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DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 2262 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Sovor Trandel (ranked 280 p4p, 226 weight class). Tannenbaum comes into the arena with Andrea Bocelli: O Tannenbaum blaring out of the sound system. Trandel has chosen Fuel and Fire - Bride as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Tannenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trandel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tannenbaum pinned against the cage. Tannenbaum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tannenbaum throws a counter high kick but Trandel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trandel.
Trandel checks a leg kick.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trandel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tannenbaum with a body shot.
Tannenbaum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trandel.
Tannenbaum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trandel throws a series of punches but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tannenbaum misses the target.
Trandel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trandel is able to avoid easily.
Trandel misses with a shot to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trandel swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trandel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trandel moves out of range of the body kick from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Trandel is just out of range.
Trandel throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Trandel was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trandel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tannenbaum lands a jab to Trandel's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Trandel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tannenbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trandel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tannenbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trandel cracks Tannenbaum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trandel dives in and grabs Tannenbaum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tannenbaum pushes down on Trandel's head and hops out.
Tannenbaum is looking to wear down Trandel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tannenbaum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trandel will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Trandel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tannenbaum connects with a body shot that sends Trandel's belly button to the back.
Tannenbaum throws a lazy head kick
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannenbaum tries to improve position but can't.
Trandel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tannenbaum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tannenbaum struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.
Trandel misses with a body shot
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trandel takes one on the button.
Tannenbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trandel can do to turn this around?
Tannenbaum lands with a kick to the temple. Trandel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tannenbaum throws the kick towards the body but Trandel avoids it.
Trandel throws out a counter right but Tannenbaum avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum misses with a takedown attempt - Trandel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trandel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tannenbaum takes a swing at Trandel's ribcage but misses.
Trandel looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Trandel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tannenbaum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trandel misses with a takedown
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trandel.
Tannenbaum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tannenbaum lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trandel is defended easily by Tannenbaum.
Trandel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tannenbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Trandel as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tannenbaum.
Trandel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tannenbaum lands with an uppercut that bounces Trandel off the cage and back into range.
Trandel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
Tannenbaum clobbers Trandel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild combination.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Tannenbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum slaps away a takedown attempt from Trandel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tannenbaum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum dominated that second round.
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!
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trandel.
Tannenbaum connects with a crisp jab.
Trandel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Trandel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trandel, as that shot connected.
Trandel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trandel fails with a takedown attempt.
Trandel swings for the body but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Trandel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Trandel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sovor Trandel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lazy left from Trandel finds it's target.
 It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
A low kick lands for Tannenbaum.
Trandel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Trandel.
Trandel throws out a loose jab but Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trandel scores with a jab. Tannenbaum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Tannenbaum misses.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trandel! But no joy.
Trandel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trandel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trandel throws a nice looking combination but Tannenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tannenbaum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trandel takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Tannenbaum throws a big counter combination but Trandel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trandel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum lands a front kick.
A left lands for Trandel.
Trandel looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Trandel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sovor Trandel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tannenbaum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klaus Tannenbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Tannenbaum. That snapped Trandel's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tannenbaum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Tannenbaum!
Klaus Tannenbaum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyka Kersikov (ranked 1651 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Dag Schotel (ranked 221 p4p, 215 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Nosferatu - When Angels Cry. Boyka Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyka Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Schotel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov pulls Schotel in close to his closed guard and prevents Schotel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schotel wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schotel.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Schotel tries to pass.
Kersikov has control of Schotel's left arm, preventing Schotel from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schotel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Schotel is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schotel.
Schotel being controlled here momentarily.
Schotel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schotel stands up over Kersikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov has Schotel pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Schotel working his ground and pound in the gym.
Schotel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schotel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel with a nice head shot there.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Schotel is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is pulling down on Schotel's head to control his posture.
Schotel throwing strikes but missing.
Schotel distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schotel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schotel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schotel lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Schotel from controlling successfully.
Schotel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schotel pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Schotel keeps him under control.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Schotel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into full guard.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schotel on the ground.
Schotel landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schotel with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schotel throws a shot to the body.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schotel.
Kersikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schotel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boyka Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Schotel.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a jab when Schotel was well out of range.
Schotel lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Schotel walks into a left hand.
Schotel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schotel misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel moves into full mount! Kersikov won't be happy about that!
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Schotel postures up.
Kersikov is trying to stand up.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Schotel's attempts to control the action.
Schotel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schotel with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schotel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kersikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schotel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schotel avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Schotel lands a big shot there that rocks Kersikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schotel landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Schotel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kersikov defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Schotel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dag Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Schotel throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schotel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Schotel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schotel cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Schotel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Schotel.
Schotel misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Schotel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schotel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Schotel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Schotel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Schotel.
Schotel trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Schotel is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schotel is working away from the top position though.
Schotel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Schotel is controlling well.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up but Schotel is controlling him
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schotel wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Dag Schotel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schotel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schotel.
Schotel winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schotel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Schotel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schotel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Schotel!
A victorious Dag Schotel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Johnson (ranked 1394 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 195 p4p, 212 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogachev looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bogachev scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bogachev just manages to avoid it.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogachev connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bogachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Bogachev jumps back.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Bogachev throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Bogachev avoids it easily.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev blocks the body kick.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogachev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Bogachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bogachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogachev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogachev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Bogachev scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogachev checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Bogachev's body.
Bogachev moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bogachev swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Bogachev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Bogachev looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bogachev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bogachev lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev lands with a good body shot.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Bogachev moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bogachev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Bogachev throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev lands a front kick.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bogachev jabs at Johnson's body.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Bogachev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Bogachev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Johnson catches Bogachev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motshan Bogachev.
Well Bogachev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!
A very excited looking Motshan Bogachev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 1675 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 253 p4p, 242 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett gets a clinch.
Zimmerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bennett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zimmerman wants a takedown.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Bennett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gage Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
Bennett tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimmerman looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman is working for an americana but Bennett has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zimmerman was thinking about the submission.
Zimmerman passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett!
Zimmerman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zimmerman throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennett's head but Bennett avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimmerman misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bennett dives on top into guard.
Bennett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmerman, not yet.
Bennett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmerman keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Zimmerman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bennett has his hands clasped together but Zimmerman extends and breaks Bennett's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zimmerman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 1291 p4p, 954 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 173 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Helpmann wants to land a leg kick but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong cracks Helpmann with an open hand slap.
Helpmann moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helpmann lands an uppercut.
Kwong misses with an elbow over the top.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Helpmann blocks a body shot from Kwong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with an elbow over the top.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Helpmann's head.
Kwong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helpmann's head.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Kwong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong misses with a left hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann feints and then cracks Kwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwong down.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helpmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Kwong manages to break the clinch.
Kwong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwong.
Kwong connects with a jab.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Kwong avoided it.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a right and a left that Helpmann avoids nicely.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Helpmann moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
A nice combination there by Helpmann.
 It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Kwong.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Kwong 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann is looking to slow Kwong down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Kwong down.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kwong checks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws a nice head kick!
Kwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Kwong's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Helpmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong'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.
Kwong scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Kwong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann stalks Kwong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kwong's face. Kwong staggers backwards, shaken.
Kwong throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kwong lands with a right hand.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helpmann.
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Helpmann.
Helpmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann has Kwong pressed against the cage, preventing Kwong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helpmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwongs head.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwong digs a right hand underneath Helpmann's ribcage. Helpmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kwong works on Helpmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kwong does it's job there.
Helpmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
Kwong connects with the punch.
Kwong throws a combination that misses
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Helpmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kwong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helpmann tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Kwong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann lands with a nice combination. Kwong backs away looking to recover.
Helpmann pushes Kwong away with a front kick.
Helpmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwong.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Kwong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kwong avoids it.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Helpmann slips the punch.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Kwong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helpmann. That one must have hurt.
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!
Kwong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann throws out a leg kick but Kwong moves out of range and Helpmann only half commits.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
Kwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kwong connects with a body shot that sends Helpmann's belly button to the back.
Kwong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann throws a right hand that Kwong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwong also avoids with ease.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann cracks Kwong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helpmann lands a head shot.
Helpmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwong's head.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Helpmann circles away.
Kwong throws a combination that misses
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann counters with a good, hard body kick but Kwong shrugs it off.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwong unleashes a big counter combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Helpmann.
Kwong drives through and clinches with Helpmann against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Helpmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Kwong misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Kwong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kwong is trying to force a seperation but Helpmann has the dominant position.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helpmann as Kwong tries to tie him up.
Kwong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helpmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A relieved looking Robert Helpmann 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Benji Torres (ranked 697 p4p, 674 weight class) and Apollo Rocky (ranked 102 p4p, 98 weight class). Benji Torres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Apollo Rocky's chin.
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Rocky.
Rocky throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocky connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Rocky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Rocky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Rocky moves away and avoids it.
Rocky throws out a powerful jab.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocky misses the target.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocky wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Rocky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocky is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Rocky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Torres throws a big counter combination but Rocky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rocky misses with a straight left.
Rocky misses with a double jab
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Rocky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres misses with some punches.
Torres is looking to control Rocky's arms but Rocky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torres has his back to the cage.
Rocky misses with a knee to the head.
Rocky swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocky lands an uppercut.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocky won't allow it.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Rocky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocky ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
A jab from Torres misses.
A slow jab from Rocky misses its intended target.
Rocky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Rocky.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocky tries to stall but Torres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Rocky is controlling the position.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Rocky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres pushes Rocky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Torres.
Rocky scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocky scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocky misses with the head strike.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torres blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Torres.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Rocky blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres avoiding damage as Rocky throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Rocky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres'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.
Torres misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Rocky misses.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Apollo Rocky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocky's hands.
Rocky misses with an uppercut
and Rocky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres scores with a counter punch that sends Rocky to the canvas! Torres smells blood - he's punishing Rocky with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rocky has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 855 p4p, 894 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 129 p4p, 138 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Duck Dodgers was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a low kick but Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kontiainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Dodgers misses with a low kick.
A big left from Dodgers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen clobbers Dodgers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dodgers throws a leg kick
and Kontiainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen scores with a head kick. Dodgers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Kontiainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
Dodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kontiainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodgers! But no joy.
Kontiainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dodgers saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kontiainen there.
Nice body kick from Dodgers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers cracks Kontiainen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dodgers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kontiainen to stand back up!
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!
Dodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kontiainen's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Kontiainen misses
and Dodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Kontiainen toppling to the canvas! Kontiainen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodgers finish him?!
 Kontiainen is rocked!
Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kontiainen is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dodgers comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kontiainen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kontiainen was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duck Dodgers!
A very excited looking Duck Dodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 146 p4p, 450 weight class) and Kratos Karumaa (ranked 8 p4p, 24 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kratos Karumaa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karumaa's head.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karumaa duly obliges.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Karumaa counters with a head kick.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Karumaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Karumaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Karumaa tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Karumaa drops back down to his feet.
Karumaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kersikov.
Karumaa being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Karumaa.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karumaa lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A short right from Karumaa on the inside.
Karumaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Karumaa working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karumaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Karumaa takes a shot to the head.
Karumaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov is leaning against Karumaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a head kick. That will keep Kersikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karumaa can do to turn this around?
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karumaa has time to react.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Karumaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa tries to clinch up.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Karumaa's head.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karumaa's hands.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
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!
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa is looking for the big counter here.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Karumaa's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Karumaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov clearly takes that round.
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.
Karumaa wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov motions for Karumaa to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Karumaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karumaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Karumaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov had his way with Kratos Karumaa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Karumaa shakes it off.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Karumaa moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Karumaa counters with a body kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Karumaa off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karumaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Kersikov.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
You can see that Karumaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karumaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Karumaa defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Karumaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karumaa. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Marko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 420 p4p, 651 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 67 p4p, 104 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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yar Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dennison lands a really nice looking cross but Bol seems unphased.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Bol's head back.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bol's half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bol dodges it nicely.
Bol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Bol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennison.
Bol trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Bol is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
Dennison throws a strike but Bol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennison throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.
Bol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bol!
Bol tries to reverse the position but Dennison maintains control.
Bol wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Dennison looking to finish with strikes here!
Dennison throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bol because Dennison loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison avoids the attempt from Bol to control.
Dennison throwing strikes but Bol bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Bol controlling him for the moment.
Bol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Bol controlling him for the moment.
Dennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison is trying to control. Bol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison prevents Bol from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dennison connects with a looping right hand.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennison with a hook.
Dennison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennison somewhat.
Dennison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bol keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to Bol's brow.
Dennison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dennison has a takedown stuffed.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bol tried to counter with a leg kick but Dennison avoided it.
Crunch! Bol slams his shin into Dennison's torso.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennison moves away.
Dennison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Dennison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bol counters with a straight right hand.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Bol, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Bol against the cage but Bol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennison connects with a single shot there.
Dennison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bol wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.
Bol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
Bol has hold of Dennison's hands but Dennison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bol's head.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bol tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison trying to control the pace.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Bol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to Bol's brow.
Dennison looking to sit in guard and control but Bol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison has Bol pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Dennison does it's job there.
Dennison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dennison lands a jab to the nose.
Dennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennison shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennison tries for a takedown but Bol circles away easily
and Bol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Dennison. Beautiful body shot.
Dennison throws a jab when Bol was well out of range.
Dennison looks to land a left hand but Bol moved out of range nicely.
Bol stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol looks for the body kick but Dennison saw that one coming.
Dennison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bol but Bol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennison.
Dennison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
and Bol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dennison's knee momentarily.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bol lands with a nice body punch.
Bol misses with a wild body shot.
Dennison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bol scores with a jab to the body.
Bol scoring well with a low kick there.
Yar Bol is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Bol misses.
Dennison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bol circles away.
Bol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bol lands a leg kick that knocks Dennison off balance momentarily.
Bol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennison.
Bol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yar Bol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison tries for a takedown but Bol circles away easily
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennison misses with a hook. Bol ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but Bol moved out of range.
Bol is looking to counter punch.
Bol stuns Dennison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dennison sprawling to the canvas! Dennison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bol finish him?!
 Dennison is rocked!
Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennison walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bol swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yar Bol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 110 p4p, 101 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 16 p4p, 15 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hightower checks a low kick from Puno.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hightower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hightower using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puno as Hightower tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Puno is blocking nicely.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Puno.
Hightower misses with a knee to the head.
Hightower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Puno - that landed with a thud.
Hightower is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno manages to break the clinch.
Puno cracks Hightower with a good jab.
Puno sends Hightower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puno is motioning to the referee to let Hightower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hightower is rocked!
A punch combination from Hightower misses.
Puno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puno counters with a body kick that stops Hightower in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno throws the left hand but Hightower avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hightower misses the target.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hightower doesn't seem bothered though.
Puno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hightower is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Puno lands a big right hand that sends Hightower crashing to the mat! Puno stays standing though and waves Hightower back to his feet!
Oh Hightower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Jason Hightower has been cut.
Puno lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno! Adan Puno retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Adan Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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