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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 1649 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Sun Flower (ranked 174 p4p, 183 weight class). Nando Vasquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Flower!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez scores with a kick to the body.
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Flower sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flower misses with the head strike.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Flower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Flower with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Flower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Vasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Vasquez misses its intended target.
Flower dodges the punch combination from Vasquez.
Flower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Flower should have avoided that one.
Vasquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Vasquez throws a front kick aimed at Flower's knee but Flower avoids it well.
Flower slips a straight right by Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Flower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flower. That did some damage!
Flower 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!
Flower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Flower.
It seemed like Flower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez throws a leg kick
and Flower counters with a left to the body.
Vasquez cracks Flower with an open hand slap.
Vasquez drops Flower with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vasquez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
A victorious Nando Vasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 1521 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 92 p4p, 82 weight class). Biden comes into the arena with Side to Side blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashima.
Biden connects with a jab.
Biden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hashima scores with a hook to the body. Biden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Biden.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Hashima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hashima 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.
Hashima misses with a two punch combination.
Hashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
A lazy left from Hashima finds it's target.
Hashima lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Biden catches Hashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hashima connects with a looping right hand.
Biden lands a jab to the nose.
 Hashima is rocked!
Hashima slips a jab and a cross from Biden.
Hashima is still on wobbly legs! Can Biden finish him?
Biden moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Biden on the inside.
A short right from Biden on the inside.
Hashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Biden has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Biden lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Biden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biden scores with a hook to the body.
Biden maintains plum control as Hashima tries to back straight out! Biden connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Hashima blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Joe Biden!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Biden 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Voronin (ranked 1207 p4p, 1181 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 184 p4p, 181 weight class). Voronin's entrance music is Katyusha. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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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 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Voronin.
Dinklage blocks an uppercut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin pushes Dinklage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Dinklage's knee but Dinklage avoids it well.
Voronin tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinklage controls his hands.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is trying to force a seperation but Voronin has the dominant position.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Voronin.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin scores with the left hand. Dinklage knows he should have avoided that one.
Dinklage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Voronin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin lands a head shot.
Voronin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voronin clinches up with Dinklage and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin has him pressed against the cage.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinklage wants to break free but Voronin has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dinklage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage tries to break free but Voronin pushes him back against the cage.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Voronin pushes Dinklage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Voronin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Dinklage.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Voronin is controlling him.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Dinklage avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Nice body punch from Voronin - that landed with a thud.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Dinklage.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dinklage's cut.
That's time! Voronin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dinklage throws a right hand that misses
and Voronin counters with a crisp one two that drops Dinklage! Voronin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dinklage to his feet! Dinklage is in big trouble!
Dinklage is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Voronin avoids a kick to the body.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronin finish him?
Dinklage throws a body kick that misses
and Voronin counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 1839 p4p, 818 weight class) and LaTroy Johnson (ranked 61 p4p, 24 weight class). Wolfsbruder comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the grave. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elric Wolfsbruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson cracks Wolfsbruder with an uppercut from hell and Wolfsbruder crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 It looks like Elric Wolfsbruder has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to stand but Wolfsbruder is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfsbruder has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson gets to his feet. Wolfsbruder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson wants to clinch.
It looked like Wolfsbruder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder slips a straight right by Johnson.
Wolfsbruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
LaTroy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfsbruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left hand that sends Wolfsbruder to the canvas!
 Wolfsbruder is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfsbruder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolfsbruder managing to control the position.
Wolfsbruder looking to control.
Wolfsbruder being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfsbruder has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wolfsbruder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfsbruder managing to control the position.
Wolfsbruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wolfsbruder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfsbruder prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wolfsbruder advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Wolfsbruder works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wolfsbruder looking to finish with strikes here!
Wolfsbruder throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wolfsbruder throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolfsbruder wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Wolfsbruder is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wolfsbruder is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elric Wolfsbruder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolfsbruder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfsbruder.
LaTroy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Wolfsbruder's body. Wolfsbruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wolfsbruder.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfsbruders head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolfsbruder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson cracks Wolfsbruder with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is working Wolfsbruder over against the cage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfsbruder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfsbruder. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Wolfsbruder to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Wolfsbruder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson stands up.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Look low, kick high! Johnson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Wolfsbruder tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Johnson is absolutely delighted - when Wolfsbruder wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). LaTroy Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, LaTroy Johnson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Kaloev (ranked 1519 p4p, 703 weight class) and Piotr Rokicki (ranked 231 p4p, 109 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Kaloev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Rokicki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
Rokicki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaloev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaloev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kaloev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaloev tries to advance to mount but Rokicki instead regains half guard.
Kaloev wants to pass to mount but Rokicki is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev prevents Rokicki from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Rokicki is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rokicki!
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rokicki is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaloev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaloev looking to sit in guard and control but Rokicki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rokicki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rokicki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaloev wants to sweep here but Rokicki controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Kaloev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rokicki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
Rokicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Rokicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rokicki won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Rokicki scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rokicki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Rokicki is keeping the position.
Kaloev is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev throws an elbow that misses. Rokicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaloev's guard. Nice move by Rokicki!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard.
Rokicki wants to sweep here but Kaloev controlling him for the moment.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaloev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rokicki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaloev has Rokicki in his guard.
Rokicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
Kaloev trying to keep a closed guard but Rokicki is proving a slippery customer.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Rokicki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
Kaloev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaloev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokicki won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Kaloev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piotr Rokicki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaloev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaloev needs to keep his hands up - Rokicki had a free shot at his head there.
Rokicki tries to clinch up but Kaloev circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rokicki.
Kaloev dives in for a single leg takedown but Rokicki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rokicki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rokicki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaloev shoots for a takedown but Rokicki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaloev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rokicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokicki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev goes for a double leg but Rokicki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokicki continues to drive forward.
Rokicki lands an elbow just above Kaloev 's eye.
Rokicki'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.
Kaloev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rokicki walks away with a smile on his face. Kaloev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaloev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rokicki sprawls well. He's pushed Kaloev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rokicki wants it to stay on the feet.
Rokicki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rokicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaloev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rokicki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaloev somewhat.
Kaloev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokicki is fending him off so far but Kaloev persists. Nope, Rokicki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rokicki gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev tries to bench press Rokicki off him but Rokicki keeps the position.
Rokicki takes a little break here. Kaloev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rokicki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaloev some visible discomfort.
Kaloev is trying to control Rokicki's posture but Rokicki avoids it.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
Kaloev parries the strikes from Rokicki easily there. Rokicki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaloev to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rokicki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kaloev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rokicki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rokicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaloev keeps working.
Rokicki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaloev to see if he's OK.
Rokicki is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piotr Rokicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rokicki working the ground and pound but Kaloev is defending the strikes.
Rokicki just content to control the position.
Kaloev tries to buck Rokicki off but Rokicki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rokicki takes a little break here. Kaloev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rokicki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaloev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rokicki prevents Kaloev from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaloev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rokicki passes Kaloev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rokicki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Rokicki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev is trying to control but Rokicki manages to pass to mount!
Kaloev is bucking up trying to escape but Rokicki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaloev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rokicki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokicki prevents Kaloev from improving his position.
Kaloev trying to control here.
Kaloev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rokicki.
Rokicki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rokicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaloev defending well though.
Rokicki is keen to just control but Kaloev is a slippery customer.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rokicki trying to control the action but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rokicki 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!
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Rokicki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rokicki sprawls well. Rokicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaloev gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Rokicki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaloev is defended easily by Rokicki.
Rokicki lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaloev with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokicki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Kaloev goes for a double leg but Rokicki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokicki continues to drive forward.
Kaloev is trying to pull guard but Rokicki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki lands a left hand.
Kaloev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rokicki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokicki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokicki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rokicki after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Rokicki.
Rokicki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaloev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rokicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rokicki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rokicki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rokicki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rokicki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaloev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rokicki.
Good body shot from Rokicki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaloev takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Rokicki manages to get underhooks.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Abdul Kaloev has been cut.
Rokicki is stalling here.
Rokicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaloev or not.
Rokicki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Rokicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rokicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Rokicki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rokicki connects with a knee to the head.
Rokicki is pressed up against the cage. Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rokicki down to the mat. Rokicki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Rokicki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki closes the distance and clinches.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rokicki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rokicki.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaloev drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Rokicki.
Rokicki'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.
Rokicki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rokicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaloev fails to pull guard.
Kaloev tries to score a body lock takedown but Rokicki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rokicki after a bit of a struggle.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaloev drops back down to his feet.
Rokicki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaloev's face.
A right hand to the body from Rokicki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rokicki obliges.
Rokicki presses Kaloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piotr Rokicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rokicki on the inside.
Rokicki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokicki.
Abdul Kaloev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokicki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rokicki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaloev's defenses.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaloev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaloev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rokicki gets through Kaloev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rokicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rokicki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rokicki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 1388 p4p, 708 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 85 p4p, 43 weight class). River's entrance music is Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
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144
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Excellent boxer
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River scores with a nice body kick.
Delisle dodges the punch combination from River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Delisle misses.
Delisle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Delisle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River jabs Delisle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delisle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Delisle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
River throws a hook but Delisle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delisle looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delisle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delisle on the ground.
Delisle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Delisle's guard! Nice work there by River!
River decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is looking to chop away at Delisle's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle scores with a takedown into River's guard.
River is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delisle.
Delisle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delisle throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from River misses.
A jab from River finds it's way through Delisle's defenses.
Delisle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delisle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
Delisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Delisle eventually gives up the hold.
Delisle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delisle is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delisle to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle'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.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
Delisle throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Delisle moves his leg out of the way.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delisle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Delisle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Delisle persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.
River looks to throw a body kick
and Delisle counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delisle tries to score with some ground and pound. River controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Delisle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Delisle working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Delisle trying to control the position but River is working away.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but River denies him.
River pushes Delisle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delisle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle in side control lands a decent elbow.
River is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Delisle's guard! Nice work there by River!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delisle 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.
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Delisle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle looks to move to half guard but instead River has passed into mount! Damn!
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River is looking to stand but Delisle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle'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. This is the final round!
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delisle throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delisle.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delisle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delisle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Delisle cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River slaps away a takedown attempt from Delisle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle with a poor takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delisle gets slowly back to his feet.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
River throws a combination that misses
so Delisle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
River is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
Delisle throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Delisle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! River is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delisle, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
River pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delisle.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delisle can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Delisle. Beautiful body shot.
Delisle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delisle lands in his opponent's guard.
River keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River wants to stand and escape but Delisle is having none of it.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delisle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of River's head.
Delisle trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
I think River 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 1557 p4p, 673 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 209 p4p, 99 weight class). Moritz Zimmerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
Zimmerman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kennedy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Kennedy defends it.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zimmerman trying to work for an americana but Kennedy has managed to regain full guard.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy throws a right hand that misses
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kennedy won't be happy with that.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Zimmerman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kennedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zimmerman but great work by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kennedy jumps into side control!
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Kennedy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimmerman missing with punches from the bottom.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to sweep but Kennedy has passed to side control!
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman strikes from the bottom but Kennedy takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zimmerman shoots and misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy drops Zimmerman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimmerman looks back up at him and smiles so Kennedy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman shoots and misses
and Kennedy counters with a huge right that knocks Zimmerman out cold! Kennedy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 895 p4p, 472 weight class) and Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 120 p4p, 65 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Whatever. This should be a great matchup!
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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 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Avisu Kona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A big left from Avisu Kona misses.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
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!
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Bishop checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Avisu Kona lands a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop feints and then cracks Avisu Kona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avisu Kona down.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop 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.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Avisu Kona backs away looking to recover.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Avisu Kona off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avisu Kona cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona with a hook.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Bishop tests Avisu Kona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
Avisu Kona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range nicely.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop jabs Avisu Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avisu Kona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona checks the leg kick.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop moves forwards but Avisu Kona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop is looking to slow Avisu Kona down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Avisu Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a jab.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Avisu Kona connects with a jab.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Jab by Avisu Kona.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a low kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range easily.
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avisu Kona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
It seemed like Avisu Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop jabs at Avisu Kona's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Bishop tries to work over Avisu Kona's front leg with a kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop'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!
Bishop looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avisu Kona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop 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.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop tries a low kick but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop misses the jab.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Nice shot lands for Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Avisu Kona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Avisu Kona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the cage. Avisu Kona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona is looking to land body kicks.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Avisu Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop motions for Avisu Kona to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Avisu Kona counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avisu Kona!
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santu Avisu Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avisu Kona 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Post fight, Santu Avisu Kona took to the microphone: 'Thanks for this great fight Keith "The Hammer " Bishop only respect maybe you should take the money and run your old no diss only facts '.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McCarty (ranked 327 p4p, 369 weight class) and Leonid Martinyuk (ranked 48 p4p, 51 weight class). Leonid Martinyuk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McCarty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Martinyuk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinyuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarty's hands.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCarty slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
A big right from McCarty misses.
McCarty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but McCarty avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Martinyuk.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinyuk.
McCarty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body kick.
Martinyuk scores with the left hand. McCarty knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarty scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinyuk momentarily.
McCarty swings for the body but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. McCarty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCarty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty misses the body punch
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarty defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
McCarty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarty throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinyuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but McCarty moved out of range.
McCarty misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martinyuk 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.
McCarty misses with a hook.
McCarty throws a series of punches but Martinyuk avoids them all with ease.
McCarty throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
McCarty misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarty takes a swing at Martinyuk's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCarty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinyuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinyuk slips under a jab.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarty.
Nice cross by Martinyuk.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinyuk lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarty off the cage and back into range.
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarty misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCarty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty drops his hands momentarily and Martinyuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a head kick.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and McCarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty throws a body punch but Martinyuk moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Martinyuk. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinyuk.
McCarty lands a body shot.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarty cracks a nice hook into Martinyuk's ribs.
McCarty feints a jab promting Martinyuk to slip. McCarty then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinyuk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarty.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarty scores with a sloppy right hand. Martinyuk should have avoided that one.
McCarty throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McCarty misses its intended target.
McCarty misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarty throws an overhand right that drops Martinyuk like a sack of potatoes! McCarty dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 100 p4p, 353 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Floyd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full. Bunkechukwu Floyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floyd throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Floyd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Floyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
Floyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menshikov manages to circle out of the way.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Floyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Floyd scores with a counter punch that sends Menshikov to the canvas! Floyd smells blood - he's punishing Menshikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Menshikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd retains his super heavyweight title!
Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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