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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fekkus Lasombra (ranked 6483 p4p, 6616 weight class) and Buddy Guard (ranked 692 p4p, 700 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fekkus Lasombra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buddy Guard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasombra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guard.
Lasombra throws a right hand that Guard ducks under and follows up with a left that Guard also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lasombra misses with an uppercut.
Guard avoids the body shot from Lasombra.
Guard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lasombra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Guard - that landed with a thud.
Lasombra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lasombra throws a head punch that misses.
Lasombra lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Buddy Guard has been cut.
A short right from Lasombra.
Lasombra is trying to force a seperation but Guard has the dominant position.
Lasombra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Guard fails to land.
Lasombra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lasombra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guard tries a body shot but Lasombra blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Guard.
Lasombra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lasombra throws a punch but it's blocked by Guard.
Guard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lasombra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guard throws a head punch that misses.
Guard misses with some punches.
Guard throws a head punch that misses.
Lasombra has Guard pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lasombra fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Guard.
Lasombra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guard tries to pull guard but Lasombra holds him up against the cage and eventually Guard drops back down to his feet.
Lasombra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lasombra swings wildly with an uppercut but Guard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guard blocks a body shot from Lasombra.
Guard working aggressively here.
Guard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lasombra to keep the fight standing.
Guard has a couple of punches blocked by Lasombra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guard.
A short right from Lasombra on the inside.
Guard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lasombra is trying to break the clinch but Guard is controlling him.
Lasombra lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Guard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guard decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guard working a defensive guard but Lasombra passes into half guard.
Guard is not content to let Lasombra control the position.
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 Fekkus Lasombra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buddy Guard'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.
Guard staying out of range there.
Guard stuns Lasombra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lasombra misses with a hook. Guard ducked under it nicely.
Lasombra throws the left hand but Guard avoids the punch easily.
Guard ducks under a wild hook from Lasombra.
Lasombra throws an overhand right that lands on Guard's shoulder, as Guard tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Lasombra's head coaches at The Abyss that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guard throws a big shot that misses.
Lasombra is looking for a counter combo.
Guard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lasombra lands with a shot to the body.
Guard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lasombra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lasombra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Guard.
Lasombra looks to throw the jab but Guard is out of range.
Guard wants to counter with a clinch but Lasombra pushes him away.
Guard scores with a sloppy right hand. Lasombra should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lasombra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lasombra misses with a wild body shot.
Lasombra with a hook.
That has opened up Buddy Guard's cut even more.
Fekkus Lasombra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lasombra counters with a stiff right hand.
Guard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lasombra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard just misses with a punch to the body.
Guard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guard scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Guard misses.
Fekkus Lasombra is winning the standup battle so far.
Lasombra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasombra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasombra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lasombra ducks under a wild hook from Guard.
Lasombra cracks Guard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lasombra finish him?
 Guard is rocked!
The cut above Buddy Guard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guard scores with a body shot.
Guard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lasombra finish him?
Lasombra moves out of range of the strikes.
Guard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lasombra slips a jab from Guard.
Guard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lasombra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guard moves forwards but Lasombra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lasombra misses with a straight right.
Guard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lasombra.
Lasombra misses with a straight right.
Lasombra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lasombra slips a straight right by Guard.
Guard throws a body punch but Lasombra moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lasombra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guard scores with a punch to the head.
Lasombra throws a hook but Guard blocks it.
Guard is looking to clinch.
Lasombra digs a good hook to Guard's body.
Guard ducks under a wild hook from Lasombra.
Lasombra defending well as Guard loads up on a big left hand.
Lasombra misses with a hook. Guard ducked under it nicely.
Guard lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guard darts in and clinches Lasombra up against the cage.
Lasombra throws a punch but it's blocked by Guard.
Guard misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guard throws a head punch that misses.
Guard lands a shoulder strike.
Lasombra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fekkus Lasombra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Guard's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Guard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddy Guard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lasombra connects with a single shot there.
Lasombra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guard.
Lasombra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lasombra.
Lasombra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lasombra on the side of the head.
Guard scores with a body shot.
Lasombra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lasombra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lasombra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guard's head.
Buddy Guard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Guard cracks a nice hook into Lasombra's ribs.
Guard misses with an uppercut. Lasombra saw that one coming.
Guard takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buddy Guard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fekkus Lasombra!
A relieved looking Fekkus Lasombra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jean (ranked 25275 p4p, 4449 weight class) and Phoenix Juggernaut (ranked 667 p4p, 437 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phoenix Juggernaut !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juggernaut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juggernaut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juggernaut counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juggernaut 's waist but Juggernaut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jean off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Juggernaut , right into the meat of the thigh.
Juggernaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jean.
Jean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juggernaut defends well and Jean ends up having to push Juggernaut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juggernaut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juggernaut leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jean wants to break free but Juggernaut has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut leaning his opponent against the cage.
Juggernaut content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juggernaut breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Juggernaut as Jean shoots in.
Jean with a poor takedown
letting Juggernaut counter with a right hand.
Juggernaut throws a series of punches but Jean avoids them all with ease.
Juggernaut lands a really nice looking cross but Jean seems unphased.
Jean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juggernaut digs a good hook to Jean's body.
Jean is breathing heavily.
Jean misses with a body kick.
Jean takes one on the button.
Juggernaut lands a nice shot that snaps Jean's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a really nice looking cross but Jean seems unphased.
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!
Jean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juggernaut lands a leg kick that knocks Jean off balance momentarily.
Juggernaut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Juggernaut misses with the combination.
Juggernaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juggernaut lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Jon Jean has been cut.
Juggernaut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juggernaut lands a left and a right that send Jean crashing to the mat, dazed. Juggernaut thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Jean is rocked!
Juggernaut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juggernaut has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Juggernaut lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Jean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juggernaut scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Juggernaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juggernaut lands a big uppercut and Jean crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jean looks OK. Juggernaut waves Jean back to his feet!
Jean seems to have got his legs back now.
Jean darts in looking for a takedown but Juggernaut gets double underhooks and turns Jean into the cage.
Jean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jean fails to pull guard.
Juggernaut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juggernaut just leaning against Jean, taking a breather.
Juggernaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean backwards.
Juggernaut 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juggernaut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Juggernaut .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juggernaut . Jean shrugs it off though.
Juggernaut cracks Jean with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Juggernaut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jean to stand back up!
A chopping leg kick lands by Juggernaut .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juggernaut !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut scores with a spinning back kick!
Juggernaut cracks Jean with a good jab.
Jean gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phoenix Juggernaut !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Johnson (ranked 5436 p4p, 5342 weight class) and Napoleon Booker (ranked 518 p4p, 509 weight class). Booker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Animal-Maroon 5. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Booker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson feints a jab promting Booker to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Booker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Napoleon Booker has been cut.
Booker misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Booker throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Booker.
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Booker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Booker looks OK. Johnson waves Booker back to his feet!
Booker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson cracks Booker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Booker falls to his knees and Johnson 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 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudenko Kyrylenko (ranked 5390 p4p, 5172 weight class) and Ivo Zaikov (ranked 579 p4p, 570 weight class). Ivo Zaikov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudenko Kyrylenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivo Zaikov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyrylenko clinches.
Kyrylenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zaikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrylenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyrylenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyrylenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyrylenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaikov.
Zaikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrylenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyrylenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaikov wants to control from the top but Kyrylenko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrylenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrylenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaikov has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrylenko's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrylenko wants to sweep here but Zaikov controlling him for the moment.
Kyrylenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kyrylenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrylenko 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.
Kyrylenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaikov defends it easily.
Kyrylenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaikov working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrylenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyrylenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyrylenko has his foot on Zaikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyrylenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zaikov is defending well. Kyrylenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zaikov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kyrylenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudenko Kyrylenko!
Rudenko Kyrylenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 5192 p4p, 5901 weight class) and Stanley William (ranked 406 p4p, 447 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Stanley William will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley William !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
William ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma leaves William with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma manages to pull guard.
Hanma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but William is defending well. Hanma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! William has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hanma celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
During a confident post fight interview, Baki Hanma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giveme Granite (ranked 3300 p4p, 5409 weight class) and Bubba Hroskivarna (ranked 328 p4p, 516 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giveme Granite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Hroskivarna!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hroskivarna misses with a body shot.
Granite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Granite 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granite takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granite looks to score with a jab to the body but Hroskivarna is just out of range.
Granite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Giveme Granite has been cut.
Hroskivarna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granite throws out the jab.
Granite gets a clinch.
Hroskivarna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hroskivarna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Granite misses with a body punch.
Hroskivarna is trying to force a seperation but Granite has the dominant position.
Hroskivarna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hroskivarna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hroskivarna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hroskivarna misses with a body punch.
Hroskivarna throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hroskivarna fails to land.
Hroskivarna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granite .
Granite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by Hroskivarna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hroskivarna tries to circle away but Granite has him pinned against the cage.
Granite can't find room to land a body shot as Hroskivarna controls the action.
Hroskivarna can't find room to land a body shot as Granite controls the action.
Granite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hroskivarna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hroskivarna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Granite has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hroskivarna fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granite .
Granite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hroskivarna blocks an uppercut.
Granite lands a right hand.
Granite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hroskivarna pushes Granite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Granite .
Hroskivarna lands a right hand.
Hroskivarna working aggressively here.
Granite throws a punch but it's blocked by Hroskivarna.
Granite misses with a body punch.
Hroskivarna is trying to break the clinch but Granite is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Granite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Granite lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by Hroskivarna.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Granite .
Granite lands a left hand.
Granite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Granite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granite misses with a punch on the inside.
Granite lands a hook that snaps the head of Hroskivarna backwards.
It looks like Bubba Hroskivarna has been cut.
Hroskivarna takes a shot to the head.
Granite misses with a body punch.
Hroskivarna throws a punch but it's blocked by Granite .
Granite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hroskivarna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Granite can't find room to land a body shot as Hroskivarna controls the action.
Hroskivarna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granite scores with a shoulder strike.
Granite misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giveme Granite dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Hroskivarna as Granite shoots in.
Hroskivarna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Granite finds it's way round the side to connect with Hroskivarna's head.
Hroskivarna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Granite finds it's way round the side to connect with Hroskivarna's head.
A slow jab from Hroskivarna misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hroskivarna.
Granite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granite displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hroskivarna up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Granite fails to land.
Giveme Granite has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hroskivarna has a couple of punches blocked by Granite .
Hroskivarna prevents a body shot from Granite .
A nice left hand lands by Hroskivarna.
Granite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hroskivarna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hroskivarna lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granite .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hroskivarna lands a body punch.
Granite misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hroskivarna lands with a right to the head.
Granite blocking some punches.
Hroskivarna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hroskivarna lands an uppercut.
Granite lands with a light punch inside.
Hroskivarna has a couple of punches blocked by Granite .
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by Hroskivarna.
Granite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granite blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Granite .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Hroskivarna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hroskivarna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Granite .
Hroskivarna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hroskivarna looking to slow down the pace here.
Hroskivarna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granite 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hroskivarna blocks an uppercut.
Hroskivarna scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hroskivarnas head.
Granite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hroskivarna.
Granite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hroskivarna backwards.
Hroskivarna is rocked!
Granite misses with a punch on the inside.
Hroskivarna is still on wobbly legs! Can Granite finish him?
Granite misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Granite .
Hroskivarna is breathing heavily.
Granite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granite working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Granite .
Granite lands a left hand.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by Hroskivarna.
Granite throws a punch but it's blocked by Hroskivarna.
Granite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granite throws a big uppercut that drops Hroskivarna! More strikes from Granite and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hroskivarna lies dazed against the cage as Granite celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giveme Granite !
Giveme Granite decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 1892 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Semmy Cobb (ranked 66 p4p, 91 weight class). Cobb is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You dropped the Bomb on me. Semmy Cobb will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 44 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cotto's head backwards.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cobb scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cotto throws a lazy head kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cotto sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cotto hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb lands a jab-cross combination.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto with a hook.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cotto's defenses.
Cotto throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cotto to the canvas! Cotto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cobb keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
In his post fight interview, Semmy Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Duarte (ranked 2592 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 104 p4p, 50 weight class). Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo as his entrance music. 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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Lethal high kicks
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte cracks Takeishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takeishi avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duarte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeishi wants to clinch.
Duarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Takeishi's ribs.
Duarte scores with a leg kick.
Takeishi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duarte under the eye.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeishi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Takeishi avoids them all with ease.
Takeishi throws out a counter right but Duarte avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeishi throws an off balance right hand
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
Takeishi looks to land a left hand but Duarte moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte feints and then cracks Takeishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takeishi down.
Duarte connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duarte.
Takeishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duartes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeishi manages to avoid it.
Duarte gets tackled into the cage by Takeishi. Takeishi maintains the clinch.
Takeishi drops Duarte onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Duarte is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Duarte is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi pushes Duarte against the cage. Takeishi is working some dirty boxing. Takeishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Duarte goes down! Duarte tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Takeishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Our winner, Mitsugu Takeishi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Keenan (ranked 1221 p4p, 1405 weight class) and Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 138 p4p, 155 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
An inside leg kick from Keenan Jr misses.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan throws a hook but Keenan Jr blocks it.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keenan Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan avoids the body shot from Keenan Jr.
Keenan throws a body punch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keenan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
It seemed like Keenan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan Jr slips a jab from Keenan.
Keenan throws the left hand but Keenan Jr avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Keenan Jr.
Keenan throws a body punch but Keenan Jr moves out of range.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
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!
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Keenan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Keenan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan Jr is just out of range.
Keenan Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan Jr saw that one coming.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan Jr.
Keenan misses with a body punch
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Keenan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keenan Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan Jr. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan Jr 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan Jr - that will leave a mark!
Keenan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keenan Jr 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.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr lands a head shot.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Keenan Jr and move into the clinch.
Keenan Jr with a hook.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr.
Keenan throws a hook but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan Jr blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Nice shot by Keenan Jr.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan scores with the left hand. Keenan Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Keenan Jr misses with a looping right.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Keenan Jr and move into the clinch.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan Jr throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keenan Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keenan Jr throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keenan takes a swing at Keenan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan Jr works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Keenan Jr lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Keenan Jr slips the punch.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Keenan Jr avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Keenan Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan Jr lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Keenan Jr.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keenan Jr.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight right.
Keenan Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan Jr. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Keenan Jr with an uppercut!
Ryan Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Keenan Jr and move into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Keenan Jr's head back.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan Jr saw that one coming.
Keenan Jr avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Keenan Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Keenan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan Jr with a nice calf kick.
Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keenan Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keenan digs a good hook to Keenan Jr's body.
Keenan walks into a jab.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Keenan Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Keenan Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Keenan Jr lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan Jr jabs at Keenan's body.
Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keenan Jr is rocked!
Keenan Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Keenan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Keenan Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Keenan!
A very excited looking Ryan Keenan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chaplin (ranked 267 p4p, 716 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 33 p4p, 89 weight class). Chaplin comes to the cage accompanied by The Champion - Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Chaplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaplin scores with a shot to the body.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lermontov pushes Chaplin away with a front kick.
Chaplin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov thuds his right hand into Chaplin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaplin.
Good work by Chaplin as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lermontov there.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov tests Chaplin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaplin is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Chaplin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chaplin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Chaplin throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lermontov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chaplin scores with a jab. Lermontov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lermontov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaplin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaplin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chaplin misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Chaplin misses.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplin misses with a looping left.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov tries to bum rush Chaplin with a series of wild strikes but Chaplin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lermontov there.
Chaplin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lermontov's head backwards.
Chaplin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaplin.
Lermontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lermontov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chaplin eats them both and turns towards Lermontov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chaplin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Chaplin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lermontov sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin digs a good body shot into Lermontov's ribs.
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!
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Chaplin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lermontov sprawls and moves away.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Fiyero Lermontov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaplin throws out the jab.
Lermontov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Chaplin moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaplin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lermontov thuds his right hand into Chaplin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Chaplin is out of range.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaplin feints and as Lermontov raises his hands in defense, Chaplin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaplin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lermontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaplin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chaplin trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Chaplin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lermontov looking for a guillotine here but Chaplin defends easily.
Chaplin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaplin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaplin has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiyero Lermontov 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.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Chaplin is out of range.
Chaplin moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaplin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lermontov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lermontov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lermontov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chaplin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Lermontov. Beautiful body shot.
Lermontov defending well as Chaplin loads up on a big left hand.
Chaplin drops his hands momentarily and Lermontov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chaplin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaplin sets himself, and Lermontov steps forward looking for the clinch! Chaplin avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Lermontov.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lermontov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaplin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov swings for the body but Chaplin moves out of range.
Chaplin takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Chaplin throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Chaplin ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplin lunges at Lermontov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lermontov's hand.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Chaplin sets himself, and Lermontov steps forward looking for the clinch! Chaplin avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lermontov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov misses with a body kick.
Lermontov gets caught flat footed, as Chaplin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chaplin throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaplin pushes down on Lermontov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaplin is thwarting Lermontov's attempts to control the position.
Lermontov wants to improve his position but Chaplin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaplin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chaplin continues to stall.
Lermontov is refusing to be controlled, as Chaplin sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin content to control rather than advance.
Lermontov is refusing to be controlled, as Chaplin sits in half guard.
Chaplin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lermontov is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Well, if Chaplin 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.
Lermontov is looking to improve his position.
Lermontov trying to control from the bottom.
Lermontov wants to get back to full guard.
Lermontov is trying to maintain the position but Chaplin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Chaplin connects with the punch.
Lermontov pushes Chaplin away with a front kick.
Chaplin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Chaplin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaplin can pounce on him.
Lermontov jabs Chaplin right on the nose. Chaplin blinks but takes it well.
Chaplin slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Chaplin's head but Chaplin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov scores with a nice right hand.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Chaplin throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Chaplin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaplin takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaplin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Chaplin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Chaplin looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaplin.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaplin.
Chaplin sizes up Lermontov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaplin.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Chaplin looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaplin throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Chaplin lands a nice shot that snaps Lermontov's head back.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
Chaplin's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaplin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Chaplin.
A jab lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Chaplin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaplin doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaplin tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Chaplin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaplin scores with a shot to the body.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to bum rush Chaplin with a series of wild strikes but Chaplin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaplin throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Lermontov slips a jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov connects with a looping right hand.
Chaplin moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Chaplin walks into a jab.
Lermontov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaplin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov misses with a body shot.
Chaplin attempts a counter takedown but Lermontov avoids it well and moves away.
Chaplin looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.
Lermontov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaplin misses with a body shot.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Chaplin.
Nice shot by Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov throws a body kick that misses.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaplin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Fiyero Lermontov just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chaplin throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
Chaplin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Chaplin.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Chaplin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaplin manages to avoid it.
Lermontov keeps Chaplin at a distance using the push kick.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Chaplin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Chaplin catches Lermontov right on the button with a cross.
Chaplin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaplin looks to land a combination but Lermontov avoids it well.
Lermontov tries to land a front kick but Chaplin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaplin misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaplin. That snapped Lermontov's head back.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaplin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaplin manages to avoid it.
Lermontov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Chaplin needs to keep his hands up - Lermontov had a free shot at his head there.
Chaplin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaplin misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lermontov scores with a sloppy right hand. Chaplin should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Lermontov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaplin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lermontov on the side of the head.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaplin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov lands a right hook to the body.
Chaplin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaplin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Chaplin.
Chaplin forces Lermontov back against the cage and clinches.
Lermontov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaplin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov misses with a leg kick.
Lermontov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chaplin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Chaplin shakes him off and moves away.
Chaplin lands a body shot.
Chaplin misses with a straight right.
Chaplin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaplin shoots in but Lermontov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lermontov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaplin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Lermontov.
Lermontov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaplin takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaplin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws a jab when Chaplin was well out of range.
Lermontov moves out of range as Chaplin strikes.
Lermontov digs a good body shot into Chaplin's ribs.
Chaplin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Chaplin.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Chaplin.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Chaplin throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Chaplin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov thuds his right hand into Chaplin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaplin misses with a hook. Lermontov ducked under it nicely.
Chaplin throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Chaplin moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov misses with the combination.
Chaplin feinted with a counter takedown.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
Chaplin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Chaplin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Nice straight punches there by Chaplin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chaplin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Chaplin.
Chaplin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaplin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaplin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Chaplin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Lermontov feints a jab promting Chaplin to slip. Lermontov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chaplin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chaplin walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov.
Chaplin jabs at Lermontov's body.
Chaplin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
Chaplin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lermontov's efforts to push away.
Lermontov blocks an uppercut.
Chaplin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lermontov breaks from the clinch.
Lermontov wants to land a leg kick but Chaplin is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Lermontov. That snapped Chaplin's head back.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Chaplin sets himself, and Lermontov steps forward looking for the clinch! Chaplin avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with a good body shot.
Chaplin looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaplin.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaplin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaplin moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Chaplin swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov wants to counter with a clinch but Chaplin pushes him away.
Chaplin avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaplin on the side of the head.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
A lazy left from Lermontov finds it's target.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Chaplin blocks a jab.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chaplin catches Lermontov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fiyero Lermontov.
I've got Lermontov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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