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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Roughan (ranked 3263 p4p, 5837 weight class) and Javier Montealdo (ranked 307 p4p, 435 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Roughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Montealdo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Montealdo takes a swing at Roughan's ribcage but misses.
Roughan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roughan moves out of range of the strikes.
Roughan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montealdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montealdo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roughan sprawls well. Roughan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montealdo gets slowly back to his feet.
Roughan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montealdo jabs at Roughan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montealdo misses with a wild combination.
Montealdo lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montealdo misses with a combination
and Roughan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roughan trying to control but Montealdo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roughan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montealdo's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roughan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roughan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roughan works over Montealdo with some ground and pound from guard.
Roughan landing some decent shots from guard.
Roughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roughan 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.
Montealdo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roughan defends it easily.
Montealdo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Montealdo scores with a shot to the body.
Roughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montealdo moves away.
Roughan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roughan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montealdo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montealdo is trying to control the position but Roughan postures up.
Roughan stands and steps away. Montealdo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Montealdo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montealdo looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montealdo scores with a jab to the body.
Javier Montealdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montealdo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montealdo works the jab nicely.
A jab from Montealdo misses.
Roughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montealdo tries to sprawl but Roughan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Montealdo wants to stand back up but Roughan manages to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Roughan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roughan is looking to take a break and control but Montealdo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montealdo is trying to improve his position.
Roughan scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Montealdo tries to control but Roughan manages to take his back.
Roughan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Montealdo hold on?!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roughan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Roughan looking for the choke but no joy.
Roughan looking for the choke from the back.
Montealdo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roughan's guard. Nice work there by Montealdo.
Montealdo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roughan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roughan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Roughan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roughan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Montealdo finds it's way through Roughan's defenses.
Montealdo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roughan on the side of the head.
Roughan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roughan working Montealdo over with strikes.
Montealdo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roughan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roughan's back!
Montealdo working for a choke but Roughan is defending well.
Montealdo doesn't have the hooks in and Roughan manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montealdo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montealdo wants to stand but Roughan is controlling the position.
Montealdo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montealdo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roughan has managed to get both his arms back between Montealdo's legs - danger averted.
Roughan drops back looking for a leg! Montealdo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montealdo manages to kick Roughan off! Roughan jumps back into Montealdo's guard.
Montealdo keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully.
Montealdo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roughan controls the pace.
Montealdo keeping moving, preventing Roughan from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Montealdo wants to sweep here but Roughan controlling him for the moment.
Montealdo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roughan pushing down on Montealdo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montealdo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roughan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roughan!
Roughan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montealdo keeps working.
Montealdo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roughan lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughan landing strikes.
Montealdo is trying to get back to half guard.
Roughan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montealdo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roughan scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Montealdo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roughan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roughan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roughan lands a few punches from side control.
Josh Roughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montealdo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montealdo, who protects the arm well.
Roughan trying to control the position but Montealdo is working away.
Montealdo tries to buck Roughan off but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montealdo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roughan in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roughan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roughan tries to clinch but Montealdo moves out of range.
Montealdo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughan as he avoids it easily.
Roughan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montealdo misses with a double jab
and Roughan counters with a right hand to the body.
Montealdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roughan.
Roughan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Montealdo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montealdo looks to land a combination but Roughan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montealdo.
Montealdo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montealdo leaves Roughan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roughan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montealdo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montealdo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Roughan escapes and throws Montealdo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roughan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roughan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montealdo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roughan tries for a kimura but Montealdo is defending well.
Roughan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montealdo, who protects the arm well.
Roughan is looking to take a break and control but Montealdo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montealdo tries to buck Roughan off but Roughan is having none of it.
Roughan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Montealdo regains half guard.
Montealdo looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roughan moves into full mount! Montealdo won't be happy about that!
Roughan landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Montealdo is squirming around, avoiding Roughan's attempts to control the action.
Montealdo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Montealdo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Roughan has taken his back!
Roughan tightening his grip on Montealdo, looking for the choke.
Montealdo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Montealdo trying to get back to his feet but Roughan is in full control for now.
Montealdo is really stuck here.
Roughan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montealdo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montealdo for a finish.
Roughan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Montealdo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Roughan is hanging on to Montealdo's back as he tries to escape.
Roughan working for the choke.
Roughan working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montealdo is in bad spot here.
Montealdo turns into Roughan and is now in his guard.
Montealdo forces his way into half guard.
Roughan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montealdo pulls his head out easily.
Javier Montealdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Roughan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roughan trying to control but Montealdo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roughan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Roughan!
Josh Roughan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Javier Montealdo had this to say: 'Brasilia!!!! Voltarei como o vencedor...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 5568 p4p, 20902 weight class) and Nick Holey (ranked 188 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 39 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holey is defended easily by Maneno.
Maneno cracks Holey with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holey.
Holey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holey throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Holey moves away and avoids it.
Holey feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey slips under a jab from Maneno.
Holey feints the counter takedown.
Holey moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Holey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maneno circles away.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holey misses with a takedown attempt
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Holey is rocked!
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holey.
Holey has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno scores with a jab.
Holey is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Maneno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maneno counters with a right hand to the body.
Holey seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Holey. Holey maintains the clinch.
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Holey ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno cracks Holey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holey throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
Holey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Holey.
Holey tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno drops Holey with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holey looks back up at him and smiles so Maneno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holey tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maneno flashes Holey a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Holey's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Holey crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Maneno punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Siete DiMaio (ranked 5901 p4p, 2736 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 234 p4p, 129 weight class). DiMaio comes into the arena with All A's blaring out of the sound system. Siete DiMaio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Siete DiMaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DiMaio dodges the punch combination from Rambo.
DiMaio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rambo's half guard.
DiMaio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but DiMaio is controlling him
DiMaio moves into full mount! Rambo won't be happy about that!
DiMaio working for a submission but Rambo is keeping him at bay.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding DiMaio's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaio fails to take his opponent's back.
Rambo is trying to stand up.
DiMaio misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
DiMaio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rambo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rambo!
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiMaio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DiMaio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rambo doesn't defend quickly enough and DiMaio has managed to lock this one up! Can Rambo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to DiMaio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Siete DiMaio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Volkenhause (ranked 2948 p4p, 4211 weight class) and John Barnes (ranked 318 p4p, 434 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Volkenhause might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Volkenhause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Barnes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkenhause fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkenhause pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Volkenhause's closed guard. He's half up but Volkenhause has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Volkenhause pivots and extends the arm, Barnes falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Volkenhause! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
Sammy Volkenhause 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Flowers (ranked 23834 p4p, 2490 weight class) and Vasil Hoxha (ranked 638 p4p, 264 weight class). Flowers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar But I Feel Like A Millionaire by Queens of. Timmy Flowers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoxha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoxha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flowers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoxha misses with a few strikes there.
Hoxha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flowers circles away.
A punch combination from Hoxha misses.
Flowers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoxha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flowers controlling the pace.
Flowers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flowers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hoxha could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Flowers has cracked it and Hoxha is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Flowers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Flowers!
Timmy Flowers 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Alexander (ranked 2367 p4p, 981 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 320 p4p, 133 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Hellraiser - Ozzy Osbourne. Martin Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Kirk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirk under the eye.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kirk 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.
Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Kirk misses with a looping left.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Alexander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kirk. That one must have hurt.
Alexander misses the body punch
and Kirk counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alexander.
Kirk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Kirk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirk takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Kirk.
Kirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Kirk.
Alexander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander checks the leg kick.
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Kirk cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Kirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirk scores with a shot to the body.
Kirk is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a one-two to the body.
Oooooh!!! Alexander has knocked Kirk down with a huge combo! Alexander steps away and waves a wobbly Kirk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kirk is rocked!
Kirk connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirk is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Kirk.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirk lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander defending well as Kirk loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Kirk staying out of range there.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Kirk.
Kirk moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Alexander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirk moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Alexander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirk defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirk.
Kirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirk, as that shot connected.
 Alexander is rocked!
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Alexander out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Kirk!
James Kirk 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fistin Cider (ranked 2124 p4p, 658 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 280 p4p, 92 weight class). Cider comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Gilbervan Soares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fistin Cider's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fistin Cider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Soares.
A big right from Cider misses.
It seemed like Soares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares slips a jab from Cider.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Soares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider with a jab.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soares scrambles back to his feet.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares slips a jab from Cider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses the jab.
Soares digs a good hook to Cider's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider.
Fistin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider.
Fistin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soares moves away.
Soares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cider seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Soares slips a jab from Cider.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soares's hands.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Soares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cider with a body shot.
Cider jabs Soares right on the nose. Soares blinks but takes it well.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Soares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Soares - just one landing.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares with the counter takedown but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cider misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Soares misses.
Cider throws a jab when Soares was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cider to regain full guard.
Soares content to stall in guard here.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound.
Cider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Cider is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fistin Cider dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Cider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soares under the eye.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider misses with a hook
and Soares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider is rocked!
Soares closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cider out cold! Cider corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 2234 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Death Minister (ranked 245 p4p, 127 weight class). Minister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rhapsody of Fire. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minister counters with a nice uppercut.
Minister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Minister slips the punch.
Minister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Minister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith is rocked!
Smith takes one on the button.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Minister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minister swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Minister slips under a jab.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith avoids the body shot from Minister.
A telegraphed right hand from Minister misses the target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minister misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Minister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Minister 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.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Minister lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Minister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
Minister throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minister. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Minister digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minister was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Minister cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minister finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Minister is stalking Smith. Smith circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Minister, and it's lights out! Smith really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Death Minister!
Death Minister looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Your soul is claimed, I will see you again in HELL.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 414 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 9 p4p, 95 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius sends Huhrera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Leagatius is motioning to the referee to let Huhrera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Huhrera is rocked!
Huhrera slips a straight right by Leagatius.
Huhrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Leagatius finish him?
Huhrera tries to clinch but Leagatius is having none of it.
Huhrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Leagatius circles away easily
and Leagatius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Huhrera ! Leagatius lets Huhrera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Leagatius's guard.
Leagatius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leagatius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leagatius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huhrera throwing strikes from guard but Leagatius blocks nicely.
Huhrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huhrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera is fighting to break Leagatius's control of his arms but Leagatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Leagatius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leagatius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Leagatius gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the cage.
Leagatius throwing a counter right hand but Huhrera manages to avoid it.
Huhrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Leagatius circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Leagatius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leagatius.
Huhrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leagatius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huhrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius drops Huhrera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Huhrera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Julio Valeron Huhrera has been cut.
Leagatius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brutus Leagatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Huhrera wants to take the fight to the mat but Leagatius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brutus Leagatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huhrera as Leagatius tries to tie him up.
Leagatius lands a left hand.
Leagatius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huhrera tries to clinch but Leagatius moves out of range.
Huhrera has managed to clinch.
Leagatius breaks from the clinch.
Huhrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huhrera slowing the pace effectively.
Leagatius breaks the clinch.
Leagatius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huhrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera darts in and clinches Leagatius up against the cage.
Leagatius has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
Huhrera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leagatius is defending well.
Huhrera pulls guard successfully.
Leagatius won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leagatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leagatius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huhrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leagatius working the ground and pound but Huhrera is defending the strikes.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leagatius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius trying to control the position but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera dodges the ground and pound from Leagatius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Leagatius crashes against the mat.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huhrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera managing to control the position.
Leagatius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leagatius won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here.
Leagatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Leagatius tries to pass.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Leagatius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Valeron Huhrera 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huhrera tries to clinch there but Leagatius circles away.
Leagatius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leagatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huhrera can do to turn this around?
Huhrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leagatius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leagatius counters with a nice right hand that sends Huhrera toppling to the canvas! Huhrera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leagatius finish him?!
Leagatius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Huhrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leagatius is fending him off so far but Huhrera persists. Nope, Leagatius circles away and we're back to standing.
Leagatius fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Huhrera square on the jaw! Damn, Huhrera is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 365 p4p, 875 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 58 p4p, 130 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Mataitai connects with a body shot.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Mataitai throws a sloppy body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mataitai doesn't seem bothered though.
King takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from King.
Mataitai tries to counter by closing the distance.
King cracks Mataitai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mataitai is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right hand that misses
and Mataitai counters with a one-two to the body.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mataitai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a looping right.
Mataitai throws a hook but King blocks it.
King misses with a hook.
Mataitai throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like David King has been cut.
Mataitai drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King stuns Mataitai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mataitai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Mataitai swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
King misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters by clinching up.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Mataitai throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and King counters with a left to the body.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mataitai moves into the clinch.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King with a nice cross.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King misses with a body shot.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mataitai misses.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lunges in with a left hook that violently twists King head around and knocks him out cold! Mataitai hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Willy Mataitai gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
David King was interviewed post fight and said 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.
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