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GAMMA#1160 Hawk v Harrison PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jones (ranked 1207 p4p, 662 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 148 p4p, 86 weight class). Anthony Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Smith's chin.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Smith with a hook.
Smith lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Anthony Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Anthony Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones walks into a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Jones misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Jones misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Smith.
A head kick by Jones misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Smith misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Anthony Jones.
Well Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Karokaro (ranked 743 p4p, 701 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 92 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Karokaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Hawat.
Hawat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawat connects with a single shot there.
Hawat motions for Karokaro to come forward. Hawat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawat cracks Karokaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawat.
Hawat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karokaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karokaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Karokaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat scores with a body shot.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Karokaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawat.
Hawat with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Karokaro connects with a single shot there.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
A low kick from Karokaro is predictable there
and Hawat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat throws out a leg kick but Karokaro moves out of range and Hawat only half commits.
Hawat throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawat looks for the body kick but Karokaro saw that one coming.
Karokaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawat tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawat misses with the body kick
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Karokaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hawat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hawat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro throws a right hand that Hawat ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawat also avoids with ease.
Hawat scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Karokaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawat.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Hawat.
Hawat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Hawat connects with the punch.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Nice body kick there by Hawat.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawat.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawat is just out of range.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Karokaro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawat can pounce on him.
Hawat lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combo that has Hawat backing up. Hawat nods at Karokaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawat is looking to score with low kicks.
Karokaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.
Hawat misses with a kick to the body.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.
Hawat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karokaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawat connects with a single shot there.
Hawat lands a jab to the nose.
Hawat throws a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hawat misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawat.
Karokaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karokaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karokaro misses with a right hand
and Hawat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawat blocks the leg kick.
Hawat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Karokaro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawat thuds a left hand into Karokaro's body.
Karokaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karokaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawat! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karokaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Karokaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karokaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat catches Karokaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Hawat.
Hawat dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
Karokaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawat avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawat.
Hawat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawat connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawat thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Karokaro.
Hawat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karokaro's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawat misses with a series of wild punches.
Karokaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range.
Karokaro ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Hawat delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat moves out of range of the body kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawat feints a counter leg kick.
Hawat stuns Karokaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karokaro looks to land a right hand but Hawat moved out of range.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karokaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawat misses with a hook. Karokaro ducked under it nicely.
Hawat moves out of range of the body kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut
and Hawat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawat.
Hawat misses with a body punch
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat throws a lazy right hand but Karokaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Hawat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Karokaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Hawat finds it's target.
Karokaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawat counters with a low kick, right behind Karokaro 's knee.
Hawat throws a leg kick
and Karokaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hawat throws a leg kick that misses.
Thufir Hawat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karokaro misses with a two punch combination.
Hawat scores with the left hand. Karokaro knows he should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawat.
Hawat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Hawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Hawat lands with a hook. Karokaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Karokaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Hawat.
Hawat looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.
Hawat is looking to chop away at Karokaro's legs.
Karokaro throws a series of punches but Hawat moves out of range.
Hawat lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat lands a head shot.
Hawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range and Hawat settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Karokaro misses the target.
Hawat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karokaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Karokaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawat with a nice calf kick.
Hawat takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
Jab, jab by Hawat - just one landing.
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Hawat.
Hawat throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Karokaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Hawat tenderised Karokaro's leg. Karokaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawat throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Hawat swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Hawat misses
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Hawat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karokaro. Karokaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawat misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hawat wants to land a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawat on the side of the head.
Hawat dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Hawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawat blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro avoids a kick to the body.
Hawat takes one to the side of the head.
Karokaro looks for the body kick but Hawat saw that one coming.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Karokaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karokaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawat lands with a hook. Karokaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Hawat.
Hawat throws a good cross that connects.
Karokaro misses with a two punch combination.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat moves forwards but Karokaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karokaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Hawat with a series of wild strikes but Hawat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Hawat lands a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Hawat coming out on top.
Hawat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawat is just out of range.
Hawat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karokaro on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat scores with a spinning back kick!
Karokaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
Our winner, Thufir Hawat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 344 p4p, 577 weight class) and Clive Hicks (ranked 47 p4p, 75 weight class). Danny Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Clive Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hicks shoots and misses
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Hicks avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Hicks. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Hicks jumps back.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit has Hicks pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hicks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hicks on the ground.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hicks prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Hicks passes into half guard.
Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hicks slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
 It looks like Danny Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit 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.
Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hicks stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hicks is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hicks shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Hicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Hicks throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hicks is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit cracks Hicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Hicks misses.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Hicks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hicks on the side of the head.
Hicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicks somewhat.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Hicks on that attempt.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Hicks dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
Danny Sitsongrit 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Kuzmin (ranked 474 p4p, 847 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 57 p4p, 109 weight class). Kuzmin comes to the cage accompanied by La Caution - Thé à la Menthe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iov Kuzmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov leaves Kuzmin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuzmin walks into a straight right hand from Stukov.
Kuzmin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuzmin tries for a takedown but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuzmin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stukov to the ground. Kuzmin is now in Stukov's guard.
Kuzmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Stukov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Stukov from controlling successfully.
Kuzmin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stukov throwing strikes but missing.
Stukov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuzmin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuzmin has his hands on Stukov's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmin keeping moving, preventing Stukov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stukov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stukov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuzmin managing to control the position.
Stukov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuzmin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stukov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuzmin seems keen to control Stukov's posture.
Stukov stands and steps away. Kuzmin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stukov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stukov is trying to defend but Kuzmin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stukov gets back to full guard.
Stukov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuzmin lands a couple of elbows.
Kuzmin 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.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Stukov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stukov trying to control but Kuzmin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stukov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuzmin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stukov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuzmin somewhat.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Kuzmin fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stukov swivels and escapes.
Kuzmin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Petr Stukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stukov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stukov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stukov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov misses with the combination.
Kuzmin fails to land the takedown.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Kuzmin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stukov pinned against the cage. Stukov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuzmin slips under a jab.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Stukov avoids it well and moves away.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuzmin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stukov pinned against the cage. Stukov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stukov throws the kick towards the body but Kuzmin avoids it.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stukov enables Kuzmin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stukov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stukov wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuzmin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuzmin connects with a couple of short punches.
Stukov pushes Kuzmin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuzmin. Kuzmin gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stukov enables Kuzmin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stukov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin landing with the ground and pound.
Kuzmin is in close to Stukov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stukov is trying to keep Kuzmin in close.
Kuzmin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stukov wants to get back to his feet but Kuzmin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stukov pushes Kuzmin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuzmin is defended easily by Stukov.
Stukov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuzmin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Kuzmin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov lands a jab to Kuzmin's midsection.
Kuzmin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuzmin misses with a takedown attempt - Stukov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stukov tried to score with a low kick but Kuzmin checks it.
Stukov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzmin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzmin tries to counter with a takedown but Stukov is quick to defend against it.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzmin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzmin.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petr Stukov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.
Kuzmin shoots in looking for a takedown. Stukov tries to sprawl out of it but Kuzmin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stukov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stukov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuzmin.
Stukov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuzmin lands a few punches from side control.
Stukov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuzmin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuzmin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stukov some visible discomfort.
Kuzmin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin cracks Stukov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stukov is trying to control Kuzmin's posture but Kuzmin avoids it.
Stukov pushes Kuzmin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuzmin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuzmin is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzmin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuzmin cracks Stukov with a big elbow.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
Kuzmin scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuzmin working away.
Stukov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuzmin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stukov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stukov trying to hold on to Kuzmin's head to control him but Kuzmin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzmin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stukov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuzmin winds up and cracks Stukov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmin winds up and cracks Stukov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzmin is nestled in close to Stukov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stukov is still in real trouble! Can Kuzmin finish him?
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
Stukov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuzmin is working away from the top position though.
Kuzmin lands a big elbow - Stukov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kuzmin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
In his post fight interview, Iov Kuzmin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 642 p4p, 508 weight class) and Mer Lo (ranked 57 p4p, 48 weight class). Kruth's entrance music is Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. A fine choice. 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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145
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Lo.
Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lo is defending well.
Kruth is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lo prevents it.
Lo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruth uses from the top position.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo looking for a guillotine here but Kruth defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Kruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Kruth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kruth has Lo in his guard.
Kruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
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.
Lo trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo passes Kruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Lo looking to sit in guard and control but Kruth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruth slips nicely into half guard.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Kruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Kruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is looking to control Kruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lo avoid being mounted?
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo 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.
Kruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruth moves away from the strike by Lo.
Kruth looks for a takedown but Lo sprawls well.
Lo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lo scores with a hook to the body. Kruth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo misses with a two punch combination.
Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruth is looking to counter the offense by Lo and move into the clinch.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Kruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo lands a jab.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Lo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruth.
Lo misses with a wild combination.
Lo works Kruth's body with a nice hook.
Lo swings for the body but Kruth moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Lo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lo leaves Kruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Lo throws a hook to the side of Kruth's head but Kruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruth attempts a counter takedown but Lo avoids it well and moves away.
Kruth looks for a takedown but Lo sprawls well.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruth with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruth dives in for a single leg takedown but Lo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kruth regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo is looking to advance position but Kruth won't allow it.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard.
Lo is pressing down on Kruth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruth is holding on for now.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is trying to work for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Lo is working for a kimura here but Kruth manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lo's guard.
Kruth trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo working a defensive guard here.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lo connects with a jab.
Kruth tries to clinch up but Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruth dives in for a single leg takedown but Lo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
Lo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruth can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruth.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Jorgen Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Kruth wants to control but Lo postures up.
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo is working for a kimura but Kruth is defending it quite comfortably.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but Kruth defends it.
Kruth gets back to full guard.
Mer Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruth gets back to full guard.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
A very excited looking Mer Lo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Kyrylo (ranked 243 p4p, 492 weight class) and Henry Dustfinger (ranked 16 p4p, 28 weight class). Dustfinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henry Dustfinger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerome Kyrylo's chin.
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268
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Kyrylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyrylo avoids the body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger 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.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyrylo staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Kyrylo throws a counter high kick but Dustfinger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kyrylo lands a jab.
Dustfinger tries to bum rush Kyrylo with a series of wild strikes but Kyrylo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Kyrylo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Kyrylo was well out of range.
It looked like Kyrylo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a head shot.
It looks like Jerome Kyrylo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger lands a big uppercut and Kyrylo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kyrylo looks OK. Dustfinger waves Kyrylo back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger lands a big uppercut and Kyrylo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kyrylo looks OK. Dustfinger waves Kyrylo back to his feet!
 Kyrylo is rocked!
Kyrylo throws the left hand but Dustfinger avoids the punch easily.
Oh Kyrylo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kyrylo seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dustfinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dustfinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger cracks a nice hook into Kyrylo's ribs.
A big left from Kyrylo misses.
Dustfinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dustfinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyrylo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dustfinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kyrylo with a body shot.
Kyrylo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dustfinger lands with a straight right. Kyrylo didn't see that one coming.
Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyrylo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dustfinger avoids the body shot from Kyrylo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrylo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrylo slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a body shot.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyrylo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyrylo's sensitive parts.
Kyrylo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyrylo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dustfinger slips under a jab.
Kyrylo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dustfinger jabs Kyrylo right on the nose. Kyrylo blinks but takes it well.
Dustfinger lands with a good body shot.
Kyrylo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrylo ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger tries to score with a low kick but Kyrylo moves his leg out of the way.
Kyrylo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyrylo slips under a jab.
Kyrylo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jerome Kyrylo's cut is getting worse.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Kyrylo saw that one coming.
Dustfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyrylo blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kyrylo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyrylo walks into a stiff left hand from Dustfinger.
Kyrylo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyrylo moves away.
Dustfinger thuds a left hand into Kyrylo's body.
Dustfinger cracks a nice hook into Kyrylo's ribs.
Kyrylo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dustfinger cracks Kyrylo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dustfinger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kyrylo to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Kyrylo moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kyrylo.
Dustfinger scores with a hook to the body. Kyrylo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Kyrylo misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Dustfinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyrylo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kyrylo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jerome Kyrylo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dustfinger lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kyrylo off his feet! Kyrylo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
In his post fight interview, Henry Dustfinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 76 p4p, 117 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 14 p4p, 23 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond throws the kick towards the body but Von Alkum avoids it.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Bond misses
enabling Von Alkum to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond connects with a body shot.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Von Alkum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Von Alkum.
Bond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Von Alkum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Von Alkum counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond jabs at Von Alkum's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Von Alkum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond lunges at Von Alkum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Alkum's hand.
Bond scores with a spinning back kick!
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Bond there.
Bond scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bond. Bond obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Alkum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Alkum throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a nice body shot.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Alkum momentarily.
Von Alkum walks into a left hand.
Bond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum walks into a stiff left hand from Bond.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Bond thows a body kick. Von Alkum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with a hook to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Alkum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Alkum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bond with the inside leg kick.
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Alkum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond lands a nice looking body kick.
Bond scores with a push kick.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond sizes up Von Alkum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond keeps Von Alkum at a distance using the push kick.
Von Alkum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bond finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bond throws a head kick but Von Alkum moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
Von Alkum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bond digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Alkum if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Bond.
Bond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Von Alkum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Von Alkum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Von Alkum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bond.
Von Alkum cracks Bond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Bond.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bond. Bond obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunner Bond is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Bond as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bond.
Von Alkum checks a low kick from Bond.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Von Alkum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
Bond lands a front kick.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bond clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bond. Von Alkum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond motions for Von Alkum to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum is looking for the big counter here.
Bond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Von Alkum walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Alkum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
Von Alkum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond misses with a kick to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a left and a right that stings Bond.
Bond throws a leg kick but Von Alkum checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Von Alkum moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bond misses with a body punch
and Von Alkum counters with a body kick that stops Bond in his tracks momentarily.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Bond looks to throw a body kick
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond with a jab.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a nice leg kick.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Von Alkum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bond cracks Von Alkum with a good jab.
Bond scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bond digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Bond looks for the body kick but Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a body kick that stops Bond in his tracks momentarily.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bond takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum throws a fast counter high kick but Bond manages to duck under it in time.
Bond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bond throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Alkum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Alkum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond slips under a jab.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Von Alkum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum unleashes a big counter combination but Bond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Alkum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond lands a body shot.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Bond.
Von Alkum drops Bond with a beautiful combination! Bond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Von Alkum is looking for the KO!
Bond is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Alkum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Bond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Von Alkum down.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
Bond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Von Alkum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond tests Von Alkum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Alkum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bond lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bond lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bond throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Bond scores with a punch to the head.
Bond catches Von Alkum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Bond.
Bond just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Alkum ducks right into an uppercut from Bond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Von Alkum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bond. That one must have hurt.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Bond throws the left hand but Von Alkum avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Bond tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond tries to land a leg kick but Von Alkum saw it coming and moves away.
Von Alkum moves away from the strike by Bond.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Alkum. That did some damage!
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Alkum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bond can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bond 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 107 p4p, 285 weight class) and Bob Bronte (ranked 9 p4p, 18 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer. Bronte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronte fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronte moves away from the strike by Young.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Bronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Bob Bronte has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Bronte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob Bronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young swings for the body but Bronte moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Young to the ground. Bronte is now in Young's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronte prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Bronte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is looking to stand back up but Bronte counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Young.
Young wants to stand back up but Bronte manages to pass into side control.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bronte has hold of Young's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Young tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bronte cranks the arm and Young screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Young, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Bronte!
A victorious Bob Bronte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 13 p4p, 53 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Babcock has chosen Raiders Attack Vault City as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babcock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Babcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Babcock had a free shot at his head there.
McCarthy rushes Babcock and presses him up against the cage.
Babcock manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Babcock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Babcock unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babcock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babcock.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy.
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babcock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Babcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babcock throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.
Babcock regains half guard.
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCarthy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy lands a big shot there that rocks Babcock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy prevents Babcock from getting the reversal.
McCarthy looking to finish Babcock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Babcock!
McCarthy 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working Babcock over with strikes here.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
Babcock is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babcock is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Babcock's face.
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babcock has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on McCarthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy is looking to wear down Babcock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Babcock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Babcock is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCarthy is in close to Babcock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
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.
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babcock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Babcock's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babcock has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Babcock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCarthy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Babcock has tightened it up now! McCarthy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cormac McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Fleximario (ranked 4 p4p, 37 weight class) and Harrison Kiely (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fleximario might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funkmeister. Kiely has chosen Swan Song as his entrance music. Hawk Fleximario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario misses with an uppercut
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kiely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiely.
Kiely looking to sit in guard and control but Fleximario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiely is thwarting Fleximario's attempts to control the position.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Fleximario defends it.
Fleximario is not content to let Kiely control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is controlling the pace.
Kiely is pressing down on Fleximario's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fleximario is holding on for now.
Kiely seems to be working for a kimura but Fleximario defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kiely frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fleximario is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiely goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Fleximario turns into him and now he's in Kiely's guard.
Kiely is looking to sweep but instead, Fleximario has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Fleximario has control of the leg.
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.
Kiely is pressing down on Fleximario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fleximario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fleximario has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleximario being controlled here momentarily.
Kiely is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fleximario is now in half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard but Fleximario has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Kiely dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fleximario throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fleximario's half guard.
Kiely is trying to work for a kimura but Fleximario is defending well.
Harrison Kiely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Fleximario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fleximario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleximario is looking to control Kiely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleximario avoid being mounted?
Kiely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiely is trying to control. Fleximario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fleximario scoring well with a low kick there.
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.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fleximario throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleximario throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiely counters with a left to the body.
Fleximario throws a leg kick which misses Kiely's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiely tries to avoid it.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fleximario.
Hawk Fleximario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiely misses.
Fleximario tried to score with a low kick but Kiely checks it.
Kiely swinging wildly here.
Fleximario throws a leg kick
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleximario tries to work over Kiely's front leg with a kick but Kiely checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fleximario misses.
Kiely let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleximario misses with a right hand
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrison Kiely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleximario tries a head kick but it misses.
Fleximario's corner calls for a 1-2. Fleximario obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiely moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleximario jabs at Kiely's body.
Fleximario misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harrison Kiely will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fleximario throws a looping overhand right but Kiely ducks down to avoid it.
Kiely is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fleximario looks to land a right hand but Kiely moved out of range.
Fleximario misses with a looping left.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Kiely now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleximario.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Kiely unleashes a big counter combination but Fleximario bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fleximario thows a leg kick but Kiely checks it
and Kiely counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario connects with a jab.
It looks like Harrison Kiely has been cut.
Fleximario pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kiely is out of range and Fleximario settles back down.
Fleximario looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
Kiely tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleximario. Kiely does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleximario throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Fleximario misses.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Fleximario.
Kiely doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleximario swings widly with a right hand
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiely looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kiely moves out of range as Fleximario strikes.
Fleximario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiely swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fleximario.
Kiely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with the body kick
and Kiely counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario swings widly with a right hand
and Kiely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fleximario throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
Kiely is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut
enabling Kiely to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands with a nice body punch.
Kiely has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fleximario throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario tries to work over Kiely's front leg with a kick but Kiely checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
It appears Fleximario was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kiely moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleximario lands a nice looking body shot.
Fleximario misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Kiely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fleximario throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario works Kiely's body with a nice hook.
Fleximario throws a low kick but Kiely avoids it.
Kiely throws out a counter right but Fleximario avoids it with no problem.
Fleximario throws a wild body kick that Kiely sees coming a mile off.
Kiely changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Kiely misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleximario defends it well.
Fleximario lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleximario.
Fleximario pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleximario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
A nice side step and Kiely releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kiely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fleximario.
Fleximario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
Fleximario misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiely slips a jab from Fleximario.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Fleximario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
And Kiely tries to counter it with a takedown but Fleximario pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fleximario feints and then cracks Kiely's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiely down.
Fleximario scores with a jab.
Fleximario misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiely! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiely swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Fleximario throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleximario missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleximario defends it well.
Fleximario connects with an inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleximario throws an off balance right hand
and Kiely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fleximario defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario had his way with Harrison Kiely in that round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Kiely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleximario throws a right hand that misses
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleximario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiely tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fleximario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiely counters with a right hand to the body.
Fleximario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiely manages to avoid it.
Kiely with the counter takedown but Fleximario avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario misses with a kick to the body
and Kiely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiely sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario tries to land a body kick
and Kiely counters with a shoot takedown. Fleximario fights it but they end up in guard.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Fleximario is keeping the position.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Fleximario keeps moving.
Kiely showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kiely stands and throws Fleximario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiely wants to control but Fleximario is keeping him busy.
Fleximario prevents Kiely from moving into mount.
Kiely wants to control but Fleximario is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleximario is trying to escape the position but Kiely is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kiely trying to control but Fleximario is having none of it.
Kiely is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fleximario can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kiely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fleximario is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
Kiely goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Fleximario turns into him and now he's in Kiely's guard.
Fleximario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleximario preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Kiely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiely has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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