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SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Jackson (ranked 2712 p4p, 2210 weight class) and Jaquon Jones (ranked 340 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jones avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaquon Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jones looking to control.
Jones keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson !
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
Jones is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
That's time! Jackson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Jackson 's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jackson cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jackson throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones avoids the head kick by Jackson .
Jones is looking to chop away at Jackson 's legs.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Walter Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson , pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jackson wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaquon Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson 's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jaquon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 1826 p4p, 560 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 107 p4p, 33 weight class). River has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. 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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17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Alzate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River tries to clinch up.
River throws a leg kick which misses Alzate's front leg but catches the back leg as Alzate tries to avoid it.
River wants to slow Alzate down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzate throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
River tried to score with a low kick but Alzate checks it.
River lands with a right hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River moves into the clinch.
Alzate avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River lands a left hand.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from River on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzate.
River tries to work over Alzate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alzate is keeping busy.
River prevents a body shot from Alzate.
Alzate tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Alzate back against the cage.
Alzate blocks a body shot from River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzate.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alzate uses from the top position.
River working a defensive guard here.
Alzate passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Alzate tries to stand and escape but River is controlling the position.
Alzate moves into full mount! River won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River wants to hold on but Alzate pushes him away.
Alzate takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Good control from Alzate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate is hanging on to River's back as he tries to escape.
River trying to control the hands but Alzate won't let him.
River is trying to break free.
Alzate doesn't have the hooks in and River manages to turn into his guard.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Alzate.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
River is in close to Alzate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alzate wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
River wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
River feints and then cracks Alzate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzate down.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alzate!
Alzate struggling a bit here.
Alzate is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on River's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is keen to just control but Alzate is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alzate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River is stalling here. Alzate is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! River seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alzate has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
River gets back to half guard.
Alzate is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
Alzate is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alzate wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River looking for submissions off his back.
Alzate works his way into full mount!
Alzate controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate trying to control but River is having none of it.
River wants to control but Alzate is having none of it.
Alzate stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
River misses with a body shot
and Alzate counters with a leg kick.
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.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
A left lands for River.
Some wild striking there from River.
River shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alzate counters with a straight right hand.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alzate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alzate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alzate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Alzate avoids the body shot from River.
Alzate cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River throws a head kick that Alzate semi-blocks.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate misses the jab.
Alzate scores with a jab.
 River is rocked!
Alzate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alzate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from River.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzate should have avoided that one.
River tries to land a front kick but Alzate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzate connects with a jab.
River moves into range and clinches up with Alzate.
Alzate struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzate misses with some punches.
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzate stops a takedown attempt from River.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzate can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Alzate lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
A nice left hand lands by Alzate.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alzate.
Alzate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to work over Alzate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzate working aggressively here.
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzate takes a shot to the head.
River lands with a left to the head.
Alzate lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Alzate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from River.
Alzate misses with some punches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bernhard River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzate can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River wants to stall.
River misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate letting River take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
Alzate blocks a body shot from River.
A short right from River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alzate.
Alzate avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alzate fails to land.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to work over Alzate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzate avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernhard River.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Korben Dallas (ranked 956 p4p, 1240 weight class) and John Makres (ranked 143 p4p, 186 weight class). Makres comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SABATON - Coat of Arms kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korben Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas avoids a kick to the body.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Dallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.
Makres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makres avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dallas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.
Makres has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dallas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dallas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makres up against the cage.
Makres taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Dallas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.
Makres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by Makres!
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing Makres from standing up.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makres's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makres wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas prevents Makres from getting back to his feet.
Dallas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas postures up in Makres's guard and throws a big left but Makres blocks it.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makres is looking to stand back up but Dallas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makres.
Dallas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dallas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Makres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Makres moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves away
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
Makres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dallas is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Dallas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Dallas.
Dallas trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dallas back against the cage.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makres to the mat. Makres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Makres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dallas.
Dallas won't allow Makres to get back to his feet.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Dallas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makres has escaped and now he's on top!
Dallas wants to control but Makres passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is looking to control Makres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Makres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas trying to control but Makres postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dallas is proving hard to escape from.
Makres stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas has Makres pulled in close to control his posture.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makres is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dallas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makres pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control.
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makres is looking to escape.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dallas prevents Makres from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Makres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dallas lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dallas misses with a hook
and Makres counters with a low kick, right behind Dallas 's knee.
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makres landing knees to the body.
Makres gets through Dallas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres works on Dallas's body with a couple of short punches.
Dallas tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dallas pulls Makres into guard.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab from Makres.
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makres delivers a nice body kick.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres looks to clinch
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makres manages to circle out of the way.
A cross from Dallas lands.
Dallas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dallas.
It looks like Dallas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Dallas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makres lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dallas as he connects with a hook.
Makres misses with a looping right.
Dallas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Makres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korben Dallas is winning the standup battle so far.
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dallas stalling in the clinch but Makres improves position.
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas avoiding damage as Makres throws 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dallas blocks a body shot from Makres.
Dallas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Dallas.
Makres tries to work over Dallas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dallas.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dallas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
After winning the bout, Korben Dallas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 1049 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Hristo Mihailov (ranked 157 p4p, 249 weight class). Aorigele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele wants to clinch up but Mihailov keeps it at a distance.
Mihailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
A slow jab from Aorigele misses its intended target.
Aorigele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aorigele.
Aorigele is looking to clinch.
Aorigele feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mihailov sprawling to the canvas! Mihailov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aorigele finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Aorigele moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mihailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aorigele scores with a counter punch that sends Mihailov to the canvas! Aorigele smells blood - he's punishing Mihailov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mihailov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda Aorigele!
A very excited looking Panda Aorigele 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 Kermit Archer (ranked 877 p4p, 849 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 123 p4p, 114 weight class). Pauke Murhapuro struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Archer.
Archer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhapuro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer instigates a clinch.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro lands a shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Murhapuro lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Archer up against the cage.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro blocking some punches.
Murhapuro gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro missing with knees to the body.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Murhapuro 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.
Archer blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Murhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Murhapuro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Murhapuro's ribcage. Murhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Murhapuro controls the action.
A short right from Archer.
Murhapuro is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murhapuro has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhapuro.
A bit of stalling here from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhapuro's elbow.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro trying to land knees to the body.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands a body shot.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Archer tightens his grip and picks Murhapuro up, before dumping him to the ground. Murhapuro manages to land in guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Archer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murhapuro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Archer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Murhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Archer drives through and clinches with Murhapuro against the cage.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
Archer digs a right hand into Murhapuro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhapuro's gas tank.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Murhapuro pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Murhapuro.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Murhapuro avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kermit Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhapuro.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhapuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a body shot.
Murhapuro is breathing heavily.
Murhapuro missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Murhapuro working Archer over with knees to the body.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhapuro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Archer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Murhapuro gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Archer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Archer throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhapuro circles away.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhapuro swivels and escapes.
Murhapuro flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kermit Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro checks a leg kick nicely.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer misses the jab.
Murhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Archer has managed to clinch.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro pushes Archer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murhapuro tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Archer.
Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro throws an elbow but it misses.
Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhapuro tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Murhapuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer lands a left hand.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhapuro or not.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhapuros head.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer working aggressively here.
Pauke Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer is leaning against Murhapuro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Murhapuro prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer has Murhapuro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhapuro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
Archer tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro scores a nice knee to the body.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Murhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro misses with an elbow strike.
Murhapuro lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhapuro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murhapuro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murhapuro is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhapuro digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhapuro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Kermit Archer.
Well Archer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kermit Archer!
Our winner, Kermit Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 653 p4p, 381 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 100 p4p, 55 weight class). Vujić has chosen Regeaton Montenegro as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić moves out of range of the body kick.
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Den Born punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Vujić keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vujić slips a straight right by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Den Born at a distance.
Vujić throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Den Born counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Vujić.
Van Den Born uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Van Den Born swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vujić.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Vujić counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vujić rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Vujić tries to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Vujić throws a good cross that connects.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Den Born.
Vujić drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Den Born's coaches at potato place have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić wants to control but Van Den Born is keeping him busy.
Van Den Born tries to bench press Vujić off him but Vujić keeps the position.
Vujić wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Born keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Vujić has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Van Den Born explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Van Den Born takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vujić fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Den Born avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Vujić.
Van Den Born dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vujić misses its intended target.
Vujić throws a body punch but Van Den Born moves out of range.
A left lands for Vujić.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vujić slips a jab and a cross from Van Den Born.
Vujić fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vujić lands a nice hook to Van Den Born's body. Van Den Born takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vujić tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vujić lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
Vujić looks to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić moves into the clinch.
Vujić misses with some punches.
Van Den Born misses with some punches.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vujić.
Vujić fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Den Born blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vujić tries to work over Van Den Born's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Vujić.
Vujić doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vujić blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Vujić throws a hook but Van Den Born avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krsto Vujić dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Den Born connects with a right hand. Vujić shakes it off.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Vujić looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Den Born walks into a jab.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Vujić had a free shot at his head there.
Van Den Born connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vujić's hands.
Vujić closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Den Born's guard.
Van Den Born has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vujić is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Vujić is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Den Born can't fight it off and eventually Vujić manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Den Born looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vujić stands and throws Van Den Born's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born manages to get back to half guard.
Vujić content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vujić lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Den Born wants to improve his position but Vujić is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujić is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Den Born takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vujić slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vujić is fighting to break Van Den Born's control of his arms but Van Den Born is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vujić trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Den Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vujić trying to move into half guard but instead Van Den Born has managed to sweep!
Van Den Born showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vujić is looking to sweep but instead, Van Den Born has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vujić wants to improve his position but Van Den Born is controlling well.
Van Den Born content to control rather than advance.
Van Den Born is looking to take a break and control but Vujić is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vujić trying to control but Van Den Born postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
That's time! Van Den Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Den Born uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vujić.
Vujić instigates a clinch.
Vujić goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Den Born misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Van Den Born back against the cage.
A short right from Van Den Born on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Born.
Vujić is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Born.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
Van Den Born blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vujić connects with a body shot that sends Van Den Born's belly button to the back.
Vujić swings for the body but Van Den Born moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Den Born misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Den Born connects with a jab.
Van Den Born moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Den Born throws a big shot that misses.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.
Vujić connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vujić is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vujić.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Den Born scores with a one two! Vujić had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vujić.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Vujić tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vujić.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Den Born pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vujić throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a straight right hand.
Van Den Born staying out of range there.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Vujić misses its intended target.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Vujić connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born ducks under a wild hook from Vujić.
Vujić connects with a single shot there.
Van Den Born closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krsto Vujić seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vujić misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Den Born counters with a series of strikes. Vujić will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vujić connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vujić scores with a jab.
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vujić! But no joy.
Van Den Born moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Den Born throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Van Den Born counters with a quick kick to the body but Vujić blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić tries to clinch there but Van Den Born circles away.
Vujić throws a series of strikes that have Van Den Born backpedaling.
Vujić bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Den Born.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Den Born pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Den Born throws a lazy right hand but Vujić sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Vujić moved away.
Van Den Born misses with a hook.
Van Den Born cracks Vujić with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vujić misses with a takedown attempt - Van Den Born sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ko Van Den Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krsto Vujić.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
Van Den Born uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
Vujić looks to land a right hand but Van Den Born moved out of range.
Van Den Born moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Ko Van Den Born.
I think Van Den Born 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ko Van Den Born!
A relieved looking Ko Van Den Born thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Krsto Vujić stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 230 p4p, 760 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 33 p4p, 112 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
Moore misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Moore lands with a cross.
Sole throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore throws a right and a left that Sole avoids nicely.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sole slips a jab from Moore.
Moore backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore connects with the punch.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Sole scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole works the jab nicely.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore tries a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole misses with a right hand
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Moore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Sole moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole scores with a nice right hand.
Sole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Sole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sole is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Sole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore slips a straight right by Sole.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
A low kick from Moore is predictable there
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Moore misses.
Sole cracks Moore with a good jab.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Sole blocks the low kick.
Sole throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Sole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with the left hand. Sole knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Sole tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Sole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore tests Sole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sole thinking.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Sole counters with a nice body shot.
Sole misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Sole is looking to clinch.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Sole moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sole misses with a hook.
Sole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sole jabs at Moore's body.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Sole scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Moore misses.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Moore tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole 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.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Angelo Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore throws a series of punches but Sole moves out of range.
Moore with the inside leg kick.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Sole with a hook.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sole's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Sole feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Sole checks a low kick from Moore.
Sole cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sole. Sole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore thuds his right hand into Sole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moore.
Good leg kick by Moore.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sole has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Moore misses with a shot to the body
letting Sole counter with a right hand.
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sole wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Sole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Moore moves away from the strike by Sole.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Sole slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore slips under a jab from Sole.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sole under the eye.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sole misses with a hook.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Sole motions for Moore to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore thuds his right hand into Sole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole misses with a looping left.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Sole with a nice cross.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Jab, jab by Sole - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore punishes Sole's body with a nice straight punch.
Sole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Sole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sole defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Sole misses.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Sole throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore thumps Sole with a low kick.
Moore throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Sole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Sole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Moore.
Sole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Moore thumps Sole with a low kick.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore slips a straight right by Sole.
Sole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore scores with a decent looking hook.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sole wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Sole scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Moore jabs Sole right on the nose. Sole blinks but takes it well.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sole throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole scores with a jab to the head.
Sole thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sole looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore works Sole's body with a nice hook.
Sole thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Sole is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
A big left from Moore misses.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Sole saw it coming and moves away.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Sole as he checks the leg kick.
Sole moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Sole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Sole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole misses with a looping left.
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 Angelo Moore.
Well Moore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
A victorious Angelo Moore 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Kowalski (ranked 416 p4p, 199 weight class) and Mantak Garuda (ranked 58 p4p, 32 weight class). Garuda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Djiin Djiin. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garuda.
Kowalski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!
 Kowalski 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!
Kowalski throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalski sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski lands a jab to Garuda's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Garuda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kowalski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kowalski looks to clinch but Garuda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kowalski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 93 p4p, 498 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 13 p4p, 68 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 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev lands a head shot.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taneyev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Taneyev throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev gets a clinch.
Taneyev blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Taneyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mfer tries a body shot but Taneyev blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mfer.
It looks like Valentin Taneyev has been cut.
Taneyev blocks an elbow strike from Mfer.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Taneyev tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Taneyev avoids nicely.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taneyev throws a counter high kick but Mfer was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Mfer. Mfer maintains the clinch.
Taneyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Taneyev.
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Taneyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Taneyev off the cage and back into range.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taneyev.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Mfer toppling to the canvas! Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taneyev drops Mfer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mfer looks back up at him and smiles so Taneyev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mfer is rocked!
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taneyev 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 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 16 p4p, 78 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Stark wants to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
As Stark backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stark throws an elbow but Hopkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hopkins is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark swings around for an armbar but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopkins dives on top into guard.
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopkins is aware though and is defending well.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Hopkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
As Stark looks to move away, Hopkins throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark backs away from a small jab... but Hopkins lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stark crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hopkins with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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pop
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