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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kolov (ranked 4054 p4p, 4275 weight class) and Youta Himura (ranked 484 p4p, 505 weight class). Youta Himura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Youta Himura!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolov lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Himura.
Dan Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Himura. That one must have hurt.
Kolov misses with a straight left.
Himura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Himura motions for Kolov to come forward. Himura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolov digs a good hook to Himura's body.
A left lands for Kolov.
Kolov blocks a head kick by Himura.
Kolov throws out a loose jab but Himura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolov connects with a body shot.
Kolov throws the left hand but Himura avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Himura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Himura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolov on the side of the head.
Himura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Himura 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.
Himura tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kolov tries to throw a body punch but Himura avoids it by throwing Kolov back against the cage.
Kolov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Himura looks winded!
Himura blocks a body shot from Kolov.
Kolov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolov works on Himura's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kolov on the inside.
Kolov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Himura or not.
Kolov lands with a light punch inside.
Kolov lands a body punch.
Kolov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolov cracks Himura with a nice body shot.
Kolov lands an uppercut.
Kolov lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kolov as the two fighters clinch.
Kolov lands an uppercut.
Kolov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kolov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Kolov.
Kolov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kolov lands a body punch.
Kolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Himura is rocked!
Kolov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Himura's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Himura drops to his knees and Kolov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Kolov!
Dan Kolov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Furriel (ranked 2336 p4p, 5717 weight class) and Stella Fella (ranked 273 p4p, 538 weight class). Stella Fella will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Furriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Fella!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella throws a leg kick which misses Furriel's front leg but catches the back leg as Furriel tries to avoid it.
Fella lands a jab to Furriel's midsection.
Furriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Furriel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fella reaches up around Furriel's neck trying to control. But Furriel takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Fella! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Fella is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Furriel celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcos Furriel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toyotomi Ieyasu (ranked 4205 p4p, 3125 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 454 p4p, 352 weight class). Ieyasu comes to the cage accompanied by Traitors by Homemade Weapons. Toyotomi Ieyasu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toyotomi Ieyasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ieyasu closes the distance and clinches.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ieyasu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ieyasu's elbow.
Ieyasu breaks the clinch.
Ratt scores with a jab to the body.
Ratt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ieyasu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Ieyasu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ratt.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ieyasu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ieyasu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ratts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ieyasu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ieyasu backwards.
Ieyasu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ieyasu is trying to trip Ratt. He has hold of a leg but Ratt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ieyasu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratt keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Ieyasu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Ratt keeps moving.
Ieyasu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ieyasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratt is keeping the position for now.
Ieyasu slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ieyasu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ratt is just riding it out for now. Ieyasu eventually gives up the hold.
Ieyasu slows the pace down in half guard.
Ratt is defending against the submission attempts here by Ieyasu.
Ieyasu controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is trying to control the action in half guard but Ratt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but Ratt defends the submission attempt.
Ratt wants to improve his position but Ieyasu is controlling well.
Ieyasu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ratt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ratt rushes Ieyasu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ratt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ratt stops a takedown attempt from Ieyasu.
Ieyasu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ratt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Ieyasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ieyasu is trying to pull guard but Ratt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ratt tries a body shot but Ieyasu blocks it.
Ieyasu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ratt tries a body shot but Ieyasu blocks it.
Ratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ieyasu.
Ieyasu tries to circle away but Ratt has him pinned against the cage.
Ratt tries a body shot but Ieyasu blocks it.
Ratt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ieyasu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ratt can turn it around.
Ratt misses with the head strike.
Ieyasu misses with the head strike.
Ieyasu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ieyasu decides to pull guard.
Ieyasu has a closed guard, preventing Ratt from standing up.
Ratt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Toyotomi Ieyasu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ratt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ratt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ieyasus head.
Ieyasu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ratt kicks Ieyasu off and gets back to his feet.
Ratt moves into the clinch successfully.
Ieyasu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ieyasu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ratt under the eye.
Ratt moves in looking to clinch but Ieyasu pushes him off.
Ratt takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ratt.
Ieyasu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ratt walks away with a smile on his face. Ieyasu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ieyasu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ieyasu avoids the body shot from Ratt.
Ieyasu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt moves into the clinch.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Ieyasu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
Ieyasu fails to pull guard.
Ieyasu wants to take the fight to the mat but Ratt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Ieyasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ieyasu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ieyasu is looking for a takedown.
Ratt breaks the clinch.
Ratt tries to clinch but Ieyasu moves out of range.
Ratt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ieyasu slips under a jab from Ratt.
Jab, jab by Ratt - just one landing.
Ratt tries to clinch up.
Ratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ieyasu's hands.
Ieyasu misses with a wild combination.
Ratt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Ratt.
Ratt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ieyasu circles away.
Ratt clinches up against the cage.
Ieyasu goes for a takedown attempt but Ratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ieyasu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ratt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ieyasu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ratt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ieyasu wants a takedown.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ieyasu controls his hands.
Ieyasu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ieyasu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ieyasu is working for takedown but Ratt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ieyasu takes a shot to the head.
Ratt gets underhooks to prevent Ieyasu's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ieyasu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratt working aggressively here.
Ratt lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ratt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratt.
Ratt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ratt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ieyasu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ratt missing with a left hand there. Ieyasu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ieyasu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ratt scores with a punch to the head.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu tries for a takedown but Ratt circles away easily
and Ratt counters with a series of strikes. Ieyasu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ratt wants to clinch
and Ieyasu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ratt won't be happy with that.
Ratt regains half guard.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Ratt is working from the bottom.
Ratt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ieyasu.
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ratt defends it well.
Ieyasu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ratt is just riding it out for now. Ieyasu eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ratt scores with a jab to the head.
Ratt tries to clinch but Ieyasu is having none of it.
Ieyasu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ratt.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ieyasu.
A left lands for Ieyasu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ieyasu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ratt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ieyasu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ratt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ieyasu lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ieyasu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ratt gets a clinch.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ieyasu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Ieyasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratt can't find room to land a body shot as Ieyasu controls the action.
Ieyasu has Ratt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ieyasu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ratt tumbling to the mat - Ieyasu dives into Ratt's guard.
Ieyasu throws an elbow that misses. Ratt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ieyasu's guard. Nice move by Ratt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ratt wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
Ieyasu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ratt has picked Ieyasu up and slammed him! Ieyasu can't keep hold of the triangle and Ratt manages to pass to side control!
Wilbur Ratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ratt taking a breather here.
Ratt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.
Ratt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ieyasu tries to bench press Ratt off him but Ratt keeps the position.
That's four 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.
Ieyasu is working hard here to advance position.
Ratt is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Ratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ratt 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Ratt!
After winning the bout, Wilbur Ratt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Tarantino (ranked 1871 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Samuel Summers (ranked 260 p4p, 296 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scottie Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Summers!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarantino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Summers doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Tarantino misses.
Summers throws a hook but Tarantino blocks it.
Summers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Summers swivels and escapes.
Tarantino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarantino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Summers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarantino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino throws a strike but Summers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tarantino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarantino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino has control of Summers's left arm, preventing Summers from doing any damage.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Summers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarantino is controlling Summers's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Tarantino.
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Summers back into the cage.
Tarantino tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarantino is trying to trip Summers. He has hold of a leg but Summers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tarantino persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tarantino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino.
Tarantino stopping the sweep attempt from Summers.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarantino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Summers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarantino is working Summers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarantino looking to sit in guard and control but Summers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarantino pulls Summers in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking to pass the guard.
Tarantino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarantino wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Tarantino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tarantino dives in for a single leg takedown but Summers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarantino slowing the pace effectively.
Tarantino misses with a punch to the body.
Tarantino tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers is trying to stall.
Summers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarantino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarantino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Summers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarantino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Summers can do to turn this around?
Tarantino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Summers or not.
Tarantino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarantino tries to score a body lock takedown but Summers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarantino takes a shot to the head.
Summers misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarantino controls his hands.
Tarantino struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
Summers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarantino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers is pressed up against the cage. Tarantino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Summers down to the mat. Summers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Tarantino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarantino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Summers defends well and Tarantino ends up having to push Summers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarantino backwards.
A short uppercut from Summers.
Summers tries a body shot but Tarantino blocks it.
Tarantino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Summers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Summers lands a body shot.
Tarantino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Summers.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Tarantino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Summers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Summers misses the jab.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarantino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Summers.
 It looks like Scottie Tarantino has been cut.
Summers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Tarantino is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarantino misses with a takedown
and Summers counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tarantino off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Summers follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tarantino was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Summers!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Summers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 2400 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (ranked 317 p4p, 261 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakharov tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Zakharov closes the distance and pushes Tamburello back into the cage.
Tamburello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakharov walks into a stiff left hand from Tamburello.
Zakharov 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.
Zakharov throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Zakharov saw that one coming.
Zakharov clinches with his opponent.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Tamburello tries to stall but Zakharov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zakharov prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamburello.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch but Zakharov keeps him there for the moment.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Tamburello stalling in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Zakharov blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello looks winded!
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello is looking to control Zakharov's arms but Zakharov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tamburello has his back to the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Tamburello's head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a nice uppercut.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Zakharov controls the action.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Tamburello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
Zakharov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Zakharov presses Tamburello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zakharov.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zakharov lands with a right to the head.
Zakharov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
Tamburello manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zakharov.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tamburello gets tackled into the cage by Zakharov. Zakharov maintains the clinch.
Tamburello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamburello can do to turn this around?
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakharov drops Tamburello onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tamburello is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamburello up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Tamburello pressed against the cage. Zakharov frees himself up and cracks Tamburello with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Tamburello crumples to the floor, out cold! Zakharov jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Gutierrez (ranked 3439 p4p, 1260 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 130 p4p, 38 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dontae Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dontae Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez misses with a hook
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Mfer circles away easily
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Gutierrez swings widly with a right hand
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Gutierrez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dontae Gutierrez's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez scores with a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Mfer has an active guard here but Gutierrez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutierrez pulls his head out easily.
Gutierrez wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy.
Mfer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Gutierrez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mfer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mfer 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.
Gutierrez wants to pass to mount but Mfer is defending the position.
Gutierrez is stalling here. Mfer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gutierrez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mfer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mfer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.
Gutierrez gets back to half guard.
Gutierrez gets full guard.
Mfer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gutierrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gutierrez has escaped and now he's on top!
Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez passes Mfer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Gutierrez is thwarting Mfer's attempts to control the position.
Gutierrez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mfer is staying active underneath Gutierrez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gutierrez is thwarting Mfer's attempts to control the position.
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.
Mfer is refusing to be controlled, as Gutierrez sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gutierrez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gutierrez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mfer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gutierrez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mfer.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face as Gutierrez controls the position.
The ground and pound from Gutierrez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isopaa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dontae Gutierrez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gutierrez swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dontae Gutierrez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gutierrez drives through and clinches with Mfer against the cage.
Gutierrez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Gutierrez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dontae Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gutierrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Gutierrez jumps guard but Mfer stands there with Gutierrez around his waist. Gutierrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gutierrez fails to land.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mfer throws out a counter right but Gutierrez avoids it with no problem.
Mfer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Isopaa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gutierrez backs off Mfer throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Gutierrez moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
Gutierrez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mfer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Dontae Gutierrez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dontae Gutierrez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Isopaa Mfer!
After the big win, Isopaa Mfer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Dimblett (ranked 1195 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Shingen Takeda (ranked 161 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shingen Takeda enters 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Dimblett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda lands a body shot.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches.
Takeda lands a left hand.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimblett controls his hands.
Takeda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dimblett.
Dimblett 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.
Takeda tries to throw a body punch but Dimblett avoids it by throwing Takeda back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Takeda.
Dimblett prevents a body shot from Takeda.
Dimblett wants a takedown.
Dimblett has Takeda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dimblett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takeda tumbling to the mat - Dimblett dives into Takeda's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimblett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeda is tightening it up a little... Dimblett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dimblett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dimblett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shingen Takeda!
A very excited looking Shingen Takeda 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 1085 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Cyborg Reyes (ranked 166 p4p, 291 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cyborg Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Reyes.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Reyes 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.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
 It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Reyes managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reyes avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes is pushing Kuznetsov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reyes works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes misses with some punches.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Reyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Reyes blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes looks winded!
Reyes takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Cyborg Reyes's cut even more.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Reyes taking a breather.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Reyes is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov pushes Reyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Reyes shrugs off.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reyes avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reyess head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Reyes tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyborg Reyes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Reyes in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Reyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reyes.
Reyes working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Reyes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reyes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reyes is defending well for now.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Reyes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Reyes tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reyes.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Cyborg Reyes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyborg Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davante Dunbar (ranked 1003 p4p, 1189 weight class) and James Carter (ranked 137 p4p, 159 weight class). Dunbar's entrance music is Ghost - Cirice. A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Carter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Dunbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunbar misses the shot to the body.
Carter slips under a jab from Dunbar.
Dunbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dunbar on the side of the head.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Dunbar misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Dunbar throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunbar with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunbar misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunbar throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Dunbar tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunbar loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter scores with a jab.
Dunbar misses with a straight left.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunbar should have avoided that one.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunbar loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Dunbar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like James Carter has been cut.
Dunbar staying out of range there.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunbar counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter looks to land a combination but Dunbar avoids it well.
Dunbar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Dunbar's shoulder, as Dunbar tries to avoid the shot.
Carter stuns Dunbar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Dunbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunbar takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Dunbar.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Dunbar misses.
Dunbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunbar throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carter defending well as Dunbar loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Dunbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Dunbar lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Dunbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunbar is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Dunbar misses.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunbar with a body shot.
Dunbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Dunbar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunbar lands a slapping body shot.
Carter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dunbar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar lands with a good body shot.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar lands with an overhand left.
Carter throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Dunbar connects with a single shot there.
Carter is rocked!
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dunbar circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Carter to the canvas! Carter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dunbar keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davante Dunbar!
During a confident post fight interview, Davante Dunbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 343 p4p, 996 weight class) and Kurki Potku (ranked 51 p4p, 139 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 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer.
Reemer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku misses with a hook. Reemer ducked under it nicely.
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reemer was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
Nice sprawl there from Potku as Reemer shoots in.
Reemer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reemer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer goes for a double leg but Potku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potku continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku lands a left hand.
Reemer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reemer scores with a sloppy right hand. Potku should have avoided that one.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Potku misses.
Reemer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reemer swings widly with a right hand
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Reemer moved out of range.
Kurki Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potku misses with a straight left.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Potku misses.
Reemer lands with a hook. Potku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reemer moves away.
Reemer connects with a single shot there.
Potku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reemer defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
Reemer feinted with a counter takedown.
Reemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potku.
Potku cracks a nice hook into Reemer's ribs.
Reemer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potku looks to land a combination but Reemer avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reemer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reemer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reemer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reemer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reemer misses with a lunging right hand
and Potku counters with a straight right hand.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Reemer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reemer shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potku! But no joy.
Reemer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer lands a jab to the head.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Potku misses with a series of wild punches.
Reemer misses with an uppercut
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Reemer - just one landing.
Jab from Reemer.
Reemer thuds a left hand into Potku's body.
Reemer scores with the left hand. Potku knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Potku has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Reemer dodges the punch combination from Potku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potku scores with a nice right hand.
Potku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reemer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reemer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potku circles away.
Reemer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Reemer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reemer somewhat.
Potku scores with the left hand. Reemer knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Reemer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer throws a body punch but Potku moves out of range.
Kurki Potku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reemer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Potku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Reemer misses.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
It seemed like Potku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer shoots for a takedown but Potku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reemer misses with a hook. Potku ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Potku.
Reemer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reemer misses with an uppercut
and Reemer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.
Reemer misses with a takedown attempt - Potku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku slips under a jab from Reemer.
Reemer throws a looping overhand right but Potku ducks down to avoid it.
Reemer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reemer misses with a hook to the body
and Potku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potku avoids the body shot from Reemer.
A nice side step and Potku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Reemer counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku can't do much from the bottom here.
Reemer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potku is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reemer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reemer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reemer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Reemer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reemer trying to control the action but Potku is working from the bottom.
Reemer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Potku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reemer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Reemer misses with a wild body shot.
Potku throws the left hand but Reemer avoids the punch easily.
Reemer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reemer lands a glancing blow to the side of Potku's head.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Reemer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potku defends well and Reemer ends up having to push Potku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Potku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potku is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku can't break the clinch.
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reemer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku is trying to stand up here but Reemer is controlling him well.
Hole Reemer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reemer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Potku makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Reemer slips under a jab.
Potku misses with a straight right.
Reemer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reemer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Reemer thuds his right hand into Potku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potku misses with a body shot.
Reemer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Reemer does it's job there.
Reemer misses with an uppercut. Potku saw that one coming.
Potku throws the left hand but Reemer avoids the punch easily.
Potku misses with a hook to the body
and Reemer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Potku's guard.
Reemer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku wants to stand but Reemer is controlling the position.
Reemer working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku wants to get back to his feet but Reemer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Potku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reemer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Potku wants to stand up but Reemer is controlling him.
Reemer works over Potku with some ground and pound from guard.
Potku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reemer is controlling him.
Potku 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.
Reemer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reemer trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Reemer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potku is pulling down on Reemer's head. It's preventing any offense from Reemer, at least for the moment.
Reemer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reemer advances to mount.
Reemer with a couple of short strikes.
Reemer dominating with strikes here.
Potku tries to reverse the position but Reemer maintains control.
Reemer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Potku really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer avoids the attempt from Potku to control.
Reemer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reemer lands a heavy elbow.
Potku wants to control but Reemer is having none of it.
Reemer landing strikes from the mount and Potku is in trouble!
Potku is desperately trying to improve his position but Reemer has a good base and remains in mount.
Potku regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reemer connects with a nice short shot to Potku's temple.
Potku is trying to stand up here but Reemer is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku pushes Reemer off and gets back to his feet.
Reemer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potku misses with a looping right.
Reemer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reemer lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Reemer lands.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown but Potku shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Potku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reemer swings for the body but Potku moves out of range.
Reemer slips a straight right by Potku.
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reemer was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reemer scores with a punch to the head.
Reemer missing with a left hand there. Potku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku slips a straight right by Reemer.
Potku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reemer throws out the jab.
Reemer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Potku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reemer was well out of range. Poor timing from Potku.
Reemer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potku! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer slips under a jab.
Reemer misses with a hook.
Potku throws out a counter right but Reemer avoids it with no problem.
Reemer takes a swing at Potku's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potku.
A swing and a miss from Reemer.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reemer moves away.
Potku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potku digs a good body shot into Reemer's ribs.
Potku misses with an uppercut.
Potku misses with a body shot.
Reemer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
Potku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reemer dives in for a single leg takedown but Potku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Potku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potku blocks a body shot from Reemer.
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer throws a hook but Potku blocks it.
Potku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reemer cracks Potku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reemer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potku was well out of range. Poor timing from Reemer.
Potku avoids the body shot from Reemer.
Potku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reemer missing with a left hand there. Potku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Potku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Potku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reemer blocks a jab.
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reemer.
Potku throws out a counter right but Reemer avoids it with no problem.
Potku takes a swing at Reemer's ribcage but misses.
Reemer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reemer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reemer tries for a takedown but Potku circles away easily
and Potku counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reemer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potku.
Reemer throws an off balance right hand
and Potku counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reemer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Potku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reemer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potku on the side of the head.
Reemer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Potku tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku trying to control the action but Reemer just sinks the hooks in.
Potku is trying to stand back up.
Reemer softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hole Reemer had his way with Kurki Potku in that round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's time! Reemer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Potku swings for the body but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potku sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Potku finds it's target.
Potku looks to throw the jab but Reemer is out of range.
Reemer slips under a jab.
Reemer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reemer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Reemer misses.
Potku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reemer.
Reemer feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer misses with a hook to the body
and Potku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Potku.
Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Reemer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Reemer.
Potku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reemer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Potku!
Reemer landing strikes.
Potku is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reemer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Potku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potku is still trying to improve position.
Reemer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reemer working the ground and pound.
Potku struggling a bit here.
Potku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reemer is looking to take a break and control but Potku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Potku going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reemer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku wants to get back to his feet.
Reemer is trying to control. Potku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potku has hold of Reemer's hands but Reemer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Potku pushes Reemer off and gets back to his feet.
Reemer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reemer lands a nice looking body shot.
Reemer misses with a hook
and Potku counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer shoots in and drives through. Potku sprawls well.
Reemer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potku defends well and Reemer ends up having to push Potku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reemer misses with a body punch.
Reemer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reemer blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reemer.
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reemer misses with a straight left.
Reemer lands with a straight right. Potku didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potku throws a looping overhand right but Reemer ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Reemer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reemer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
Kurki Potku is the new light heavyweight champion!
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