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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TwoTone Toney (ranked 3494 p4p, 3478 weight class) and Ricardo Lopez (ranked 355 p4p, 354 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TwoTone Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Toney has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toneys head.
Toney digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez working aggressively here.
Toney is working Lopez over against the cage.
Toney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Toney.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney misses with some punches.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Toney has him pressed against the cage.
Toney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toney.
Lopez pushes Toney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lopez can turn it around.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toney scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Toney improves position.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
A hook to the body from Toney.
Toney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Toney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toney has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toney or not.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toney breaks the clinch.
Toney moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Toney.
Toney blocks an uppercut.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Toney moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Toney lands a right hand.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toney takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Come on Toney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Toney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TwoTone Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Toney wants to clinch.
Toney clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Lopez will probably get the nod.
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.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Toney is looking to clinch.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toney takes the fight into the clinch.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Toney moved out of range nicely.
Toney tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez rushes Toney and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Toney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toney is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toney's head.
Toney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney misses with a body shot
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a nice right hand that sends Toney toppling to the canvas! Toney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lopez finish him?!
 Toney is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Toney out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Newman (ranked 4407 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Jurgen Klopp (ranked 423 p4p, 439 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jurgen Klopp!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman misses with a wild combination.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman throws a nice head kick!
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Lorenzo Newman has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newman blocks the body kick.
Klopp misses with a double jab.
Klopp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Newman counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman misses with a double jab.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Klopp.
Klopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newman finds it's way round the side to connect with Klopp's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klopp.
Klopp with the inside leg kick.
Klopp ducks right into an uppercut from Newman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Klopp.
Klopp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klopp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Newman.
Newman lands a head kick. Klopp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klopp drops his hands momentarily and Newman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klopp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Klopp feints the counter takedown.
Newman scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newman, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman, which made it look bad.
Klopp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klopp.
Newman connects with an inside leg kick.
Klopp throws a leg kick but Newman checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopp misses with a low kick.
Newman lands a body shot.
Klopp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Newman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klopp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klopp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klopp's sensitive parts.
Klopp fails with the takedown
and Klopp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klopp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman scores with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopp. Newman shrugs it off though.
Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopp's head.
Newman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klopp on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopp doesn't seem phased though.
Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Klopp just misses with a punch to the body.
Klopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klopp.
A head kick misses from Klopp.
Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Klopp moved away.
Klopp throws a lazy head kick
and Newman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Klopp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Newman avoids a kick to the body.
Klopp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Klopp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klopp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Newman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Klopp moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newman lands a head kick!
Klopp throws the kick towards the body but Newman avoids it.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klopp.
Klopp misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Klopp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Newman throws a series of punches but Klopp moves out of range.
Klopp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Newman throws a jab when Klopp was well out of range.
Newman connects with a high kick.
Klopp swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Lorenzo Newman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klopp. That did some damage!
Newman lands a two punch combo.
Klopp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klopp - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Newman.
Klopp tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Newman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klopp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Klopp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newman looks to throw the jab but Klopp is out of range.
Newman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Klopp.
Newman throws a push kick but Klopp slaps the foot to one side.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klopp can do to turn this around?
That kick from Klopp tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klopp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopp. Newman shrugs it off though.
Klopp misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Newman misses the target.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Klopp saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klopp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman lands a nice looking body kick.
Klopp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Klopp off balance momentarily.
Newman avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lorenzo Newman is winning the standup battle so far.
Klopp throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Newman counters with a series of strikes. Klopp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman looks to land a combination but Klopp avoids it well.
Newman tries to score with a low kick but Klopp moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klopp in his tracks.
Klopp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klopp. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Newman.
Newman throws a chopping leg kick but Klopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman misses with a body kick.
Klopp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newman blocks it well.
Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Newman misses.
A big right from Klopp misses.
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp connects with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klopp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Newman has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klopp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klopp scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Klopp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp misses with a head kick.
Donk. Newman catches Klopp right on the button with a cross.
Newman with a nice calf kick.
Jab from Newman.
Klopp misses with a wild body shot.
Klopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klopp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Newman.
Klopp is breathing heavily.
Klopp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klopp throws a body kick that misses.
Klopp moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman connects with a right hand. Klopp shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Newman.
Klopp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newman.
An inside leg kick from Klopp misses.
Klopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newman defends it nicely.
Newman blocks the body kick.
Klopp avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopp's head.
Klopp takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klopp. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newman throws a one two combo.
Klopp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Klopp.
Nice body kick from Klopp.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klopp. That did some damage!
Newman connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Newman does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Klopp misses
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Newman.
Newman stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzo Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Klopp.
Newman stalks Klopp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klopp's face. Klopp staggers backwards, shaken.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newman blocks a head kick by Klopp.
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Newman.
Danga de danga de dang - Newman scores with a four punch combination!
 Klopp is rocked!
Lorenzo Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klopp is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him?
Klopp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klopp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newman. That's going to slow Klopp down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Newman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Klopp seems to have recovered his senses.
Klopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klopp misses with a takedown attempt
and Newman counters with an inside leg kick.
Newman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klopp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Klopp off balance momentarily.
Klopp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klopp.
Klopp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman jabs Klopp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newman scores with a head kick. Klopp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Klopp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klopp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klopp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klopp 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Newman scores with a four punch combination!
Klopp blocks a leg kick.
Klopp walks into a straight right hand from Newman.
Klopp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klopp.
Newman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klopp tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Newman catches Klopp right on the button with a cross.
Newman lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman looks to land a right hand but Klopp moved out of range.
Newman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klopp under the eye.
Klopp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Newman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Klopp.
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Newman misses.
Jurgen Klopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left and a right from Newman both land. Nice combination.
Klopp misses with a head kick.
Klopp blocks a head kick by Newman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klopp - that will leave a mark!
Klopp looks to land a body kick but Newman moved away.
A low kick lands for Newman.
Klopp throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Klopp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klopp doesn't seem phased though.
Newman leaves Klopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Newman tenderised Klopp's leg. Klopp is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klopp if he has to take too many more of those.
Klopp throws a big shot that misses.
Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman is looking to counter punch.
Newman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klopp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newman's head.
Newman lands a jab to Klopp's midsection.
Klopp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Newman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klopp slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Newman backing away here, and Klopp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Newman misses.
Klopp throws a lazy body kick
and Newman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klopp scores with a nice body kick.
Newman scores with a jab to the head.
Newman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Newman both land. Nice combination.
Newman lands a front kick.
Newman lands with a nice combination. Klopp backs away looking to recover.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman cracks a nice hook into Klopp's ribs.
Klopp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klopp takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Newman as he connects with a hook.
Klopp looks for the body kick but Newman saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newman.
Klopp scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Klopp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopp throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
Newman lands with a good body shot.
Newman lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newman 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Newman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Poole (ranked 4611 p4p, 4436 weight class) and Takashima Izanagi (ranked 429 p4p, 413 weight class). Poole comes into the arena with Shook Ones, Part II - Mobb Deep blaring out of the sound system. Takashima Izanagi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashima Izanagi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole rushes Izanagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Izanagi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poole is stalling here.
Poole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Izanagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poole.
Izanagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Poole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poole lands an uppercut.
Poole stalls.
Izanagi fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izanagi's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Izanagi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poole lands with a short shot to the head.
Poole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole misses with a knee to the head.
Izanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Poole is blocking nicely.
Izanagi tries to break free but Poole pushes him back against the cage.
Poole lands with a right to the head.
Izanagi letting Poole take a breather here.
Poole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Poole stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poole.
Izanagi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poole is keeping busy.
Izanagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashima Izanagi.
Poole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izanagi takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poole swings wildly with an uppercut but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poole lands with a left to the head.
Izanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poole - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Poole - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izanagi tries for a takedown but Poole manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Izanagi.
Poole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Poole scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Poole.
Izanagi trying to stall but Poole improves his position.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Poole has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Izanagi tries to pull guard but Poole won't allow it.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Izanagi.
Poole gets a clinch.
A short left from Poole.
Poole just leaning against Izanagi, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poole is defending well.
Izanagi is trying to force a seperation but Poole has the dominant position.
Poole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poole lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poole obliges.
Poole can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi letting Poole take a breather here.
Poole stalling.
Poole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poole throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Poole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poole landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Poole 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.
Poole closes the distance and pushes Izanagi back into the cage.
Poole landing knees to the head.
Poole misses with the head strike.
Poole stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poole stalling in the clinch.
Poole seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short uppercut from Poole.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi stalling in the clinch.
Poole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Izanagi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poole stalling against the cage.
Izanagi working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole lands a knee to the head.
Izanagi tries to break the clinch but Poole is controlling the position.
Izanagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izanagi avoiding damage as Poole throws knees to the body.
Izanagi stalling in the clinch but Poole improves position.
Poole slowing the pace effectively.
Joe Poole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but Izanagi blocks with his arms.
Poole crunches a lovely knee into Izanagi's ribcage.
Izanagi is trying to pull guard but Poole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashima Izanagi.
Izanagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Poole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Izanagi misses with a straight right.
Poole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poole clinches up with Izanagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Izanagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Poole misses with the head strike.
Poole leaning his opponent against the cage.
Izanagi taking a breather.
Izanagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Poole misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poole.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Poole.
Poole lands with a light punch inside.
Poole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Poole lands a knee to the head.
Poole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poole missing with knees to the body.
Izanagi fails to pull guard.
Poole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Izanagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izanagi tries to break the clinch but Poole is controlling the position.
Poole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izanagi can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Poole.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Poole.
Poole lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Poole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi is looking for a takedown.
Poole with a knee to the head.
Poole lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Poole.
Poole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poole lands with a short shot to the head.
Poole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Poole dominated that second round.
That's time! Poole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poole avoids the head kick by Izanagi.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Poole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Izanagi won't be happy with that.
Poole has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Poole has closed the distance and engaged Izanagi in a clinch.
Izanagi tries to pull guard but Poole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poole.
Izanagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poole smiles and moves away.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Poole scores with a shoulder strike.
Poole lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Poole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi has Poole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashima Izanagi.
Poole works on Izanagi's body with a couple of short punches.
Poole lands a right hand.
Izanagi goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Izanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poole blocks a head kick by Izanagi.
Poole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poole looking to throw knees to the head but Izanagi is blocking nicely.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Izanagi is trying to pull guard but Poole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poole unloads a knee to the mid-section. Izanagi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Izanagi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Poole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Izanagi's face.
Poole stalling against the cage.
Poole misses with a knee strike.
Poole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poole crunches a lovely knee into Izanagi's ribcage.
Poole is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Poole gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Poole looking to throw knees to the head but Izanagi is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi has Poole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poole lands a good knee to the midsection. Izanagi won't want to take too many of those.
Poole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izanagis head.
Poole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Poole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Izanagi's face.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Izanagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe Poole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Poole on the inside.
Poole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poole lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Izanagi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Izanagi has Poole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poole working Izanagi over with knees to the body.
Izanagi tries to pull guard but Poole holds him up against the cage and eventually Izanagi drops back down to his feet.
Poole scores with a shot to the side of Izanagi's head.
Poole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takashima Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Poole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Poole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poole, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Poole!
After the big win, Joe Poole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warpath Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Rivera (ranked 4969 p4p, 3533 weight class) and Hector Molina (ranked 421 p4p, 344 weight class). Hector Molina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilbert Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Molina!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Molina keeps it at a distance.
Molina catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molina tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera scores with a jab.
Rivera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Molina tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Molina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Molina tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Molina lands an elbow inside.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Molina.
Nice elbow from Molina.
Molina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Molina pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Molina - just one landing.
Molina throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molina tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera drives through and clinches with Molina against the cage.
Molina wants the takedown. Rivera is fighting it off but Molina persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rivera's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molina is controlling him.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rivera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Molina presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Molina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molina doesn't seem phased though.
Hector Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Molina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Molina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Molina scoring well with a low kick there.
Molina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molina with a nice calf kick.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Rivera is rocked!
Molina gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Molina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Molina tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Molina avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Molina - that landed with a thud.
Molina tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike from Molina.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
A jab from Molina misses.
Molina instigates a clinch.
Molina lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Molina moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Molina is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Molina with a hook.
Rivera tries to clinch but Molina is having none of it.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Molina.
Molina works the jab nicely.
Molina scores with a leg kick.
Rivera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
Molina is looking to clinch.
Molina moves into the clinch.
Molina lands an elbow inside.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Molina lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Molina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Molina throws a monster overhand right that drops Rivera! Molina follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Molina!
Hector Molina decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dirk (ranked 3269 p4p, 4370 weight class) and Sama Katsu (ranked 345 p4p, 419 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Katsu's choice of entrance music: 抜刀隊 - Battotai (Metal Version). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sama Katsu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Katsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Katsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Katsu.
Dirk wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk is trying to stall.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsu presses Dirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk tries to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
Katsu tries a body shot but Dirk blocks it.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katsu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirk.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
Dirk misses with a body punch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dirk or not.
Dirk trying to stall but Katsu improves his position.
Katsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Dirk tries to work over Katsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk is trying to force a seperation but Katsu has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Katsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katsu cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu blocking some punches.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Katsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsu gets an underhook and turns Dirk into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Katsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirk swivels and escapes.
Dirk throws a big counter combination but Katsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Katsu's knee but Katsu avoids it well.
Dirk swings for the body but Katsu moves out of range.
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirk misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk digs a right hand into Katsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsu's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirk controls his hands.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A short right from Katsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsu tries to work over Dirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu digs a right hand into Dirk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirk's gas tank.
Dirk tries to break free but Katsu pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk prevents a body shot from Katsu.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks a body shot from Katsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Dirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Sama Katsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirk lands a shot to the body.
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!
Katsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Dirk misses.
Katsu throws a fast counter high kick but Dirk manages to duck under it in time.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu wants to counter with a clinch but Dirk pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu avoids a kick to the body.
Katsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katsu darts in and clinches Dirk up against the cage.
Dirk wants to break free but Katsu has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk wants to stall.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk takes a shot to the head.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu dodges an elbow strike from Dirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Dirk working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk just leaning against Katsu, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling him.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dirk's efforts to push away.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk can't break the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danny Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
Katsu misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sama Katsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sama Katsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sama Katsu waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Danny Dirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WANT A REMATCH!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Hardy (ranked 2168 p4p, 3143 weight class) and Liam One Eyed (ranked 161 p4p, 206 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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145
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Salvatore Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam One Eyed!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One Eyed gets a clinch.
One Eyed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
One Eyed struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
One Eyed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
One Eyed lands a hook to the side of the head.
One Eyed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
One Eyed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
One Eyed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
One Eyed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One Eyed tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One Eyed fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks One Eyed with an uppercut!
One Eyed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. One Eyed showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but One Eyed is controlling him
One Eyed wants to stand up but Hardy manages to regain full guard.
One Eyed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
One Eyed is fighting to break Hardy's control of his arms but Hardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
One Eyed wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
One Eyed trying to move into half guard but instead Hardy has managed to sweep!
One Eyed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy trying to control but One Eyed is working from the bottom.
One Eyed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
One Eyed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
One Eyed wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but One Eyed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liam One Eyed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One Eyed shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam One Eyed.
One Eyed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy swings for the body but One Eyed moves out of range.
One Eyed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
One Eyed tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but One Eyed manages to avoid it.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
One Eyed clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from One Eyed.
One Eyed cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
One Eyed misses with a knee strike.
One Eyed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
One Eyed lands a body punch.
One Eyed has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
One Eyed lands a body punch.
One Eyed lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One Eyed scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
One Eyed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam One Eyed dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
One Eyed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
One Eyed doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
One Eyed fails to land the takedown.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
One Eyed moves into the clinch.
One Eyed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One Eyed working aggressively here.
One Eyed misses with an elbow strike.
One Eyed lands a right hand.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One Eyed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam One Eyed.
One Eyed wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
One Eyed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Eyed fails with the takedown
and One Eyed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
One Eyed moves into the clinch.
One Eyed lands a shoulder strike.
One Eyed lands an uppercut.
One Eyed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One Eyed.
One Eyed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One Eyed lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
One Eyed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One Eyed scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but One Eyed has him pressed against the cage.
One Eyed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One Eyed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
One Eyed lands a body shot in the clinch.
One Eyed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One Eyed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One Eyed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
One Eyed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liam One Eyed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
One Eyed takes a shot to the head.
One Eyed tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
One Eyed misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Eyed misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from One Eyed.
One Eyed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy misses with some punches.
One Eyed lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from One Eyed fails to land.
One Eyed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One Eyed.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One Eyed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy tries to break free but One Eyed pushes him back against the cage.
One Eyed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
One Eyed is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
One Eyed lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One Eyed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of One Eyed's head.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from One Eyed.
One Eyed working aggressively here.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One Eyed lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
One Eyed misses with some punches.
One Eyed misses with a short punch on the inside.
One Eyed misses with a hook from the clinch.
One Eyed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
One Eyed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam One Eyed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
One Eyed forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Salvatore Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One Eyed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
One Eyed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
One Eyed lands a hook to the side of the head.
One Eyed throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from One Eyed on the inside.
Hardy wants to break free but One Eyed has control.
One Eyed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One Eyed lands a shoulder strike.
One Eyed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One Eyed.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One Eyed misses with the head strike.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from One Eyed, against the cage.
One Eyed throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One Eyed pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One Eyed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One Eyed lands a right hand.
One Eyed lands a hook to the side of the head.
One Eyed takes a shot to the head.
One Eyed misses with a hook to the ribs.
One Eyed scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
One Eyed is working Hardy over against the cage.
One Eyed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
One Eyed lands a body shot in the clinch.
One Eyed tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing One Eyed back against the cage.
Hardy blocking some punches.
One Eyed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Salvatore Hardy has been cut.
That's two 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!
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, One Eyed throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One Eyed tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
One Eyed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
One Eyed lands a nice uppercut.
One Eyed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
One Eyed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Eyed swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
One Eyed misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One Eyed.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from One Eyed fails to land.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed misses with a hook from the clinch.
One Eyed has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
One Eyed misses with the head strike.
One Eyed takes a shot to the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One Eyed throws a head punch that misses.
One Eyed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
One Eyed misses with an elbow strike.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
One Eyed lands a shoulder strike.
One Eyed misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from One Eyed.
One Eyed misses with a punch to the body.
One Eyed lands a right hand.
One Eyed misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from One Eyed - that landed with a thud.
One Eyed keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
One Eyed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liam One Eyed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
One Eyed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam One Eyed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got One Eyed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam One Eyed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidl (ranked 2616 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Drew Bones (ranked 288 p4p, 401 weight class). The key to victory for Chuck Lidl has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Lidl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Bones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones slips a jab from Lidl.
As Lidl backs off Bones throws a huge counter combo but Lidl manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Lidl misses.
Bones forces Lidl back against the cage and clinches.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lidl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones scores with a shot to the side of Lidl's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones tries to pull guard but Lidl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lidl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lidl struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones controls his hands.
Lidl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bones or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones stalling the fight.
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Bones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Lidl prevents the takedown attempt.
Chuck Lidl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Bones blocking some punches.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lidl.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl digs a right hand into Bones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bones's gas tank.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones looks winded!
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lidl after a bit of a struggle.
Lidl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lidl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bones's elbow.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Lidl breaks from the clinch.
Lidl throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl moves in looking to clinch but Bones pushes him off.
Lidl is looking to clinch but Bones is avoiding it.
Lidl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lidl tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lidl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lidl avoiding damage as Bones throws knees to the body.
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lidl misses with a punch to the body.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Bones blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lidl scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lidl.
Lidl tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Bones avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Bones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones tries to land a knee to the head but Lidl blocks with his arms.
Bones breaks from the clinch.
Lidl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four 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!
Lidl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lidl throws a monster overhand right that drops Bones! Lidl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidl!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Nelson (ranked 2058 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Onishi Atsushi (ranked 233 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onishi Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson throws a jab when Atsushi was well out of range.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.
Nelson has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson tries to work over Atsushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Atsushi throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Atsushi to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
Nelson tries to kick Atsushi off but Atsushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atsushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to stand.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson pulls Atsushi in close to his closed guard and prevents Atsushi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works over Atsushi with some ground and pound from guard.
Atsushi is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushi's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely.
Atsushi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nelson has picked Atsushi up and slammed him! Atsushi can't keep hold of the triangle and Nelson manages to pass to side control!
Atsushi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nelson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atsushi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atsushi, who protects the arm well.
Atsushi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nelson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a big elbow.
Atsushi struggling a bit here.
Atsushi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atsushi can do to turn this around?
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atsushi is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Onishi Atsushi's cut even more.
Nelson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atsushi connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Nelson keeps control of Atsushi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson pushes Atsushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atsushi pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Atsushi swinging wildly here.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atsushi's defenses.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Atsushi won't want to take too many of those.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Atsushi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atsushi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Atsushi takes a shot to the head.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Atsushi is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelson pushes down on Atsushi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atsushi's head.
Atsushi trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson 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.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Atsushi's head.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi trying to control here.
Atsushi is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malik Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Malik Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Atsushi controls the action.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi is trying to break free.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nelson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Atsushi counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Atsushi to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nelson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atsushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atsushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Atsushi's legs.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atsushi checks it well.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atsushi on the side of the head.
Nelson misses the jab.
Atsushi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atsushi backs up against the cage.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Nelson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a right hand that Atsushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Atsushi also avoids with ease.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushi.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atsushi just manages to avoid it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Onishi Atsushi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson dives in and grabs Atsushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Atsushi throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atsushi gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Atsushi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Atsushi slows down the pace here.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atsushi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson 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.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Malik Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Atsushi stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atsushi takes one on the button.
Atsushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Atsushi is out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atsushi defending well though.
Malik Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushi trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Atsushi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
Malik Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koshi Kataski (ranked 2196 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 189 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koshi Kataski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kataski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kataski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kataski tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kataski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kvaratskhelia seems content to control.
Kataski is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Kataski is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Kataski's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Kataski is a slippery customer.
Kataski looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kataski tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Kataski from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to stall here but Kataski recovers full guard.
Kataski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kataski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kataski, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kataski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kataski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kataski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Kataski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard.
Kataski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard.
Kataski is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Kataski keeps moving.
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Kataski is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kataski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kvaratskhelia stacks Kataski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kvaratskhelia!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvaratskhelia is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kataski's head.
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kataski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kataski is rocked!
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Oh Kataski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Kataski with a solid left hand.
Kataski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kvaratskhelia has passed into half guard!
Kataski trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kataski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kataski seems to have got his legs back now.
Kvaratskhelia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kataski has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kataski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvaratskhelia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kataski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvaratskhelia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kataski.
Kataski tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kataski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kataski tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia working over Kataski with some ground and pound. Kataski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kataski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvaratskhelia.
Kataski actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Kataski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kvaratskhelia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kvaratskhelia unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot to the head and Kataski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 1511 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Roman Czerw (ranked 183 p4p, 201 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Czerw!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket moves into the clinch successfully.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Czerw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
It looks like Rickety Cricket has been cut.
Czerw lands a body punch.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Czerw digs a right hand underneath Cricket's ribcage. Cricket let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cricket is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Czerw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket tries to work over Czerw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Czerw lands a right hand.
Czerw digs a right hand underneath Cricket's ribcage. Cricket let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Czerw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Czerw.
Czerw cracks Cricket with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Czerw.
Czerw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Czerw lands a body punch.
Czerw lands a nice uppercut.
Czerw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Czerw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Czerw is working Cricket over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Czerw.
A short left from Czerw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czerw lands a nice shot to the body.
Czerw lands a right hand.
Czerw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Czerw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Czerw.
Czerw lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Czerw.
Czerw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Czerw.
Czerw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Czerw - that landed with a thud.
Czerw is leaning against Cricket and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Czerw.
A short left from Czerw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czerw scores with a hook to the body.
Czerw works on Cricket's body with a couple of short punches.
Czerw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Czerw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Czerw.
Czerw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Czerw lands a shoulder strike.
Czerw cracks Cricket with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czerw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Czerw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Czerw on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Czerw.
Cricket is rocked!
Czerw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Cricket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Czerw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickets head.
Nice body punch from Czerw.
Cricket seems to have got his legs back now.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Czerw lands with a light punch inside.
Czerw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Czerw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Czerw is working Cricket over against the cage.
Czerw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A hook to the body from Czerw.
Czerw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Czerw lands with a left to the head.
Czerw tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Czerw back against the cage.
Czerw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Czerw unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cricket! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Czerw is unloading with more strikes now! Cricket drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Czerw!
Roman Czerw is the new middleweight champion!
Roman Czerw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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