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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earle Nelson (ranked 22001 p4p, 3372 weight class) and Heikki Viitta (ranked 659 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown 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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earle Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Viitta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson throws a low kick but Viitta avoids it.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Viitta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitta lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viitta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Viitta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viitta jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Viitta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nelson misses the target.
Viitta scores with a leg kick.
Viitta takes one to the chin there.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Viitta is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Viitta throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Viitta manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Viitta both land. Nice combination.
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Viitta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Viitta sees coming a mile off.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson slips a straight right by Viitta.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Viitta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nelson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Viitta slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Viitta throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viitta defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viitta finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Viitta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Viitta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson slips a jab from Viitta.
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viitta.
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!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Viitta does no damage.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nelson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A head kick misses from Viitta.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a counter high kick but Viitta was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viitta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Viitta's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Viitta keeps it at a distance.
Viitta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viitta in his tracks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viitta 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.
Viitta misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viitta's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Viitta misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Viitta.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viitta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viitta.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Viitta ducks down to avoid it.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Nelson misses its target.
Viitta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viitta.
Viitta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viitta misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Viitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Viitta.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Viitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viitta if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Viitta seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viitta checks it well.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Viitta.
Viitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Viitta stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Viitta's head.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Viitta finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Viitta.
Viitta throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viitta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!
Heikki Viitta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 2664 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Wilfred Keter (ranked 276 p4p, 366 weight class). Gareth Keenan Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfred Keter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keter drops his hands momentarily and Keenan Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keter moves away from the strike by Keenan Jr.
Keter lands a nice looking body kick.
Keter feints and then cracks Keenan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan Jr down.
Keter throws a nice head kick!
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut. Keter saw that one coming.
That kick from Keter tenderised Keenan Jr's leg. Keenan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook
and Keter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keter misses with a low kick.
Keter misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keter connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the side of Keter's head but Keter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keter counters with a body kick.
Keter misses with a leg kick
and Keenan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan Jr needs to keep his hands up - Keter had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keter.
Keter avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keter misses with a looping right.
Keenan Jr walks into a straight right hand from Keter.
Keenan Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keter finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan Jr's head.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilfred Keter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keter connects with a jab.
Keenan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keter.
Keenan Jr looks to throw the jab but Keter is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keter takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keter misses with a leg kick
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keter misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a hook but Keter blocks it.
Keter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Keter staying out of range there.
Keter unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keenan Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan Jr works the jab nicely.
Keter scores with a punch to the head.
Keter misses with a few strikes there.
Keter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keenan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keter.
Keenan Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Keter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keter lands with a shot to the body.
Keenan Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Keter.
Keter throws a good cross that connects.
Keter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keter lands the left hand.
Keenan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keter throws a series of punches but Keenan Jr avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Keter misses the target.
It looked like Keenan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan Jr. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr throws out a loose jab but Keter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Keter.
Keenan Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Keter.
Keter throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Keter lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keenan Jr lands an overhand right.
Keenan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Keter.
Keter throws a leg kick but Keenan Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keenan Jr avoids the head kick by Keter.
Keter throws a body punch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Keter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keenan Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keter scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan Jr. That snapped Keter's head back.
Keter tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keter slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Keter slips under a jab.
Keter tries a head kick but it misses.
Keter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keenan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Keter slips the punch.
Keenan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan Jr misses the target.
Keter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keter avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 Keter is rocked!
Keter defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Keter is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan Jr finish him?
Keenan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keter seems to have recovered his senses.
Keter throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keter slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr throws a hook but Keter avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr avoids the head kick by Keter.
It looked like Keenan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keter misses with a looping right.
Keenan Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keter throws out a leg kick but Keenan Jr moves out of range and Keter only half commits.
Keenan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keter misses with an uppercut.
Keenan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Keenan Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Keter counters with a series of strikes. Keenan Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Keenan Jr misses its intended target.
Keenan Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight left.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Keter to counter with a crisp jab.
Keter blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
As Keenan Jr backs off Keter throws a huge counter combo but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it all.
Keenan Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keenan Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keter misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Wilfred Keter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keter slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Nice defenses there by Keter.
Keter throws the kick towards the body but Keenan Jr avoids it.
Keenan Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keter throws a series of punches but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keter moves out of range as Keenan Jr strikes.
Keter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Keter wants to counter the offense by Keenan Jr and move into the clinch position.
Keter throws a hook but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight right.
Keter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keter.
Keenan Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Keter misses with an uppercut
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan Jr throws a body punch but Keter moves out of range.
Keter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Keter counters with an outside leg kick.
Keter with a nice calf kick.
Keenan Jr cracks a nice hook into Keter's ribs.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keter's head backwards.
Keter connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Keter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook.
Keenan Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keenan Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Keter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keter misses with a straight right.
Keenan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Keter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keenan Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
Keenan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan Jr throws a body punch but Keter moves out of range.
Keenan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Keter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr looks to land a left hand but Keter moved out of range nicely.
Keter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook.
Keter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keter tries to clinch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keenan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Keter manages to avoid it.
Keter misses with a head kick.
Keenan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keter manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Keter is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keenan Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keter lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Keter tries a head kick but it misses.
Keter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keter is looking for the big counter here.
Keter misses with a looping right.
Keenan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keter checks it well.
Keter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr lands a nice hook to Keter's body. Keter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan Jr in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Keter misses.
Good leg kick by Keenan Jr.
A low kick from Keter misses
and Keter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan Jr.
Keter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keenan Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
Keter throws out a leg kick but Keenan Jr moves out of range and Keter only half commits.
Keter feints a jab promting Keenan Jr to slip. Keter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Keenan Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Keter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keter defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr dodges the punch combination from Keter.
Keter throws a hook but Keenan Jr blocks it.
Keenan Jr looks to land a left hand but Keter moved out of range nicely.
Keter throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan Jr moves out of range easily.
Keenan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keter counters with a left and a right that stings Keenan Jr.
Keter throws a sloppy head kick
and Keenan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Keter misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keter! Keenan Jr lets Keter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan Jr missing with a left hand there. Keter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan Jr cracks Keter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Keter falls to his knees and Keenan Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan Jr!
Gareth Keenan Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jackson (ranked 1443 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 198 p4p, 296 weight class). Torsten is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Temple of Odin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torsten throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Torsten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torsten checks a leg kick nicely.
Torsten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Torsten throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Torsten's knee but Torsten avoids it well.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torsten takes a step back to recover.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Torsten checks it
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson jabs at Torsten's body.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torsten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Nice defenses there by Torsten.
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jackson , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Torsten fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Torsten slips a straight right by Jackson .
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Torsten's knee but Torsten avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Torsten.
Torsten 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.
Jackson throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range.
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson 's knee momentarily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Torsten wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Torsten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Torsten moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Torsten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Torsten.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Torsten finds it's way through Jackson 's defenses.
Jackson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson cracks Torsten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Jackson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torsten works Jackson 's body with a nice hook.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Jackson .
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten checks the leg kick.
Torsten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torsten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Torsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jackson .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Jackson is rocked!
Jackson scores with the left hand. Torsten knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Torsten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
Torsten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torsten finish him?!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Walter Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson . That's going to slow Torsten down.
Jackson throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Torsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson .
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Torsten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a jab.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson 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.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Torsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson . Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torsten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torsten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Torsten's head.
Torsten scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to work over Torsten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Torsten improves position.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Torsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Torsten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torsten has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson wants to stall.
Torsten digs a right hand underneath Jackson 's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Torsten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Jackson 's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torsten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Torsten's leg but Torsten calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Torsten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson . Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson swings for the body but Torsten moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten avoids the body shot from Jackson .
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Torsten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torsten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Torsten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
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 Walter Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson 's knee momentarily.
Torsten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson checks a low kick from Torsten.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Torsten clinches.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson defending well as Torsten loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Torsten coming out on top.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
Torsten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Torsten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Torsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torsten at a distance.
Torsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Torsten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Torsten moves away from the strike by Jackson .
Torsten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torsten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torsten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torsten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Torsten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Torsten stumbling back into the cage.
Torsten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torsten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Jackson .
Torsten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson cracks Torsten with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
Torsten throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Torsten lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Torsten waves Jackson back to his feet!
Torsten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands a head shot.
A big right from Torsten misses.
Torsten misses with a hook.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Torsten.
Torsten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torsten throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson thumps Torsten with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Torsten slips the punch.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torsten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Jackson .
Torsten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walter Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torsten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torsten drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Torsten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Walter Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jackson limp body while Torsten jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 1388 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 191 p4p, 150 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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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm is looking to chop away at Jukola's legs.
Storm 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.
Jukola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm sends Jukola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Storm is motioning to the referee to let Jukola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Aapo Jukola has been cut.
Storm jabs at Jukola's body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Storm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jukola!
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jukola has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm blocks a head kick by Jukola.
Jukola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Jukola manages to step out the way in time.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm avoids the body shot from Jukola.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Jukola swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Jukola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Jukola misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Aapo Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Jukola misses
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
As Jukola backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Jukola misses with a body punch
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Storm misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.
Jukola blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Storm.
Jukola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Jukola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jukola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
A big right from Storm misses.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Jukola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jukola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Storm digs a good body shot into Jukola's ribs.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Jukola settles back down.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aapo Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Jukola.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jukola. Jukola obviously looking to wear him down.
Jukola is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola is looking to counter punch.
Jukola blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jukola misses.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Jukola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Storm misses the jab.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukola takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Jukola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 1010 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 144 p4p, 170 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva 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.
Turturro instigates a clinch.
Silva cracks Turturro with a nice body shot.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva cracks Turturro with a nice body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turturro can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A short right from Turturro on the inside.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Turturro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turturro 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.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turturro clinches.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva postures up in Turturro's guard and throws a big left but Turturro blocks it.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turturro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in close to Turturro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Turturro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Turturro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turturro is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turturro is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva cracks Turturro with a solid left hand.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Silva won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva throws the left hand but Turturro avoids the punch easily.
Turturro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turturro misses with a looping left.
Turturro scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Good shot there by Silva.
Turturro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turturro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turturro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Turturro is just out of range.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turturro is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manuel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turturro is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turturro trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turturro's head.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Turturro's hands, connecting with Turturro's forehead.
Turturro is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Turturro quite badly. Turturro pulls Silva in close trying to recover. Silva postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Turturro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Turturro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 719 p4p, 786 weight class) and Al Ghouti (ranked 91 p4p, 99 weight class). Ghouti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DAM - JASADIK-HOM. 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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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Ghouti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller thuds his right hand into Ghouti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghouti.
Miller swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Ghouti misses with a body shot.
Ghouti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Ghouti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller controlling the position for now.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller keeping hold of Ghouti's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghouti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ghouti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ghouti landing a few strikes.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Ghouti in side control, throwing shots but Miller defends.
Ghouti grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Ghouti cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghouti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghouti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Ghouti controls the position.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghouti.
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghouti cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti just content to control the position.
Ghouti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Ghouti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ghouti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghouti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghouti avoids the body shot from Miller.
Ghouti lands a jab.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the head.
Miller tries to clinch there but Ghouti circles away.
Ghouti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghouti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghouti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ghouti trying to control here.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghouti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghouti is on top in guard.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghouti wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghouti has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghouti pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghouti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghouti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Ghouti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ghouti.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghouti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Ghouti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller moves away from the strike by Ghouti.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Ghouti, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Ghouti against the cage but Ghouti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghouti takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti lands with a cross.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Ghouti moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Ghouti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Ghouti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Ghouti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghouti tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghouti to the ground. Ghouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghouti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghouti misses with an uppercut.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller with a nice cross.
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!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghouti wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.
Ghouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Ghouti looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Ghouti throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
Ghouti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Ghouti throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Ghouti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghouti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller working Ghouti over with strikes.
Miller prevents Ghouti from improving his position.
Ghouti is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghouti is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Ghouti is having none of it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller working over Ghouti with some ground and pound. Ghouti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miller is thwarting Ghouti's attempts to control the position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Ghouti is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghouti tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghouti's guard.
Ghouti is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
A very excited looking Lynton Miller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 1135 p4p, 541 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 161 p4p, 74 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
199
13 - 5 - 0 |
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24
210
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick walks into a jab.
Kaepernick 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.
Kowalski lands with a hook. Kaepernick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kaepernick moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Kaepernick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalski.
Kowalski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kowalski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaepernick if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaepernick needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaepernick avoids the head kick by Kowalski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kowalski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaepernick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Kaepernick shakes it off.
Kaepernick walks into a jab.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Kaepernick ducked under it nicely.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaepernick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kaepernick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski cracks Kaepernick with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski connects with a jab.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Kowalski.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaepernick on the side of the head.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaepernick counters by moving into the clinch.
Kowalski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaepernick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks with his arms.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick taking a breather.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks it.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Kaepernick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalski.
Kaepernick stalling the fight.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaepernick keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaepernick won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalski.
Kaepernick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kowalski on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaepernick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalski can turn it around.
Kaepernick blocks an uppercut.
Kaepernick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaepernick controls his hands.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Kaepernick throws knees to the body.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kaepernick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Kaepernick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kaepernick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaepernick takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kaepernick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaepernick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Kaepernick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kaepernick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaepernick quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaepernick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to control the pace but Kaepernick is squirming around nicely.
Kaepernick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaepernick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalski is controlling the pace.
Kaepernick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaepernick tries to get out of the position.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaepernick sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaepernick has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaepernick misses with a right hand
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski jabs Kaepernick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski throws a low kick, looking for Kaepernick's leg but Kaepernick calmly moves out of range.
Kaepernick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaepernick as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a leg kick.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kowalski lands a jab to Kaepernick's midsection.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaepernick. That snapped Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski lands a head kick. Kaepernick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Colin Kaepernick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaepernick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick walks into a left hand.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Kaepernick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaepernick.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaepernick, as that shot connected.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Kaepernick is out of range.
Kaepernick throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaepernick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaepernick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kaepernick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaepernick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaepernick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski with a nice cross.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaepernick is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Oh Kaepernick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaepernick throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Kowalski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
A very excited looking Lenny Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 51 p4p, 654 weight class) and Yajson Rram (ranked 6 p4p, 43 weight class). Rram has chosen Overhaul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
145
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146
15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yajson Rram!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Rram throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Rram's torso.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Rram.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Sitsongrit rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit works on Rram's body with a couple of short punches.
Rram lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
Rram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rram is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Rram cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Rram's side.
Rram closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Rram misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Rram down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rram checks it well.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rram will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Rram unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Rram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rram in his tracks.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Rram checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rram's front leg with a kick but Rram checks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Rram lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Rram throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rram defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Rram tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Rram misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Rram has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Rram is rocked!
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rram in his tracks.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit pounces like a tiger and cracks Rram with a vicious hook! Rram is down but not out! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit 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 Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 76 p4p, 686 weight class) and Meldrick Taylor (ranked 10 p4p, 97 weight class). Serhey Rishkinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rishkinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rishkinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rishkinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov slips under a jab from Taylor.
Rishkinov thumps Taylor with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rishkinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rishkinov with a body shot.
Rishkinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Rishkinov getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rishkinov stalling.
Rishkinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rishkinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rishkinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rishkinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rishkinov drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Rishkinov connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Rishkinov working Taylor over with strikes.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Rishkinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Rishkinov connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rishkinov lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Rishkinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rishkinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor slips a jab from Rishkinov.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Rishkinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Rishkinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rishkinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rishkinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rishkinov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov gets full guard.
Rishkinov has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Rishkinov actively working from the bottom here.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rishkinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Rishkinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov gets the takedown into side control.
Rishkinov slows the pace down.
Rishkinov lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rishkinov landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Rishkinov stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rishkinov happy to just control the position for now.
Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is chipping away with strikes.
Rishkinov wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to control Rishkinov's posture but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rishkinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov scores with punches from side control.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rishkinov lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taylor to see if he's OK.
Rishkinov taking a breather here.
Rishkinov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Rishkinov crashes against the mat.
Rishkinov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rishkinov.
Taylor swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Rishkinov shoots in.
Rishkinov shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Rishkinov tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right hand that Rishkinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Rishkinov also avoids with ease.
Meldrick Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Rishkinov lands.
Rishkinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rishkinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rishkinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rishkinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Rishkinov is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rishkinov works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Rishkinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rishkinov forces his way into half guard.
Rishkinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rishkinov stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov had his way with Meldrick Taylor in that round.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor jabs at Rishkinov's body.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rishkinov works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rishkinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rishkinov. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Rishkinov had a free shot at his head there.
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Rishkinov persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov lands a head shot.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rishkinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meldrick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov connects with the punch.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Rishkinov with the inside leg kick.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:43
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov retains his welterweight title!
Serhey Rishkinov very nearly forgot to thank Top Gun Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edison Atunes (ranked 27 p4p, 366 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 3 p4p, 51 weight class). Jones has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Atunes throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Jones.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atunes tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves away from the strike by Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Nice shot by Jones.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Atunes defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atunes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
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 Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atunes lands the left hand.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Jones checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atunes scores with a push kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Atunes engages and cracks Jones with a massive lead left hook - Jones tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Atunes is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
The defeated Barry Jones had this to say: 'I was paid well....'.
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