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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 2966 p4p, 2719 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 359 p4p, 337 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Re-Style - I'm Alive. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Lee jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!
 Lee is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee wants to clinch.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee scores with a head kick. Kersikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kersikov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lee looks to clinch but Kersikov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergej Kersikov!
A victorious Sergej Kersikov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bowy (ranked 2941 p4p, 2648 weight class) and Joshua Floyd (ranked 343 p4p, 310 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd gets the takedown into side control.
Floyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowy is defending well.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Floyd trying to control the action but Bowy is working from the bottom.
Floyd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bowy!
Floyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floyd with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd landing strikes from the mount and Bowy is in trouble!
Floyd wants to stand but Bowy is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowy tries to hold on but Floyd pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd wants to finish this one by submission but Bowy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Floyd.
Floyd throwing strikes here but Bowy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bowy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Floyd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Floyd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Floyd is looking to stand but Bowy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bowy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Floyd lands a heavy elbow.
Luke Bowy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Bowy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joshua Floyd!
Our winner, Joshua Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 2139 p4p, 2272 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 274 p4p, 291 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawat.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawat moves away.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks throws a leg kick
letting Hawat counter with a right hand.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Hawat's head back.
Hawat slips under a jab from Brooks.
Brooks backing away here, and Hawat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Brooks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawat blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body. Hawat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks rushes Hawat and presses him up against the cage.
Hawat manages to break the clinch.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawat!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Hawat throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawat checks a leg kick.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat tries to land a body kick
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brooks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawat feints a counter leg kick.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawat is out of range and Brooks settles back down.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawat.
It seemed like Hawat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawat avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Hawat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand.
Hawat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brooks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawat.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawat.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
Brooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Hawat counters with a nice leg kick.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Hawat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Hawat counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks feints and then cracks Hawat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawat down.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks lunges at Hawat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawat's hand.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Hawat.
Hawat scores with a head kick. Brooks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brooks clobbers Hawat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks thows a leg kick but Hawat checks it
and Hawat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brooks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hawat staying out of range there.
Brooks rushes Hawat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawat.
Hawat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawat pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brooks avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawat circles away.
Brooks lands with a good body shot.
Hawat checks a leg kick.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Hawat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Brooks with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks wants to slow Hawat down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawat tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Hawat counters with a leg kick.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brooks connects with a single shot there.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Hawat misses with a looping right.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawat can do to turn this around?
Hawat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks takes a swing at Hawat's ribcage but misses.
Hawat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brooks scores with a push kick.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawat counters with a nice body kick.
Hawat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brooks takes a swing at Hawat's ribcage but misses.
Hawat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Brooks tries to score with a low kick but Hawat moves his leg out of the way.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks dips to his left and cracks Hawat with an uppercut!
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Hawat in a clinch.
Brooks just leaning against Hawat, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawat.
Hawat is trying to stall.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawat.
Brooks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
Hawat looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawat is just out of range.
Brooks lands with a nice body kick.
Brooks lands with a kick to the temple. Hawat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Hawat misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hawat.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses.
Hawat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brooks.
Hawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Hawat connects with a right hand. Brooks shakes it off.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Hawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brooks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brooks throws out a powerful jab.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
It looked like Brooks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawat.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Hawat moved away.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawat manages to circle out of the way.
Brooks scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes one on the button.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Hawat misses with the head strike.
Hawat misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawat wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawat blocks an elbow strike from Brooks.
Hawat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Hawat as he checks the leg kick.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brooks. That's going to slow Hawat down.
Hawat is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat takes one on the button.
Hawat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Brooks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawat misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Hawat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawat walks into a jab.
Brooks scores with a shot to the body.
Brooks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat feints a counter leg kick.
Hawat tries to land a leg kick but Brooks saw it coming and moves away.
Brooks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks with a hook.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawat slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawat has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but Hawat checks it.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Hawat counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Hawat dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawat misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Brooks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brooks.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawat throws a nice head kick!
Hawat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
A victorious Eric Brooks 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 1787 p4p, 1860 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 86 p4p, 89 weight class). Guido Carosella is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov scores with a takedown into Carosella's guard.
Carosella has an active guard here but Sulekov has managed to pass into half guard.
Sulekov is working for a kimura but Carosella is defending it quite comfortably.
Carosella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulekov pulls his head out easily.
Carosella on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella is trying to control but Sulekov manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Carosella that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sulekov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Carosella is squirming around, avoiding Sulekov's attempts to control the action.
Carosella is in a horrible position here. Sulekov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella regains half guard.
Sulekov controlling the action here.
Sulekov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carosella for as long as he can get away with.
Carosella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulekov pulls his head out easily.
Sulekov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carosella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sulekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sulekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The cut above Guido Carosella's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sulekov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guido Carosella's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guido Carosella's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damar Sulekov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donner Keil (ranked 1488 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Stefan Andersson (ranked 217 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Keil misses the target.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keil lands a head kick. Andersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Keil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Keil loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Keil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donner Keil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keil lands with a nice body punch.
Andersson has managed to clinch.
Keil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keil.
Keil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson misses with a body shot
and Keil counters with an outside leg kick.
Andersson walks into a jab.
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson looks winded!
Andersson misses the body punch
and Keil counters with a right hand to the body.
Keil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keil is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Keil shuts the power down on Andersson. Lights out, game over! Keil is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donner Keil!
Donner Keil 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Harris Mint (ranked 1100 p4p, 1104 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 156 p4p, 157 weight class). Harris Mint 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Mint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widenose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widenose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widenose defends well.
Mint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widenose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.
Mint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Mint working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mint is looking for a triangle but Widenose pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mint looking for a guillotine here but Widenose defends easily.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Mint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Widenose uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Widenose wants to control but Mint is keeping him busy.
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widenose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mint with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mint gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Widenose.
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. Widenose connects with a nice short shot to Mint's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose 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.
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Mint circles away.
Mint is looking to counter punch.
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mint.
Mint misses with a hook
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mint tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose prevents Mint from improving his position.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mint has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Widenose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Widenose!
Mint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
Mint is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.
Mint is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Widenose jumps into side control!
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mint has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose passes Mint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mint defends the submission attempt.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mint is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard!
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.
Widenose is sitting in close to Mint's body. Mint has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Widenose is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Widenose is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyatt Wayne (ranked 999 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 149 p4p, 222 weight class). Wayne's entrance music is SOAD - Aerials. A fine choice. McGraugh has chosen CROM!!!!! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyatt Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne tries to clinch but McGraugh is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGraugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Hyatt Wayne has been cut.
McGraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraugh.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGraugh misses with an uppercut.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the body
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
It looks like Corey McGraugh has been cut.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh wants to clinch
and McGraugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
McGraugh throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Wayne has knocked McGraugh down with a huge combo! Wayne steps away and waves a wobbly McGraugh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 McGraugh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraugh.
McGraugh throws a shot to the body.
McGraugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGraugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
McGraugh with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McGraugh as he connects with a hook.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
McGraugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wayne trying to hold on to McGraugh's head to control him but McGraugh postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGraugh is keen to just control but Wayne is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGraugh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McGraugh looks to land a strike but Wayne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGraugh wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraugh postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGraugh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGraugh throws a strike but Wayne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wayne wants to stand but McGraugh is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGraugh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGraugh is proving hard to escape from.
McGraugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGraugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGraugh's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyatt Wayne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of McGraugh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGraugh misses with a takedown attempt
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
McGraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Wayne working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
McGraugh blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wayne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wayne.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from McGraugh as the two fighters clinch.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Wayne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McGraugh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hyatt Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McGraugh.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
McGraugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh throws a head punch that misses.
McGraugh pulls guard effortlessly.
Wayne wanted to stand there but McGraugh had control of the position.
McGraugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGraugh looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Wayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyatt Wayne dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McGraugh scores with a jab to the head.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGraugh.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. McGraugh moves away and avoids it.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
McGraugh misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from McGraugh misses its intended target.
McGraugh lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Hyatt Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
McGraugh throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGraugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wayne tries to bum rush McGraugh with a series of wild strikes but McGraugh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGraugh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraugh circles away.
Wayne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraugh.
McGraugh defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
McGraugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGraugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch.
McGraugh is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGraugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Hyatt Wayne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGraugh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGraugh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break McGraugh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraugh has his feet on Wayne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - McGraugh had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne lands with a cross.
McGraugh cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGraugh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne moves away from the strike by McGraugh.
McGraugh swings widly with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
McGraugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
McGraugh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne drops McGraugh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGraugh looks back up at him and smiles so Wayne waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGraugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Wayne drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGraugh's head, knocking him out cold! Wayne is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyatt Wayne!
Hyatt Wayne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 778 p4p, 952 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 111 p4p, 145 weight class). Nicoletta has chosen For Once In My Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nicoletta loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Nicoletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Nicoletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Nicoletta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Nicoletta manages to avoid it.
Nicoletta instigates a clinch.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Martin pushes Nicoletta back against the cage and 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!
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicoletta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Nicoletta throws a head punch that misses.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Nicoletta managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicoletta.
Martin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicoletta up against the cage.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Nicoletta controls the action.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Nicoletta, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nicoletta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicoletta throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Nicoletta's ribcage. Nicoletta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicoletta or not.
Martin blocking some punches.
Nicoletta letting Martin take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Good body shot from Martin.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin works on Nicoletta's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Martin.
Nicoletta looks winded!
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
A short uppercut from Martin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin stalling in the clinch.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicoletta blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Nicoletta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicoletta's elbow.
A short uppercut from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicoletta blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Martin as the two fighters clinch.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Nicoletta's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicoletta.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Nicoletta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Nicoletta blocks a body shot from Martin.
A head punch on the inside from Nicoletta fails to land.
Nicoletta swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin pushes Nicoletta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Martin gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicoletta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicoletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicoletta throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicoletta throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin staying out of range there.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicoletta.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicoletta.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Nicoletta is rocked!
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Nicoletta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicoletta is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Nicoletta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Nicoletta seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin lands a big uppercut and Nicoletta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nicoletta looks OK. Martin waves Nicoletta back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicoletta scores with a head kick.
It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicoletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Nicoletta slips the punch.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicoletta.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicoletta is breathing heavily.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Nicoletta moves away and avoids it.
Nicoletta swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Nicoletta throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nicoletta falls backwards - clearly groggy! Martin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
A relieved looking Swole Ricky Martin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 197 p4p, 369 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 31 p4p, 52 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain swinging wildly here.
Niculescu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain misses with a low kick.
Niculescu blocks a jab.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Niculescu's defenses.
McCain slips under a jab from Niculescu.
McCain misses with a straight right.
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niculescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain .
McCain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niculescu checks it well.
A nice leg kick from McCain , right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain lands a big head kick that sends Niculescu tumbling to the mat! McCain takes a step backwards and waves Niculescu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain .
Niculescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCain defends well and Niculescu ends up having to push McCain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
McCain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niculescu has him pressed against the cage.
Niculescu misses with the head strike.
McCain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niculescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niculescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain 's elbow.
Niculescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
Niculescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
McCain prevents a body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Niculescu controls the action.
Niculescu gets through McCain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body.
Niculescu tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain blocks a body shot from Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Niculescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
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!
McCain manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Niculescu.
Niculescu ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Niculescu feinted with a counter takedown.
Niculescu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niculescu misses the jab.
McCain misses with a looping left.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Niculescu.
Niculescu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu stops McCain from getting back to his feet.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCain is trying to stand up here but Niculescu is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain 's head.
McCain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Niculescu scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain is staying active underneath Niculescu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niculescu trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
That's time! Niculescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Niculescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niculescu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCain is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain is looking to escape.
Niculescu thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
Niculescu 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.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niculescu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCain defending well though.
Niculescu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niculescu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niculescu is pressing down on McCain 's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Niculescu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niculescu winds up and cracks McCain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCain taking some punishment here, with Niculescu in his half guard.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
Niculescu working over McCain with some ground and pound. McCain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Niculescu is nestled in close to McCain , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Niculescu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu lands strikes from half guard.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Niculescu lands a nice short elbow.
Niculescu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Niculescu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niculescu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niculescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu thows a huge punch but McCain dodges it nicely.
Niculescu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niculescu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niculescu looks to land a strike but McCain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu lands a couple of digs.
Niculescu throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niculescu on the side of the head.
McCain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
Niculescu tests McCain 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Niculescu scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niculescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain misses with a straight left.
Niculescu attempts a counter takedown but McCain avoids it well and moves away.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCain sprawls well. McCain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet.
McCain misses with a body kick.
A cross from Niculescu lands.
McCain throws a sloppy head kick and Niculescu moves out of range easily.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
McCain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Niculescu is putting a hurting on McCain here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu working the ground and pound but McCain is defending the strikes.
McCain is trying to buck Niculescu off.
McCain regains half guard, as Niculescu was trying to land strikes.
Niculescu looks to land a strike but McCain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
McCain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Niculescu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain 's head.
Niculescu lands a couple of elbows.
McCain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Good body shot from McCain .
McCain lands a hook that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
Niculescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niculescu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Niculescu.
McCain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niculescu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niculescu working aggressively here.
Niculescu blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantin Niculescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCain lands an uppercut.
Niculescu looking for a takedown.
Niculescu letting McCain take a breather here.
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Niculescu backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
After winning the bout, Lucas McCain 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 297 p4p, 625 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 10 p4p, 27 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Viikinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viikinki is looking for the big counter here.
Viikinki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panda tries to clinch up but Viikinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panda - that will leave a mark!
Panda lands a leg kick that knocks Viikinki off balance momentarily.
Panda rushes Viikinki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viikinki takes a shot to the head.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Panda finds it's way through Viikinki's defenses.
Panda slips under a jab from Viikinki.
Panda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Viikinki avoids the body shot from Panda.
Viikinki looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikinki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panda misses with a two punch combination.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Viikinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Viikinki takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Panda.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda tries to clinch but Viikinki moves out of range.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panda clinches.
Viikinki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viikinki gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Panda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki lands with a light punch inside.
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda misses with a straight left.
Viikinki moves out of range of the leg kick from Panda.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Viikinki misses with a left hand
and Panda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viikinki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panda. That one must have hurt.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda staying out of range there.
We've been told by Panda's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Viikinki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viikinki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikinki. Viikinki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viikinki missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda slips a jab from Viikinki.
Panda lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Viikinki misses the target.
Viikinki slips under a jab from Panda.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Viikinki.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viikinki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viikinki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Panda lands with a hook. Viikinki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viikinki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viikinki gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Viikinki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikinki lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Viikinki fails to land.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viikinki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Viikinki manages to break the clinch.
Panda scoring well with a low kick there.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Viikinki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda tries to clinch up but Viikinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Viikinki lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda'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.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Panda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Viikinki's sensitive parts.
Panda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Viikinki takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panda.
Panda lands a front kick.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viikinki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Viikinki is just out of range.
Viikinki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Viikinki throws a counter combo.
Panda is looking to wear down Viikinki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Panda throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Panda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Viikinki lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Viikinki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viikinki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viikinkis head.
Viikinki lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viikinki blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Panda.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viikinki.
Panda works on Viikinki's body with a couple of short punches.
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panda can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Panda.
Viikinki with a jab.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panda.
Panda throws a head kick that misses
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viikinki throws a right hand that Panda ducks under and follows up with a left that Panda also avoids with ease.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viikinki! But no joy.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Panda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki avoids the head kick by Panda.
Panda throws a leg kick which misses Viikinki's front leg but catches the back leg as Viikinki tries to avoid it.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Viikinki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panda is looking to slow Viikinki down with leg kicks.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viikinki with a nice cross.
Panda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viikinki throws out the jab.
Panda throws a leg kick
and Viikinki counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Viikinki there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki misses the jab.
Panda blocks a jab.
Viikinki lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viikinki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.
Panda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KT Panda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
Panda defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Panda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Viikinki.
Viikinki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viikinki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Panda slips a straight right by Viikinki.
An attempted straight right counter from Panda misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Viikinki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viikinki sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viikinki is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Panda misses with a two punch combination.
Panda takes the fight into the clinch.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Viikinki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Panda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Panda tries a body shot but Viikinki blocks it.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda keeps control of Viikinki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viikinki is trying to force a seperation but Panda has the dominant position.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viikinki misses with some punches.
Viikinki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Viikinki avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viikinki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viikinki.
Viikinki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viikinki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Viikinki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Viikinki.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viikinki's efforts to push away.
Panda presses Viikinki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda scores with a nice hook 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!
Viikinki wants to break free but Panda has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda gets through Viikinki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viikinki or not.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Viikinki controls his hands.
Viikinki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Viikinki avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda pushes Viikinki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viikinki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panda has him pressed against the cage.
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda tries to work over Viikinki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Viikinki blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda lands a left hand.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viikinkis head.
Viikinki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda gets through Viikinki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Viikinki can't break the clinch.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Viikinki.
Panda pushes Viikinki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viikinki is trying to break free.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Viikinki's head.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Panda.
A body shot lands from Viikinki.
Viikinki looking to slow down the pace here.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Viikinki controls the action.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Viikinki blocking some punches.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with some punches.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Viikinki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viikinki throws a head punch that misses.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
A big left from Viikinki misses.
Panda throws a leg kick but Viikinki moved away.
Panda scores with a shot to the body.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Viikinki moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda throws a low kick but Viikinki moves out of range easily.
Viikinki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Viikinki cracks Panda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panda misses with a leg kick.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikinki throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Panda throws out a powerful jab.
Viikinki misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Viikinki ducks right into an uppercut from Panda.
Viikinki walks into a stiff left hand from Panda.
Panda staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Viikinki misses
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikinki drops his hands momentarily and Panda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viikinki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viikinki throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Viikinki. Beautiful body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries a low kick but Viikinki avoids it.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viikinki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viikinki dodges the punch combination from Panda.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viikinki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikinki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viikinki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda wants to clinch up but Viikinki keeps it at a distance.
Viikinki slips a jab from Panda.
Viikinki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Panda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Panda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viikinki throws a big shot that misses.
Panda throws a push kick but Viikinki slaps the foot to one side.
Panda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Panda scores with the left hand. Viikinki knows he should have avoided that one.
You can see that Viikinki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Panda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by Panda misses
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand.
Panda misses with a kick to the body
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Viikinki is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
Viikinki breaks from the clinch.
Panda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Viikinki counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda tries a low kick but Viikinki avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Panda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viikinki doesn't seem phased though.
Panda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda had his way with Tony Viikinki in that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Viikinki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Panda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panda punishes Viikinki's body with a nice straight punch.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Viikinki.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Viikinki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda pushes Viikinki away with a front kick.
Panda rushes Viikinki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki wants to get back to striking at distance but Panda won't allow it.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Viikinki lands with a right to the head.
Viikinki breaks from the clinch.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Viikinki avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda connects with a looping right hand.
Viikinki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viikinki slips under a jab from Panda.
Viikinki misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Panda is predictable there
and Viikinki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viikinki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panda.
Panda wants to land a leg kick but Viikinki is out of range.
Viikinki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Viikinki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikinki takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panda moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut.
Viikinki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Viikinki.
Panda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Viikinki misses the target.
Panda is looking to counter punch.
Panda tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda connects with a leg kick.
Viikinki slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Panda.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda lands a jab to Viikinki's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viikinki misses with a straight left.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Viikinki circles away.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viikinki.
Viikinki is looking for the big counter here.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda throws a low kick, looking for Viikinki's leg but Viikinki calmly moves out of range.
Panda moves away from the strike by Viikinki.
Panda motions for Viikinki to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panda. That's going to slow Viikinki down.
A head kick misses from Panda.
Panda clinches with his opponent.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panda tries to work over Viikinki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki is trying to break free.
Viikinki struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda!
KT Panda retains his super heavyweight title!
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