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C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 753 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 109 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ko Nachi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Echoing Thunder. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine shoots in but Ko Nachi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine walks into a left hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Ko Nachi, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Ko Nachi against the cage but Ko Nachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentine moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ko Nachi with a body shot.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentine tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ko Nachi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Ko Nachi defends it.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ko Nachi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valentine is trying to control. Ko Nachi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ko Nachi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to free his trapped foot but Ko Nachi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending well.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with the ground and pound but Ko Nachi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throws a strike but Ko Nachi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ko Nachi's guard.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko Nachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ko Nachi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Ko Nachi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Valentine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valentine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ko Nachi defend it? Valentine steps over the head and cranks it - Ko Nachi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 1168 p4p, 633 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 183 p4p, 100 weight class). Dickinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Resurrection - Chris Travis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista blocks a jab.
Bautista swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Bautista throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Dickinson 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.
Bautista throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bautista defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dickinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Bautista scores with a nice strike.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bautista.
Bautista blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Bautista counters with a good low kick that Dickinson was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson throws a jab when Bautista was well out of range.
Bautista checks a low kick from Dickinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Bautista was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dickinson.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Bautista is out of range.
Donk. Bautista catches Dickinson right on the button with a cross.
Bautista lands with a good body shot.
Dickinson misses with a body kick.
Bautista thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bautista is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Dickinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Bautista throws a wild body kick that Dickinson sees coming a mile off.
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dickinson scores with a jab.
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickinson lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Bautista fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Bautista. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bautista.
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Bautista throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bautista momentarily.
Nice shot by Bautista.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dickinson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickinson.
Bautista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Bautista scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Bautista fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson jabs Bautista right on the nose. Bautista blinks but takes it well.
Bautista throws a push kick but Dickinson slaps the foot to one side.
Bautista connects with a looping right hand.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dickinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bautista thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dickinson moves out of range as Bautista throws a body kick.
Dickinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bautista tries to land a front kick but Dickinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickinson throws a low kick but Bautista avoids it.
Bautista jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bautista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dickinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Bautista thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bautista throws a push kick but Dickinson slaps the foot to one side.
Dickinson connects with an inside 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!
Dickinson takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickinson doesn't seem phased though.
Bautista scores with a sloppy right hand. Dickinson should have avoided that one.
Bautista checks a low kick from Dickinson.
Dickinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dickinson thows a leg kick but Bautista checks it
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bautista blocks a leg kick.
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dickinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drax Bautista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Bautista moved away.
Bautista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bautista scores with a jab. Dickinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dickinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dickinson is looking to land body kicks.
Dickinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bautista lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bautista lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Crunch! Bautista slams his shin into Dickinson's torso.
Bautista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
Bautista checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bautista.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bautista throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista wants to slow Dickinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bautista ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bautista thuds his right hand into Dickinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bautista scores with a hook.
Bautista connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Dickinson.
Bautista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bautista has time to react.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Bautista saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Bautista misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson.
An inside leg kick lands from Dickinson.
Bautista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bautista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bautista.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bautista has time to react.
Bautista slips under a jab from Dickinson.
Bautista misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson throws a leg kick
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bautista lands a right hook to the body.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Bautista.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Bautista, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson scores with a nice body kick.
Bautista lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bautista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Dickinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bautista takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson sizes up Bautista with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
Bautista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Dickinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Bautista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bautista. That's going to slow Dickinson down.
Bautista takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson walks into a stiff left hand from Bautista.
Dickinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bautista in the body.
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 Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bautista throws a lazy body kick
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Bautista looks to throw a body kick
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bautista!
Dickinson slips a straight right by Bautista.
Dickinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Bautista throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bautista misses with a straight right.
Dickinson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bautista on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bautista drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Bautista sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bautista throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dickinson avoids it.
Bautista looks for the body kick but Dickinson saw that one coming.
Bautista fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Bautista works the jab nicely.
Bautista works the jab nicely.
Bautista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickinson in his tracks.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
Bautista quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Bautista throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Bautista moves out of range easily.
Bautista is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Bautista's belly button to the back.
Dickinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson wants to slow Bautista down by chopping away at his legs.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bautista.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson scores with a body shot.
Dickinson with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dickinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bautista has got the better of the exchanges.
Dickinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bautista in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista digs a good body shot into Dickinson's ribs.
Sean Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bautista tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Bautista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bautista down.
Bautista with a jab.
Bautista throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dickinson on the side of the head.
Bautista lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bautista lands a nice shot to the body.
Bautista lands a jab to the nose.
Dickinson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Dickinson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista connects with a right hand. Dickinson shakes it off.
Bautista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
Dickinson with a nice calf kick.
Bautista takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bautista is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dickinson blocks the body kick.
Dickinson throws a jab when Bautista was well out of range.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Bautista lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Drax Bautista.
Well Bautista has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Adderley (ranked 694 p4p, 713 weight class) and Nori Voluspa (ranked 96 p4p, 98 weight class). Adderley comes to the cage accompanied by Genesis. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
170
11 - 7 - 1 |
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Adderley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Adderley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adderley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Adderley, which made it look bad.
Adderley throwing a counter right hand but Voluspa manages to avoid it.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voluspa fails with the takedown
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adderley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley stuffs the takedown attempt from Voluspa. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Adderley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adderley swivels and escapes.
Voluspa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adderley!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voluspa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adderley keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley is pushing Voluspa's head away, looking to escape. Voluspa manages to hold on to the position though.
Adderley is not content to let Voluspa control the position.
Voluspa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Voluspa advances to full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voluspa looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voluspa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Poor strikes thrown by Voluspa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Voluspa unloads with some shots from mount but Adderley bucks and avoids them well.
Adderley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adderley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Voluspa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Voluspa lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Adderley manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Adderley is trying to stand up here but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Adderley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adderley slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Voluspa backs away, Adderley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Adderley circles away easily
and Adderley counters with an inside leg kick.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Adderley sprawls well.
Adderley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voluspa on the side of the head.
Adderley drives through and clinches with Voluspa against the cage.
Voluspa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adderley smiles and moves away.
Hakeem Adderley is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderley moves into range and clinches up with Voluspa.
Adderley prevents the takedown attempt.
Adderley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Nori Voluspa has been cut.
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Adderley.
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adderley avoids it really well and circles away.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adderley avoids it really well and circles away.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adderley pinned against the cage. Adderley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley counters with a nice body shot.
Adderley catches Voluspa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voluspa is looking to clinch but Adderley is avoiding it.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adderley's waist but Adderley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voluspa needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Adderley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adderley, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adderley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voluspa's brow.
Voluspa blocks the elbow strike.
Voluspa pulls guard successfully.
Voluspa pulls Adderley in to control the position.
Adderley wants to stand but Voluspa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adderley uses it to pass to side control.
Adderley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adderley's best efforts.
Voluspa with the active half guard here but Adderley passes nicely into side control.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adderley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Voluspa is trying to get back to half guard.
Voluspa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adderley's best efforts.
Adderley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Voluspa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adderley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adderley's back!
Adderley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Voluspa gets his way!
Voluspa missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nori Voluspa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Adderley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adderley moves into the clinch successfully.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adderley after a bit of a struggle.
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adderley lands an elbow just above Voluspa 's eye.
Adderley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adderley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hakeem Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Nice sprawl there from Adderley as Voluspa shoots in.
Voluspa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voluspa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adderley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley trying to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in full control for now.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voluspa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Adderley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Voluspa gets his way!
Voluspa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Adderley is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Voluspa 's hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderley manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Adderley won't allow Voluspa to pass to mount.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Voluspa wants to free his trapped foot but Adderley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Adderley is a slippery customer.
Adderley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Voluspa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adderley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakeem Adderley.
I think Adderley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Adderley!
A very excited looking Hakeem Adderley 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tribute (ranked 1277 p4p, 982 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 192 p4p, 142 weight class). Tribute's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, tank abbot tribute. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 12 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
A big right from Haskins misses.
Tribute jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Haskins moves away and avoids it.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Tribute takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tribute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haskins just manages to avoid it.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
Haskins missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Haskins.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Haskins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haskins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribute swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
As Haskins backs away, Tribute returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute 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.
Haskins has closed the distance and engaged Tribute in a clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute pushes Haskins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haskins clinches.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haskins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haskins breaks from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook. Haskins ducked under it nicely.
Haskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tribute 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.
Haskins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haskins misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haskins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tribute is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tribute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Haskins throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haskins misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haskins.
Haskins lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tribute.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Haskins.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Haskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haskins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tribute throws a hook but Haskins blocks it.
Haskins misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
Haskins misses with a straight left.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tribute's head backwards.
Haskins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haskins's elbow.
Haskins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haskinss head.
Haskins wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haskins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Haskins looks winded!
Tribute tries a body shot but Haskins blocks it.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute has Haskins pressed against the cage, preventing Haskins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Haskins throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands with a right to the head.
Tribute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Tribute won't allow it.
Haskins breaks the clinch.
Tribute throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins'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.
Haskins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haskins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haskins tries to clinch up
and Tribute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haskins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haskins swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haskins. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haskins has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
Haskins tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haskins tries to clinch but Tribute moves out of range.
Haskins swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tribute counter with a right hand.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haskins scores with a jab.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Haskins misses.
Tribute slips under a jab from Haskins.
Haskins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Haskins is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Haskins saw that one coming.
Haskins misses with the combination.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute misses with a looping right.
Haskins tries to bum rush Tribute with a series of wild strikes but Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tribute looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haskins swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Haskins does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins slips under a jab.
Haskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute throws a quick counter head kick but Haskins was just out of range.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses
and Tribute counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haskins is breathing heavily.
Haskins throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Haskins.
Tribute has closed the distance and engaged Haskins in a clinch.
Haskins blocks an uppercut.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haskins misses with a body punch.
Tank Tribute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haskins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tribute misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
 Haskins is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Haskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins takes a shot to the head.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tribute lands a body punch.
Tribute lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haskins to his knees! Tribute keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kitsuragi (ranked 958 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 131 p4p, 141 weight class). Broderick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mind by Savanah. 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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20 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Kitsuragi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
Kitsuragi digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broderick cracks Kitsuragi with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries a body shot but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi successfully pulls guard.
Broderick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Broderick controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsuragi is trying to keep Broderick in close.
Broderick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broderick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kitsuragi is controlling Broderick 's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Broderick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a low kick, looking for Kitsuragi 's leg but Kitsuragi calmly moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a right and a left that Broderick avoids nicely.
Broderick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kitsuragi takes a step back to recover.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kitsuragi 's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broderick dodges the punch combination from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a push kick but Broderick slaps the foot to one side.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a series of punches but Broderick avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Broderick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsuragi scores with a hook to the body. Broderick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Broderick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kitsuragi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Broderick avoids it.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitsuragi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick takes the fight into the clinch.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitsuragi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitsuragi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Kitsuragi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kitsuragi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Broderick checks a leg kick.
Broderick throws a head kick but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi is looking for a counter combo.
Kitsuragi throws a nice looking combination but Broderick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Broderick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Broderick .
Broderick throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kitsuragi .
Broderick throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Broderick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick thows a body kick. Kitsuragi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broderick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitsuragi misses with a straight left.
Broderick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Broderick scores with a jab to the head.
Broderick clinches.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi is looking to slow Broderick down with leg kicks.
A big right from Kitsuragi misses.
Broderick is looking for the big counter here.
Broderick scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitsuragi should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Broderick scores with a hook.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kitsuragi 's shoulder, as Kitsuragi tries to avoid the shot.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .
A low kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
As Broderick looks to move away, Kitsuragi throws a big counter combo but Broderick just gets out of the way.
Kitsuragi moves forwards but Broderick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broderick tries to land a leg kick but Kitsuragi saw it coming and moves away.
Broderick scores with a jab. Kitsuragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broderick misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Broderick throws a shot to the body.
Broderick throws a body punch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Kitsuragi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kitsuragi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Broderick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kitsuragi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitsuragi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitsuragi scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Broderick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitsuragi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Kitsuragi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi checks a low kick from Broderick .
Kitsuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick .
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Broderick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Broderick .
Broderick looks to throw the jab but Kitsuragi is out of range.
Kitsuragi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Broderick takes a step back to recover.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick misses with a hook to the body
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Kitsuragi sees coming a mile off.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Broderick backs up against the cage.
Kitsuragi digs a good hook to Broderick 's body.
Kitsuragi lands a jab to the nose.
Broderick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries to work over Broderick 's front leg with a kick but Broderick checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick wants to clinch up but Kitsuragi keeps it at a distance.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Broderick .
That kick from Broderick tenderised Kitsuragi 's leg. Kitsuragi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitsuragi takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kitsuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broderick 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitsuragi under the eye.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Broderick 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.
Broderick throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
Broderick thows a leg kick but Kitsuragi checks it
and Kitsuragi counters with a big head kick but Broderick shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Broderick .
Kitsuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broderick .
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitsuragi .
Broderick slips under a jab.
Broderick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Kitsuragi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kitsuragi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
Broderick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitsuragi slips a jab from Broderick .
Kitsuragi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Broderick misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsuragi cracks Broderick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kitsuragi saw that one coming.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Broderick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Broderick lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitsuragi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broderick takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kitsuragi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitsuragi defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kitsuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitsuragi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broderick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Broderick throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
A head kick by Broderick misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitsuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kim Kitsuragi !
Our winner, Kim Kitsuragi , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 198 p4p, 790 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 35 p4p, 117 weight class). Princip is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Princip counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billabong.
Princip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billabong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Billabong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princip doesn't seem phased though.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong gets a double leg takedown into Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong controlling the position.
Princip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Princip looks to move to half guard but instead Billabong has passed into mount! Damn!
Princip working to try and regain half guard.
Billabong landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Princip is looking to escape.
Princip is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong looking to control but Princip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong prevents Princip from getting the reversal.
Princip is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Princip is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Princip tries to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Princip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Princip keeps trying to improve his position.
Princip throwing hammer fists to the chest of Billabong. What's that going to do exactly?
Princip sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Billabong winds up and cracks Princip with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Princip is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Princip tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Billabong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated 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.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billabong trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Princip.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billabong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Princip trying to control the position.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Princip is looking to escape.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip is controlling Billabong's posture.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Billabong controlling from the top position.
Princip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Billabong's guard.
Billabong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billabong looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Billabong catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Princip throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Billabong tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Billabong misses.
Billabong misses with a body punch
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab.
Billabong shoots in and bounces Princip off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Princip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billabong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
That's four 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.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Billabong takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into Princip's guard.
Princip pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Billabong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billabong, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sapo (ranked 867 p4p, 267 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 106 p4p, 35 weight class). Rob Sapo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdul Keji's chin.
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keji misses with a left hand
enabling Sapo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sapo lands a nice shot that snaps Keji's head back.
Sapo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keji throws out the jab.
Keji slips a straight right by Sapo.
A little jabbing left from Keji on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sapo misses with an uppercut
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji lands a big right hand that sends Sapo crashing to the mat! Keji stays standing though and waves Sapo back to his feet!
 Sapo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keji throws a lazy right hand but Sapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sapo is looking to counter punch.
Oh Sapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Keji lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sapo. Sapo tries to recover but Keji is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sapo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 19 p4p, 84 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 5 p4p, 15 weight class). Garuda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Djiin Djiin. Kahn has chosen كارتل مدان as his entrance music. Mantak Garuda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohammed Kahn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Garuda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kahn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garuda is able to avoid easily.
Garuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Garuda tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda lands a body shot.
Kahn looks winded!
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garuda with a hook.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Kahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
A combination from Garuda does no damage.
Garuda is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Kahn misses with a low kick as Garuda jumps back.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Garuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garuda tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kahn takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn cracks Garuda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Garuda working hard to break the clinch.
Garuda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garuda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garuda.
Garuda pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Garuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda catches Kahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn jabs Garuda right on the nose. Garuda blinks but takes it well.
Garuda tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn counters with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Garuda takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends Kahn tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves Kahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kahn is rocked!
Garuda lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kahn head around and knocks him out cold! Garuda hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 64 p4p, 166 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 11 p4p, 24 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu wants to clinch
and Allu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu clinches.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Allu has him pressed against the cage.
Blank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allu tries to clinch but Blank is having none of it.
Blank scores with the left hand. Allu knows he should have avoided that one.
Allu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blank has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu tries to clinch but Blank moves away
and Blank counters with a crisp right hand that drops Allu! Blank lets Allu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Allu is rocked!
Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu wants to clinch but Blank slips to the side
and Blank counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
After winning the bout, Billy Blank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 12 p4p, 115 weight class) and Tristan St. Gough (ranked 3 p4p, 19 weight class). Tristan St. Gough told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Gough has Taneyev up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Taneyev circles away.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
St. Gough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taneyev misses with some punches.
Taneyev tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taneyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Gough.
Taneyev tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Taneyev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that St. Gough 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.
St. Gough looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Taneyev as the two fighters clinch.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
Taneyev lands a big head kick that sends St. Gough tumbling to the mat! Taneyev takes a step backwards and waves St. Gough back to his feet - he wants the finish!
St. Gough is rocked!
It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
St. Gough throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks St. Gough out cold! What a finish! Taneyev is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
Valentin Taneyev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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