823 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 105 p4p, 140 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov moves into the clinch.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson letting Martynov take a breather here.
I was talking to Martynov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martynov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Martynov takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Pearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Martynov avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearson as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Martynov just leaning against Pearson, taking a breather.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is struggling to control the position.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson lands with a right hand.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Pearson wants to clinch.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Martynov is pushing Pearson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martynov gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Martynov avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson throws a series of strikes that have Martynov backpedaling.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov is having none of it.
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martynov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
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 Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Martynov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearson with a nice calf kick.
Martynov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pearson sends Martynov down but not out. Pearson dives into side control looking to finish.
Martynov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pearson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oh Martynov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Pearson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov bucks up and tries to throw Pearson off but instead Pearson has got his back!
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Martynov is controlling his hands well.
Martynov seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Martynov.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pearson gets his way!
Martynov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pearson.
Martynov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pearson's arms.
Martynov is trying to get back to his feet but Pearson has full control of the position and if anything, Martynov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martynov manages to escape to his feet.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martynov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson avoiding damage as Martynov throws knees to the body.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Martynov.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martynov up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Martynov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martynov pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martynov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Martynov.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Martynov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martynov.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Martynov has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Martynov is working Pearson over against the cage.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martynov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Martynov prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Martynov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Martynov has the dominant position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martynov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov 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.
Martynov clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Martynov pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Martynov stalling.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Martynov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Martynov shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Martynov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martynov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikhail Martynov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 586 p4p, 1064 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 93 p4p, 156 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Austin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swanson - the referee stops the clock and Austin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swanson. Austin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Austin lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin 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.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson tries to clinch
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Austin tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson has Austin pushed against the cage.
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Austin misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Austin shrugs it off.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Swanson fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Swanson tries to tie him up.
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Austin cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Austin looks to land a combination. Swanson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson slips under a jab from Austin.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Austin off balance momentarily.
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Austin avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Austin avoids it.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Austin if he has to take too many more of those.
Swanson tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Austin feints a jab promting Swanson to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swanson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kyle Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Swanson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Austin shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson backs away from a small jab... but Austin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Swanson crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Austin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kyle Austin!
A very excited looking Kyle Austin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kai (ranked 151 p4p, 442 weight class) and Daniel Orndorf (ranked 25 p4p, 62 weight class). Orndorf has chosen Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Orndorf misses.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Orndorf moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai takes the fight into the clinch.
Orndorf lands a nice uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai controlling the action here for a moment.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Orndorf backwards.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orndorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai blocks a body shot from Orndorf.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Kai.
Orndorf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orndorf tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai is struggling to control the position.
Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
Orndorf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai clobbers Orndorf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orndorf swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai lands with a cross.
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Kai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kai.
Orndorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Orndorf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kai catches Orndorf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orndorf is rocked!
Orndorf throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Orndorf is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orndorf is out of range.
Orndorf seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orndorf tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Kai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Orndorf! Kai lets Orndorf back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Orndorf tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kai wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Kai!
Kron Kai retains his light heavyweight title!
Kron Kai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Daniel Orndorf had this to say: 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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