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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jihadi John (ranked 5517 p4p, 6440 weight class) and Scooter Coltraine (ranked 544 p4p, 605 weight class). John comes to the ring accompanied by Ali-A. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jihadi John !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Coltraine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John ducks under a wild hook from Coltraine.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coltraine!
 It looks like Jihadi John has been cut.
Coltraine throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
Coltraine defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Coltraine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coltraine moves out of range of the body kick.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
John dips to his left and cracks Coltraine with an uppercut!
Coltraine has John up against the ropes in a clinch.
John lands a good knee to the midsection. Coltraine won't want to take too many of those.
John lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Scooter Coltraine has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by John .
Coltraine is looking to control John 's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coltraine has his back to the ropes.
Coltraine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coltraine is trying to break free.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coltraine or not.
Coltraine looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
John working Coltraine over with knees to the body.
John lands a body punch.
John lands a nice knee to the body.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coltraine backwards.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been informed that Coltraine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
John cracks Coltraine with a nice body shot.
John gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
John presses Coltraine against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John gets through Coltraine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John with a knee to the head.
John lands an elbow inside that Coltraine shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John landing knees to the body.
John landing knees to the head.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from John .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from John .
John scores a nice knee to the body.
John looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John drops Coltraine with a big knee! Will Coltraine beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John , as that shot connected.
John lands with a straight right. Coltraine didn't see that one coming.
Coltraine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
John lands with an overhand left.
John blocks a head kick by Coltraine.
John has taken the fight to the clinch.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coltraine backwards.
 Coltraine is rocked!
John is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coltraine is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
John landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coltraine seems to have recovered his senses.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coltraine's face.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
John controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the ropes! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jihadi John !
In his post fight interview, Jihadi John started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Francisco De Brito (ranked 24857 p4p, 6499 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 723 p4p, 673 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco De Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Brito looks for the body kick but Python saw that one coming.
De Brito throws a low kick but Python moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Brito.
De Brito misses the jab.
De Brito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Brito misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Brito throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Python.
Python tries to clinch there but De Brito circles away.
De Brito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Python rushes De Brito and presses him up against the ropes.
Python working De Brito over with knees to the body.
Python putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Brito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Python lands a damaging elbow.
Python breaks the clinch.
De Brito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Brito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Brito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Brito sets himself, and Python steps forward looking for the clinch! De Brito avoids it this time.
A clash of legs there as Python blocks the low kick.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Brito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a two punch combination.
De Brito throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python takes a swing at De Brito's ribcage but misses.
De Brito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Python misses with a hook. De Brito ducked under it nicely.
Python throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Brito misses with a looping right.
De Brito misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
De Brito throws a head kick that Python semi-blocks.
De Brito gets tackled into the ropes by Python. Python maintains the clinch.
Python breaks the clinch.
De Brito sizes up Python with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Brito misses with a leg kick
and Python counters with a series of strikes. De Brito will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Brito throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Brito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Brito's corner calls for a 1-2. De Brito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python moves forwards but De Brito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Python misses the jab.
De Brito is looking to counter punch.
Python has taken the fight to the clinch.
Python lands a body punch.
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by De Brito.
A telegraphed right hand from De Brito misses the target.
Python raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Python clinches up with De Brito and pushes him back against the ropes.
De Brito is trying to push Python away but Python has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from De Brito.
De Brito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Python is out of range.
Francisco De Brito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Brito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Brito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Python is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Brito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python instigates a clinch.
De Brito lands a hook that snaps the head of Python backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Python blocks the low kick.
De Brito tries to keep at a distance but Python has taken the fight into the clinch.
Python working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Python misses with an elbow strike.
De Brito working hard to break the clinch.
De Brito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Python pushes De Brito back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Python lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python slips under a jab from De Brito.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but De Brito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Brito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Python eats them both and turns towards De Brito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Python closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Python.
De Brito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Python takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Python using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Brito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Python looking to slow down the pace here.
De Brito takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Francisco De Brito has been cut.
Come on Python - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Python scores with a shoulder strike.
De Brito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Python misses with a hook to the ribs.
Python avoiding damage.
Python will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Brito up against the ropes.
Python continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
De Brito wants to get back to striking at distance but Python won't allow it.
Python misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Brito avoids a wild elbow strike from Python.
De Brito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Brito is trying to push Python away but Python has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but De Brito avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Python takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Python misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Brito.
De Brito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Brito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Brito scores with a punch to the head.
Python rushes De Brito and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
De Brito dodges an elbow strike from Python.
Python doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Python tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Brito tries to break free but Python pushes him back against the ropes.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but De Brito avoids the damage to the body.
De Brito is trying to break the clinch but Python is controlling him.
Python misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco De Brito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Brito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Python doesn't seem bothered though.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Brito throws a big shot that misses.
Python moves into the clinch.
De Brito tries to circle away but Python has him pinned against the ropes.
De Brito is trying to break free.
De Brito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cyrius Python seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Brito tries to break free but Python pushes him back against the ropes.
Python tries to land knees in the clinch but De Brito avoids the damage to the body.
De Brito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python prevents De Brito from breaking the clinch.
De Brito is trying to break the clinch but Python is controlling him.
Python scores with a nice hook to the head.
Python throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Britos head.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Brito keeps the fight on the outside.
Python gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Brito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python prevents De Brito from breaking the clinch.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Brito managing to block the knees to the body from Python.
Python manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from De Brito misses.
De Brito cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Brito works the jab nicely.
Python gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Francisco De Brito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Brito connects with a single shot there.
De Brito misses with a looping left.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Brito misses with a straight left.
De Brito misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Brito throws a body kick that misses.
De Brito misses with a leg kick
and Python counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Python.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Brito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python missing with knees to the body.
Python with a knee to the head.
Python misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python misses with a head kick.
Francisco De Brito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Brito thuds a left hand into Python's body.
De Brito misses with an uppercut.
Python checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Python slips a straight right by De Brito.
De Brito tries to keep at a distance but Python has taken the fight into the clinch.
Python keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Brito's efforts to push away.
Python works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrius Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Python 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Cyrius Python!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Cyrius Python!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Cyrius Python!
Cyrius Python wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Cyrius Python made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 2467 p4p, 22350 weight class) and Camulius Talboteasar (ranked 279 p4p, 688 weight class). Paul OConnell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Camulius Talboteasar's chin.
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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 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Camulius Talboteasar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OConnell.
OConnell slips under a jab from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar cracks OConnell with a good jab.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Talboteasar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OConnell lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talboteasar goes down! The ref sends OConnell to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talboteasar is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OConnell lands a slapping body shot.
Talboteasar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
Talboteasar lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Talboteasar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Talboteasar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head but Talboteasar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talboteasar connects with a crisp jab.
OConnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OConnell swings for the body but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar lands a jab.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talboteasar.
OConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talboteasar throws a nice inside leg kick.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Talboteasar does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talboteasar lands a jab to the nose.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Talboteasar.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell misses with a hook
and Talboteasar counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Talboteasar lands.
OConnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talboteasar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OConnell scrambles back to his feet.
OConnell takes one on the button.
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talboteasar clobbers OConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Talboteasar!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Talboteasar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Talboteasar works over OConnell's head and body with a nice combination.
OConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Talboteasar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Talboteasar jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well.
 OConnell is rocked!
Talboteasar misses with a two punch combination.
OConnell moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
OConnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Talboteasar punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell walks into a left hand.
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!
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar connects with a quick right hand that sends OConnell tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Camulius Talboteasar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Yevgen Maartins (ranked 23420 p4p, 5552 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 768 p4p, 605 weight class). Steven Kennedy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yevgen Maartins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgen Maartins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kennedy, as that shot connected.
Maartins lands a jab to the head.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Maartins.
Kennedy 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.
Some wild striking there from Maartins.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy 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.
Maartins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Maartins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Maartins moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Maartins throws a nice head kick!
Maartins tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Maartins throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Maartins misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maartins with a body shot.
Maartins throws a front kick aimed at Kennedy's knee but Kennedy avoids it well.
Maartins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Maartins. That snapped Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maartins throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Maartins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy digs a good hook to Maartins's body.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy closes the distance and pushes Maartins back into the ropes.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maartins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maartins defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maartins avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Maartins moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maartins.
Maartins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maartins checks it well.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Maartins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kennedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maartins.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Maartins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maartins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Maartins cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Maartins throws a head kick that Kennedy semi-blocks.
Maartins scores with a nice strike.
Maartins takes one to the chin there.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maartins, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maartins clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Maartins.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Maartins had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Maartins tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Maartins checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgen Maartins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Maartins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Kennedy thows a body kick. Maartins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maartins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Both fighters circling a little - Kennedy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Maartins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maartins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maartins moves out of range of the body kick.
Yevgen Maartins is winning the standup battle so far.
Maartins looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maartins can pounce on him.
Maartins connects with the punch.
Maartins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maartins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Maartins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Maartins finds it's way through Kennedy's defenses.
Kennedy connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maartins is out of range.
Maartins looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Maartins misses with a straight left.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the body
and Maartins counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maartins.
A swing and a miss from Maartins.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maartins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maartins ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maartins can pounce on him.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Maartins against the ropes.
Maartins lands a knee to the head.
Maartins misses with an elbow strike.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maartins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Maartins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Maartins slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
Maartins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Maartins clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Kennedy lands an overhand right.
Maartins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maartins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maartins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maartins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maartins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Maartins avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Maartins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Maartins works the jab nicely.
Maartins throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgen Maartins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Maartins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Maartins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maartins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Maartins blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins connects with an inside leg kick.
Maartins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Maartins connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins tried to score with a low kick but Kennedy checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Yevgen Maartins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maartins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maartins.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maartins throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kennedy.
No joy there for Maartins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maartins looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy misses with a double jab.
Maartins throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Maartins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yevgen Maartins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Maartins moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maartins.
Maartins misses with the body kick
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Kennedy managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maartins throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Maartins throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Maartins is wise to it.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maartins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maartins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maartins with a hook.
Kennedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Maartins against the ropes.
Maartins working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
Maartins lands a knee to the head.
Maartins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Maartins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maartins.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yevgen Maartins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maartins, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Yevgen Maartins!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Yevgen Maartins!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Yevgen Maartins!
Yevgen Maartins wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Yevgen Maartins 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 kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 23378 p4p, 23017 weight class) and Mike Tyson Fury (ranked 657 p4p, 647 weight class). De Sucre comes to the ring accompanied by Bolivianos el Hado Propicio. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 46 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson Fury misses with a double jab
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson Fury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Sucre scores with a nice head shot.
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
Tyson Fury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyson Fury lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Sucre takes a step back to recover.
De Sucre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson Fury.
De Sucre lands a nice looking body shot.
De Sucre scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
Tyson Fury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Sucre, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tyson Fury tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Sucre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Sucre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Tyson Fury.
A jab from De Sucre misses.
Tyson Fury tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from De Sucre misses.
A head kick misses from De Sucre.
Tyson Fury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson Fury throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - De Sucre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Sucre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Sucre misses with a combination
and Tyson Fury counters with a left to the body.
De Sucre is breathing heavily.
De Sucre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Sucre swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury works the jab nicely.
Tyson Fury lands a high kick!
De Sucre throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Sucre 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 Tyson Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut. Tyson Fury saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Tyson Fury, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson Fury misses with a double jab.
Tyson Fury avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
A little jabbing left from Tyson Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Tyson Fury.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson Fury cracks De Sucre with an open hand slap.
De Sucre is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from De Sucre misses the target.
Oh De Sucre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson Fury ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking De Sucre out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson Fury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mick Green (ranked 2129 p4p, 21486 weight class) and Roy Johnson (ranked 246 p4p, 698 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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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Green throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Green rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Green has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Green.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Green rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Green tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the ropes.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Green misses.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Green jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Green misses.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Johnson lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Green scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Johnson cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Green slips a straight right by Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
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 lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Donk. Green catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mick Green!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roy Johnson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 22904 p4p, 4386 weight class) and Back Stabber (ranked 311 p4p, 207 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Back Stabber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabber clinches.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Stabber is controlling him.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stabber has him pressed against the ropes.
Stabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Adesanya trying to control the position but instead, Stabber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adesanya into the ropes.
Stabber scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya trying to control the position but instead, Stabber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adesanya into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stabber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Stabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Stabber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stabber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Stabber won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stabber lands a nice uppercut.
Stabber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Stabber.
Stabber keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Stabber is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stabber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Back Stabber dominated that round.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stabber has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stabber is keeping busy.
Adesanya is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stabber as Adesanya tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stabber lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
A short right from Stabber.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Stabber is controlling the position.
Stabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Back Stabber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stabber blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stabber lands with a light punch inside.
Stabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Back Stabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stabber moves into the clinch successfully.
Stabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Stabber is controlling him.
Stabber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya is trying to maintain a safe position but Stabber gets an underhook and turns Adesanya into the ropes.
Stabber lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Stabber avoids the damage to the body.
Stabber pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Stabber has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
Stabber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Stabber pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabber has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stabber has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya is trying to stall.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stabber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Back Stabber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stabber 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Back Stabber wins by unanimous decision!
Back Stabber gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bradley Dunn (ranked 23229 p4p, 3692 weight class) and Damien Hawthorne (ranked 736 p4p, 460 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawthorne's choice of entrance music: Schism by Tool. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawthorne stuns Dunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne defending well as Dunn loads up on a big left hand.
Dunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Dunn jabs Hawthorne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunn misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Dunn lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawthorne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn works Hawthorne's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunn misses with an uppercut.
Dunn throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Dunn avoids it easily.
Dunn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Hawthorne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hawthorne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawthorne.
Hawthorne cracks Dunn with an open hand slap.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Dunn works Hawthorne's body with a nice hook.
Hawthorne connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Dunn onto his butt! Dunn bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Dunn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawthorne. That snapped Dunn's head back.
Oh Dunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Dunn is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 2925 p4p, 22340 weight class) and Connor McDavid (ranked 378 p4p, 692 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McDavid.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
McDavid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Alexandrov avoids it well.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - McDavid had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
McDavid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid misses with a straight left.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
A head kick misses from McDavid.
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by McDavid.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
McDavid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for McDavid.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged McDavid in a clinch.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDavid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
A short right from McDavid on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDavid connects with a leg kick.
McDavid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses with a hook.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but McDavid is avoiding it.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alexandrov's hands.
McDavid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDavid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDavid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexandrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and McDavid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDavid lands a right hand.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by McDavid.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
McDavid misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDavid throws a leg kick that misses.
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDavid pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike.
McDavid gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Well,Alexandrov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands with a left to the head.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into McDavid's ribcage.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDavid avoids it.
McDavid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but McDavid improves position.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid lands a body shot.
Alexandrov presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into McDavid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDavid's gas tank.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDavid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alexandrov.
Well McDavid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Connor McDavid!
Connor McDavid wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Connor McDavid, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Crass Baracuta (ranked 21959 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 706 p4p, 361 weight class). Crass Baracuta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mordecai Sackett's chin.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crass Baracuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 51 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Baracuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett jabs at Baracuta's body.
Baracuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Baracuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baracuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baracuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Baracuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Baracuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Baracuta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett lands a jab to Baracuta's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Baracuta.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Baracuta's head but Baracuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baracuta is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Baracuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Baracuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baracuta tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Baracuta misses its intended target.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baracuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baracuta. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Baracuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baracuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Baracuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baracuta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett cracks Baracuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baracuta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracuta scores with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baracuta throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a hook.
It appears Baracuta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sackett lands with a kick to the temple. Baracuta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Baracuta misses.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baracuta misses the shot to the body.
Baracuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Baracuta's legs.
Baracuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett 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.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Baracuta's ribs.
Baracuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baracuta has time to react.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Baracuta checks it
and Baracuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Baracuta moves away and avoids it.
Baracuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baracuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett throws a low kick but Baracuta moves out of range easily.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baracuta moves away.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Baracuta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baracuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Baracuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett misses with a double jab
and Baracuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baracuta is looking to land body kicks.
Baracuta slips a straight right by Sackett.
Baracuta throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baracuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett throws the left hand but Baracuta avoids the punch easily.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses
and Baracuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Baracuta moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baracuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baracuta!
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett thumps Baracuta with a low kick.
Sackett forces Baracuta back against the ropes and clinches.
Baracuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Baracuta works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Baracuta counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sackett tests Baracuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crass Baracuta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baracuta throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Crass Baracuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baracuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baracuta.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baracuta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baracuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Baracuta moves out of range.
Baracuta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baracuta under the eye.
Baracuta blocks a jab.
As Sackett backs away, Baracuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Baracuta needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sackett just on the top of the head. Sackett drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sackett - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crass Baracuta!
A very excited looking Crass Baracuta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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