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ENIGMA 101 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 3514 p4p, 23810 weight class) and Ajay Carver (ranked 445 p4p, 661 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ajay Carver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carver moves away.
Nitro throws a leg kick that misses.
Carver drives through and clinches with Nitro against the cage.
Nitro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Nitro.
Carver misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nitro.
Nitro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carver misses with a left hand
and Carver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nitro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carver rushes Nitro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nitro lands a nice uppercut.
Carver controlling the action here for a moment.
Carver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Nitro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver looks to score with a jab to the body but Nitro is just out of range.
Carver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Carver misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver slips under a jab from Nitro.
Carver scores with a hook to the body. Nitro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nitro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 Carver is rocked!
Nitro cracks Carver with a hook to the temple - Carver is on wobbly legs here! Nitro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Carver falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nitro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Nitro!
A pretty intense looking Jimmy Nitro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 23873 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Sauske Uchiha (ranked 603 p4p, 394 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauske Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha scores with a jab.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the body
and Takumi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takumi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takumi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uchiha or perhaps it was just good defense by Takumi, which made it look bad.
Takumi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uchiha's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Uchiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takumi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uchiha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uchiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takumi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takumi trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uchiha manages to get himself to full guard.
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily.
Uchiha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi is stalling in the full guard.
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily.
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily.
Takumi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uchiha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takumi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Uchiha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takumi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uchiha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Takumi is trying to keep Uchiha in close.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound.
Uchiha stands up over Takumi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takumi is controlling Uchiha's posture.
Uchiha throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Takumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takumi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uchiha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takumi is pulling down on Uchiha's head to control his posture.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. Takumi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by Takumi!
Uchiha is trying to control the position but Takumi postures up.
Takumi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi passes Uchiha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Takumi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uchiha is staying active underneath Takumi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takumi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uchiha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takumi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Uchiha. No joy for Takumi on that attempt.
Uchiha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchiha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takumi avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
Uchiha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takumi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uchiha's head.
Takumi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha throws a body punch but Takumi moves out of range.
Uchiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Uchiha finds it's target.
Takumi misses with a looping left.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takumi thuds his right hand into Uchiha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takumi throws a body punch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Takumi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takumi with a jab.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Vulfgang Takumi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uchiha jabs Takumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uchiha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takumi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uchiha is in Takumi's guard.
Takumi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takumi has Uchiha pulled in close to control his posture.
Uchiha controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Takumi keeps moving.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha throwing strikes from guard but Takumi blocks nicely.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Uchiha distracts Takumi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takumi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takumi keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha distracts Takumi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takumi looking to control.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takumi is looking for a sweep.
Uchiha working away.
Uchiha trying to control the position but Takumi is working away.
Takumi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uchiha.
Takumi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takumi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi being controlled for a moment.
Takumi struggling a bit here.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Takumi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takumi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takumi is not content to let Uchiha control the position.
Takumi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uchiha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauske Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Takumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uchiha.
Takumi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uchiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Takumi.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takumi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uchiha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takumi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Uchiha just misses with a punch to the body.
As Uchiha looks to move away, Takumi throws a big counter combo but Uchiha just gets out of the way.
Takumi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Takumi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uchiha defending well as Takumi loads up on a big left hand.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takumi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha connects with a body shot.
Takumi misses with a double jab.
Uchiha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takumi throws out a powerful jab.
Takumi throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Uchiha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takumi defends it well.
Takumi throws a jab but it's blocked by Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Takumi's body.
Uchiha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Takumi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uchiha thuds a left hand into Takumi's body.
Uchiha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takumi manages to avoid it.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takumi sprawls well. Takumi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uchiha gets slowly back to his feet.
Vulfgang Takumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takumi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uchiha to the ground. Takumi is now in Uchiha's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uchiha has an active guard here but Takumi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takumi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Uchiha wants to control but Takumi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Takumi seems content to control.
Takumi thows a huge punch but Uchiha dodges it nicely.
Takumi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uchiha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Sauske Uchiha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep. Takumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uchiha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takumi controls the pace.
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takumi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uchiha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takumi is one step ahead there.
Takumi trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Sauske Uchiha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uchiha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takumi as he jumps to the side.
Takumi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takumi stuns Uchiha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uchiha ducks under a wild hook from Takumi.
Takumi misses with a looping right.
Takumi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takumi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vulfgang Takumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uchiha scores with a hook to the body. Takumi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Vulfgang Takumi.
Well Uchiha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauske Uchiha!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauske Uchiha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 6274 p4p, 5146 weight class) and Damian Drago (ranked 279 p4p, 247 weight class). Kruth comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Damian Drago struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold.
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well.
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruth stalling.
Kruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Kruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruth is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruth to get the leverage.
Kruth is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Kruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drago won't allow Kruth to pass to mount.
Kruth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruth seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drago quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Kruth moves into full mount! Drago won't be happy about that!
Kruth moves to the back position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago turns into Kruth and is now in his guard.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Kruth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kruth controlling from the top position.
Kruth pushing down on Drago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kruth eventually gives up the hold.
Kruth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Kruth has control of the leg.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth.
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but Drago defending well.
Kruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kruth is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruth to get the leverage.
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Kruth moves into full mount! Drago won't be happy about that!
Kruth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kruth wants to take Drago's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruth has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kruth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Kruth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kruth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kruth passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Kruth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Kruth has control of the leg.
Kruth stalling.
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruth.
Kruth content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruth moves nicely into side control.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Kruth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruth is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Kruth is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Drago is trying to escape and Kruth transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Drago is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kruth! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
An out of breath Jorgen Kruth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aung Siang (ranked 3318 p4p, 3777 weight class) and Randy Graham (ranked 373 p4p, 420 weight class). Siang comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Bring da Ruckus. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graham lands an overhand right.
Siang takes one on the button.
 Siang is rocked!
Graham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Graham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Siang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Siang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siang throws a leg kick
and Graham counters with a thumping low kick.
Siang seems to have got his legs back now.
Siang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siang throws a leg kick but Graham moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graham! But no joy.
Graham drops Siang with a big left hand and mounts him. Siang is in big trouble!
Graham pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Siang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siang tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Siang trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Siang tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Siang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Graham has tightened it up now! Siang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Graham!
A victorious Randy Graham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 2863 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Jim Jordan (ranked 160 p4p, 137 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Jordan has chosen O Canada as his entrance music. Baki Hanma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma jabs Jordan right on the nose. Jordan blinks but takes it well.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Jordan had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Hanma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Jordan with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Jordan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan misses with a double jab.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Hanma.
Donk. Hanma catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
Jordan is rocked!
Hanma lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jordan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hanma is unloading with more strikes now! Jordan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junk Yard Dog (ranked 2037 p4p, 1571 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 244 p4p, 195 weight class). Dog's entrance music is Baha Men - Who Let The Dogs Out. A fine choice. Junk Yard Dog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to FullOf Hiddens's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junk Yard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiddens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dog sizes up Hiddens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Dog.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Hiddens's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Hiddens.
Hiddens shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiddens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Nice jab there from Dog.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Hiddens tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hiddens misses with an elbow over the top.
Dog lands a left hand.
Dog leaning against his opponent.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Hiddens misses with the head strike.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiddens blocks the elbow strike.
Hiddens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiddens controls his hands.
Hiddens lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiddens.
A short body shot lands from Hiddens as the two fighters clinch.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Hiddens's takedown attempt.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Hiddens controls the action.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Hiddens gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiddens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dog is trying to keep an underhook but Hiddens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog defending well though.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to get back to full guard but Hiddens has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog blocking the ground and pound.
Dog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Dog to control.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiddens scoring with strikes but Dog is staying in there.
Dog is rocked!
Dog wants to hold on but Hiddens pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junk Yard Dog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Hiddens lands a head shot.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog cracks Hiddens with a nice body shot.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiddens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
A solid body kick from Hiddens.
Dog rushes Hiddens 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.
Dog trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
Junk Yard Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hiddens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiddens pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Hiddens's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiddens.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog is working Hiddens over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Hiddens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiddens.
Hiddens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog connects with a crisp jab.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Hiddens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Hiddens's head back.
Hiddens throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dog defends it well.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junk Yard Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiddens.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiddens circles away.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Dog looks to clinch
and Hiddens counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens walks into a jab.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiddens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Hiddens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Hiddens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog thumps Hiddens with a low kick.
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiddens.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Hiddens misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens misses with a hook.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.
Dog rushes Hiddens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiddens is trying to maintain a safe position but Dog gets an underhook and turns Hiddens into the cage.
Hiddens letting Dog take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Hiddens.
Hiddens blocking some punches.
Hiddens tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Hiddens back against the cage.
Hiddens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
Hiddens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiddens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dog prevents it.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junk Yard Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dog clobbers Hiddens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiddens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiddens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hiddens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.
Good exchange - Hiddens coming out on top.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hiddens fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Hiddens misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dog.
Dog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dog putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hiddens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hiddens tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Hiddens as the two fighters clinch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiddens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Hiddens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dog walks away with a smile on his face. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiddens circles away.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
FullOf Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Hiddens shoots in.
Junk Yard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiddens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Hiddens is very close to passing his half guard.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog is positioning himself well to prevent Hiddens advancing to mount.
Hiddens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog looks like he's trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hiddens working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dog tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Junk Yard Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Hiddens working Dog over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Dog is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog with a jab.
Hiddens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiddens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.
Hiddens works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junk Yard Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junk Yard Dog!
An out of breath Junk Yard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 2870 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Mike KnockOut (ranked 284 p4p, 270 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. KnockOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KnockOut slips a straight right by Matikainen.
KnockOut slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and KnockOut counters with a one-two to the body.
KnockOut blocks a jab.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but KnockOut slips the punch.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KnockOut counters with a three punch combo that has Matikainen backing up. Matikainen nods at KnockOut to acknowledge the strikes.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. KnockOut saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at KnockOut's knee but KnockOut avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen instigates a clinch.
Matikainen tries a body shot but KnockOut blocks it.
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
KnockOut slips a jab from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses KnockOut's sensitive parts.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
KnockOut gets tackled into the cage by Matikainen. Matikainen maintains the clinch.
Matikainen prevents KnockOut from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body punch.
KnockOut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with KnockOut.
KnockOut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen tries to work over KnockOut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KnockOut momentarily.
KnockOut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
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!
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen throws a front kick that sends KnockOut stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Matikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but KnockOut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with KnockOut.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but KnockOut is out of range.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen is looking to clinch.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
KnockOut defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KnockOut can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. KnockOut moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KnockOut moves away.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but KnockOut is out of range.
KnockOut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen moves in looking to clinch but KnockOut pushes him off.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen rushes KnockOut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KnockOut is trying to break the clinch but Matikainen is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of KnockOut backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matikainen.
KnockOut blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
KnockOut blocking some punches.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Matikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of KnockOut backwards.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen throws a jab when KnockOut was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KnockOut.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen misses with a combination
and KnockOut counters with a one-two 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!
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
KnockOut is rocked!
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KnockOut.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps KnockOut's head backwards.
KnockOut is still on wobbly legs! Can Matikainen finish him?
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping KnockOut under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles KnockOut. KnockOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but KnockOut moved out of range.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - KnockOut circles away.
Matikainen tries to clinch but KnockOut is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KnockOut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KnockOut seems to have recovered his senses.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KnockOut counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KnockOuts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KnockOut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a push kick but KnockOut slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen scores with a head kick. KnockOut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
A leg kick checked by KnockOut.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
KnockOut slips a jab from Matikainen.
KnockOut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but KnockOut slips the punch.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and KnockOut moves out of range easily.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook. KnockOut ducked under it nicely.
KnockOut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but KnockOut saw that one coming.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KnockOut takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and KnockOut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike KnockOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matikainen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
Our winner, DaMatti Matikainen, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Conover (ranked 2629 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Sammy Kodjia (ranked 100 p4p, 73 weight class). Charlie Conover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sammy Kodjia's chin.
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270
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Conover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Sammy Kodjia has been cut.
Conover throws a big shot that misses.
Kodjia throws a right hand that misses
and Conover counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kodjia! Conover lets Kodjia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kodjia is rocked!
Kodjia looks to throw the jab but Conover is out of range.
Kodjia rushes Conover and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Conover takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Conover blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kodjia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conover.
A hook to the body from Conover.
Kodjia throws a head punch that misses.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Conover.
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Conover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away.
Kodjia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conover.
Kodjia scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Conover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kodjia.
Nice uppercut there from Conover.
Kodjia lands an overhand right.
A big right from Conover misses.
Conover misses with a straight left.
Sammy Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodjia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Sammy Kodjia's cut even more.
Conover drops Kodjia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kodjia looks back up at him and smiles so Conover waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kodjia is still on wobbly legs! Can Conover finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conover on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kodjia. Kodjia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kodjia seems to have recovered his senses.
Kodjia lands with an uppercut that bounces Conover off the cage and back into range.
Kodjia takes a swing at Conover's ribcage but misses.
Conover throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kodjia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conover was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodjia.
Conover throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kodjia lands a high kick!
Conover loads up on a big right hand but Kodjia slips the punch.
Conover throws a lazy right hand but Kodjia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
and Conover counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia scores with a decent looking hook.
Kodjia clobbers Conover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kodjia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conover.
Kodjia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Conover is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kodjia lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Conover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kodjia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kodjia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Conover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Sammy Kodjia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kodjia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kodjia with a nice cross.
Kodjia doesn't manage to clinch there - Conover circles away.
It looked like Conover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conover blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Kodjia works Conover's body with a nice hook.
Kodjia throws a good cross that connects.
Kodjia jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
Conover is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodjia looks to land a left hand but Conover moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Conover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Conover moves out of range.
Kodjia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Conovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Kodjia tenderised Conover's leg. Conover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kodjia misses the shot to the body.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
and Conover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kodjia scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kodjia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kodjia scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Conover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodjia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Kodjia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Conover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kodjia defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conover doesn't seem bothered though.
Conover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kodjia throws out a counter right but Conover avoids it with no problem.
Kodjia lands a nice looking body shot.
Kodjia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the body
and Conover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kodjia thinking.
Conover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kodjia with the inside leg kick.
Kodjia misses with a looping left.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kodjia looks to move away, Conover throws a big counter combo but Kodjia just gets out of the way.
Kodjia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
letting Conover counter with a right hand.
Kodjia misses the jab.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia stuns Conover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Conover misses.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conover throws out the jab.
A jab from Conover misses.
Kodjia jabs Conover right on the nose. Conover blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Conover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kodjia misses with a hook
and Conover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conover uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kodjia has time to react.
Sammy Kodjia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Conover moves out of range.
Kodjia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conover is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
and Conover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kodjia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conover counters with a nice right hand that sends Kodjia toppling to the canvas! Kodjia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conover finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sammy Kodjia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Conover!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Conover thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kurschmann (ranked 1848 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Chris Tosanesti (ranked 268 p4p, 264 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Tosanesti enters the cage!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Kurschmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosanesti misses with a body kick.
Tosanesti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurschmann circles away.
Tosanesti throws a front kick aimed at Kurschmann's knee but Kurschmann avoids it well.
Tosanesti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Kurschmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurschmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurschmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tosanesti misses with a jab to the body
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurschmann blocks a head kick by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurschmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann misses the jab.
Tosanesti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tosanesti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurschmann is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurschmann misses with a jab to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a low kick, right behind Kurschmann 's knee.
Tosanesti throws a head kick that misses
and Kurschmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosanesti looks to throw a body kick
and Kurschmann counters with a crisp right that sends Tosanesti to the canvas! Kurschmann follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kurschmann!
The defeated Chris Tosanesti had this to say: 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gascoigne (ranked 1230 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Andreas Kohler (ranked 39 p4p, 51 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Gascoigne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascoigne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gascoigne lands a big head kick that sends Kohler tumbling to the mat! Gascoigne takes a step backwards and waves Kohler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kohler is rocked!
It looks like Andreas Kohler has been cut.
Gascoigne fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kohler out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Paul Gascoigne!
After the fight, Paul Gascoigne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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