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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 1135 p4p, 1207 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 143 p4p, 152 weight class). Ignatiev's entrance music is Beats That. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
A left lands for Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov jabs at Ignatiev's body.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatiev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatiev misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov 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.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shakaromanov thows a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it
and Ignatiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakaromanov thinking.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakaromanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatiev.
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev has Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev looks to throw a body kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev tries to score with a low kick but Shakaromanov moves his leg out of the way.
Shakaromanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Shakaromanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignatiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakaromanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatiev doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is getting worse.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Shakaromanov thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shakaromanov blocks the low kick.
Shakaromanov lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev jabs at Shakaromanov's body.
A lazy left from Shakaromanov finds it's target.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Ignatiev throws a body kick.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Shakaromanov connects with a jab.
Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shakaromanov lands the left hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shakaromanov misses the body punch
and Ignatiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Shakaromanov. Beautiful body shot.
Shakaromanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ignatiev back to the cage. Shakaromanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice combination. Ignatiev backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakaromanov.
A jab from Shakaromanov finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Jeez, Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shakaromanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakaromanov throws out the jab.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Ignatiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakaromanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikolai Ignatiev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holloway (ranked 548 p4p, 811 weight class) and Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 58 p4p, 78 weight class). Doc Holloway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 22 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Doc Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kursiwa slips a straight right by Holloway.
Kursiwa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kursiwa tries to clinch up but Holloway circles away and keeps his distance.
Kursiwa connects with a crisp jab.
Holloway throws a lazy head kick
and Kursiwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Holloway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kursiwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa misses with a low kick.
Kursiwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kursiwa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolloway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kursiwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kursiwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Kursiwa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Kursiwa blocking some punches.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kursiwa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doc Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kursiwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa blocking some punches.
Kursiwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kursiwa blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Kursiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kursiwa's elbow.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kursiwa blocking some punches.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Kursiwa's ribcage. Kursiwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Kursiwa lands a takedown into guard.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Kursiwa isn't so interested in that idea.
Kursiwa is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa stops Holloway from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kursiwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Kursiwa stands and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kursiwa happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holloway keeps working.
Kursiwa taking a breather here.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kursiwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holloway down.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Holloway is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face as Kursiwa controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holloway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kursiwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kursiwa with a poor takedown
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway misses with a hook. Kursiwa ducked under it nicely.
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doc Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.
An inside leg kick lands from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kursiwa somewhat.
Kursiwa pushes Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kursiwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holloway swings for the body but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Kursiwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Kursiwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Kursiwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Kursiwa breaks from the clinch.
Kursiwa throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Kursiwa is rocked!
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kursiwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway cracks Kursiwa with a left hook right on the temple and Kursiwa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Holloway lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kursiwa is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Holloway!
Doc Holloway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 626 p4p, 412 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 86 p4p, 59 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Alkum is just out of range.
Von Alkum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivers takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Rivers.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a head kick.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Von Alkum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum staying out of range there.
Von Alkum moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Von Alkum feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rivers misses
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Von Alkum pushes him off.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Von Alkum's body.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Alkum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rivers misses with a jab to the body
and Von Alkum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to bum rush Von Alkum with a series of wild strikes but Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Von Alkum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that Rivers semi-blocks.
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Von Alkum in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Alkum misses with some punches.
Von Alkum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
Von Alkum wants to stall.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Von Alkum lands with a light punch inside.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Alkum walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
Von Alkum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers needs to keep his hands up - Von Alkum had a free shot at his head there.
Von Alkum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivers wants to clinch but Von Alkum slips to the side
and Von Alkum counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Alkum throws a fast counter high kick but Rivers manages to duck under it in time.
Von Alkum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Alkum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Alkum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Alkum throws a big counter head kick but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Von Alkum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Von Alkum taking a breather.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the head.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
A short right from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Alkum tries a low kick but Rivers avoids it.
Von Alkum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers misses with a shot to the body
and Von Alkum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rivers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Von Alkum defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVon Alkum.
Rivers throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
A head kick by Von Alkum misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Rivers.
Von Alkum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Von Alkum feints a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum throws a shot to the body.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum connects with a leg kick.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Alkum circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Rivers backing away here, and Von Alkum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Von Alkum counters with a head kick. That will keep Rivers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Von Alkum throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum flicks out a counter leg kick but Rivers steps away.
Rivers lands the left hand.
Rivers wants to clinch
and Von Alkum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Alkum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clint Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers darts in and clinches Von Alkum up against the cage.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Von Alkum avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Von Alkum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Rivers catches Von Alkum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers swings for the body but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers lands a left and a right that send Von Alkum crashing to the mat, dazed. Rivers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Von Alkum is rocked!
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Von Alkum seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Alkum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Alkum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Von Alkum lands an overhand right.
Von Alkum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Von Alkum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Alkum moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum connects with a high kick.
Rivers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Alkum defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers cracks Von Alkum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Von Alkum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Rivers lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Alkum off the cage and back into range.
Rivers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Von Alkum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Von Alkum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Alkum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Von Alkum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers works on Von Alkum's body with a couple of short punches.
Clint Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to break free but Rivers pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Alkum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Alkum.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Von Alkum can't break the clinch.
Von Alkum has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Von Alkum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Alkum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Alkum should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 330 p4p, 512 weight class) and Tim Bits (ranked 48 p4p, 62 weight class). Jaegerjaquez comes to the cage accompanied by Рем Дигга - В огне. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Bits!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bits misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaegerjaquez tries a low kick but Bits avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaegerjaquez, as that shot connected.
Bits lands with an overhand left.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez throws a right hand that misses
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Bits avoids it easily.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jaegerjaquez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bits - the referee stops the clock and Jaegerjaquez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bits. Jaegerjaquez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Bits digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bits misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
A left lands for Bits.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bits.
Bits connects with a body shot.
Bits connects with a jab.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the head.
Bits lands a nice looking body shot.
Bits throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaegerjaquez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head kick but Bits moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jaegerjaquez blocks the low kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Bits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bits slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Bits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bits fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaegerjaquez in the body.
Bits pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the body
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bits circles away.
Bits misses with a hook.
Bits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Bits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bits misses with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bits.
Bits throws out a powerful jab.
Bits with a nice cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaegerjaquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bits's corner calls for a 1-2. Bits obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bits moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bits is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jaegerjaquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bits takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Bits misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
enabling Bits to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bits throws a right hand that Jaegerjaquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaegerjaquez also avoids with ease.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Bits.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the button.
Bits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaegerjaquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Jaegerjaquez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bits.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Bits.
Bits darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bits takes a step back to recover.
Bits moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez strikes.
Bits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Bits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Bits goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bits throws a sloppy head kick and Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bits manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a head kick.
Bits avoids the head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Bits looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bits throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bits manages to circle out of the way.
Bits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bits ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Bits moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bits throws a wild body kick that Jaegerjaquez sees coming a mile off.
Bits throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Tim Bits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Bits with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bits throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bits.
Jaegerjaquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bits looks to land a combination but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Bits throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bits. That did some damage!
Bits throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bits throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Bits throws a sloppy head kick and Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bits is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Bits checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bits.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Bits paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice hook to Bits's body. Bits takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a head kick by Bits.
Bits displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Bits has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaegerjaquez moves forwards but Bits connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bits throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Bits moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez strikes.
Bits looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bits just manages to avoid it.
Bits throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bits throws a nice head kick!
Jaegerjaquez moves to clinch but Bits breaks away
and Bits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bits throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Bits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to slow Bits down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Bits.
Bits throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Bits 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaegerjaquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bits.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bits misses with a hook.
Bits digs a good body shot into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Bits's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bits has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bits tries a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bits misses the target.
Bits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bits misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bits.
Bits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bits ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bits checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
Bits now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Bits's front leg with a kick but Bits checks it.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Bits misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Bits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Jaegerjaquez catches Bits right on the button with a cross.
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!
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Bits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaegerjaquez. That did some damage!
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
Bits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab.
Bits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bits thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a head kick by Bits.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Bits tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez needs to keep his hands up - Bits had a free shot at his head there.
Jaegerjaquez works the jab nicely.
Bits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Bits takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Bits is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaegerjaquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Bits looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bits swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaegerjaquez.
Bits only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bits throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bits misses.
Jaegerjaquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bits swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Bits.
Jaegerjaquez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bits.
Bits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaegerjaquez. That did some damage!
Jaegerjaquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bits throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bits misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws a wild body kick that Bits sees coming a mile off.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Bits.
Bits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. That's going to slow Bits down.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a single shot there.
Bits's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bits misses with a straight right.
A big right from Bits misses.
Bits jabs Jaegerjaquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bits displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Bits throws a sloppy head kick and Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bits lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bits.
Bits connects with a high kick.
Bits looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bits misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Bits fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bits throws a head kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Bits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bits lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bits.
Bits lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jaegerjaquez tests Bits's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bits.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Bits throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaegerjaquez thuds a left hand into Bits's body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Bits avoids it.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Bits scores with a jab to the body.
Bits misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bits takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bits keeps Jaegerjaquez at a distance using the push kick.
Bits misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez with the inside leg kick.
Bits moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bits.
Bits lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Jaegerjaquez - just one landing.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bits throws out the jab.
Bits works the jab nicely.
Bits moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Bits moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Bits swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
Bits loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bits lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Bits.
Well Bits has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bits!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Bits 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Kelleher (ranked 746 p4p, 518 weight class) and Clint River (ranked 106 p4p, 77 weight class). Kelleher comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie - The Cranberries. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Padraig Kelleher has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kelleher.
Kelleher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Kelleher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a body punch but Kelleher moves out of range.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelleher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Kelleher throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Kelleher throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for River .
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kelleher misses its intended target.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelleher misses the jab.
River misses with a left hand
letting Kelleher counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kelleher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelleher misses with a wild body shot.
Kelleher misses with a two punch combination.
River avoids the body shot from Kelleher.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kelleher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for River .
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River is looking to clinch.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelleher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelleher wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River wants to counter the offense by Kelleher and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick from Kelleher, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelleher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelleher.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelleher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelleher misses with a straight left.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kelleher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelleher avoids the body shot from River .
Kelleher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Kelleher.
A swing and a miss from River .
River missing with a left hand there. Kelleher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes a swing at Kelleher's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by River .
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelleher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River moves into range and clinches up with Kelleher.
Kelleher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kelleher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River looks to land a right hand but Kelleher moved out of range.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Kelleher is looking to counter punch.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kelleher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kelleher ducks under a wild hook from River .
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River pushes Kelleher up against the cage in a clinch.
River lands a body shot.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
River tries a body shot but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelleher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher prevents a body shot from River .
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A short right from River on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelleher lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from River .
A left hand lands to the body for River .
Kelleher is breathing heavily.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River moves away from the strike by Kelleher.
River thuds his right hand into Kelleher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelleher needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
Padraig Kelleher's cut is getting worse.
Kelleher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelleher off the cage and back into range.
Kelleher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Kelleher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River blocks a jab.
River connects with a jab.
Kelleher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelleher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River .
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by River misses
and Kelleher counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Kelleher misses.
Kelleher scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelleher is able to avoid easily.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelleher's head.
Kelleher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelleher missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kelleher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from River misses
and Kelleher counters with a straight right hand.
Kelleher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws a shot to the body.
Kelleher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Padraig Kelleher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelleher prevents a body shot from River .
Kelleher breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelleher is out of range.
Kelleher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by River .
Kelleher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River .
Kelleher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River tries to clinch there but Kelleher circles away.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelleher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelleher connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for River . That snapped Kelleher's head back.
Kelleher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelleher.
River tries to clinch but Kelleher moves out of range.
River blocks a jab.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River lands a hook that stumbles Kelleher back into the cage. River follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kelleher to the canvas! River pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kelleher has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clint River !
After winning the bout, Clint River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Jones (ranked 244 p4p, 390 weight class) and Phoenix Peterson (ranked 37 p4p, 56 weight class). Peterson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulls On Parade- Rage Against the Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phoenix Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Peterson is trying to stall.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson checks a low kick from Jones.
Peterson lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones with a hook.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones digs a good hook to Peterson's body.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Peterson misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Jones jabs at Peterson's body.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Peterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Peterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peterson misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Jones with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
A countering left hand to the body from Peterson misses.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mason Jones has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peterson can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones stalling the fight.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Peterson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peterson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peterson into the cage.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones lands a left hand.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jones.
Peterson is rocked!
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
As Jones backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Peterson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Jones scores with a jab. Peterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.
Peterson works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson motions for Jones to come forward. Peterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Jones.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson avoids the body shot from Jones.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
A left lands for Jones.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
Jones avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones thuds a left hand into Peterson's body.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
Peterson misses with a hook
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Peterson throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Peterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones misses with a hook.
Peterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peterson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Peterson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Peterson's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peterson.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses the jab.
Peterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.
Peterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Jones sets himself, and Peterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Peterson lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Jones throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phoenix Peterson.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 433 p4p, 889 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 24 p4p, 46 weight class). Deane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cinderella Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deane postures up.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ferguson wanted to stand there but Deane had control of the position.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deane keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Deane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson cracks Deane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Deane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferguson finish him?
Deane is rocked!
 It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Deane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deane is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Deane shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Deane seems to have recovered his senses.
Deane misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabib Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deane trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Deane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferguson is avoiding damage well.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane lands some shots froms side control.
Deane is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deane scoring with punches and elbows.
Deane lands a strong strike to the head of Ferguson. That's dazed him! Deane looking to finish here. Ferguson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Deane lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Our winner, Calvin Deane, 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 Rivo Niskanen (ranked 99 p4p, 117 weight class) and Leroy Brewer (ranked 14 p4p, 17 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rivo Niskanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niskanen wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niskanen throws out the jab.
Brewer is looking to land body kicks.
Niskanen slips a jab from Brewer.
Brewer throws a body shot but no joy.
Brewer fakes the leg kick and cracks Niskanen in the body.
Brewer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Niskanen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niskanen moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Niskanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brewer is able to avoid easily.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Niskanen.
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Niskanen saw that one coming.
Niskanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niskanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niskanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niskanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Brewer there.
Niskanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
Niskanen throws a solid leg kick but Brewer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niskanen.
Brewer takes a swing at Niskanen's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Brewer as he connects with a hook.
Niskanen looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niskanen throws out the jab.
Niskanen backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brewer with a nice cross.
That kick from Brewer tenderised Niskanen's leg. Niskanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niskanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niskanen.
Niskanen tries to clinch up but Brewer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Niskanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niskanen forces Brewer back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Niskanen lands with a right to the head.
Niskanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brewer's efforts to push away.
Brewer tries to break free but Niskanen pushes him back against the cage.
Niskanen has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Niskanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niskanen drives through and clinches with Brewer against the cage.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niskanen is leaning against Brewer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niskanen misses with a punch to the body.
Niskanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brewer tries to break the clinch but Niskanen is controlling the position.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewer throws a hook but Niskanen avoids it easily.
Niskanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niskanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer counters with a nice leg kick.
Niskanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brewer cracks Niskanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick
and Niskanen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
Niskanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Brewer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brewer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niskanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niskanen backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niskanen misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
Niskanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leroy Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niskanen walks into a straight right hand from Brewer.
Niskanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brewer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niskanen looks to clinch
and Brewer counters with a thumping low kick.
Brewer throws a jab when Niskanen was well out of range.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niskanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niskanen throws a quick counter head kick but Brewer was just out of range.
Niskanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niskanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niskanen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brewer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
That's time! Niskanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brewer feints and then cracks Niskanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niskanen down.
Brewer scores with a hook.
Brewer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Brewer.
Niskanen throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brewer. Niskanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Brewer looks to move away, Niskanen throws a big counter combo but Brewer just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Niskanen.
An attempted straight right counter from Niskanen misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Niskanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
Brewer scores with a three punch combo!
Niskanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Niskanen's torso.
Niskanen closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Brewer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Niskanen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brewer throws a shot to the body.
Niskanen throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Niskanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niskanen.
Niskanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brewer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niskanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
Brewer misses with a leg kick
and Niskanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Brewer lands a head shot.
Brewer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leroy Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Brewer throws an off balance right hand
and Niskanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Niskanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niskanen.
That has opened up Leroy Brewer's cut even more.
Niskanen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niskanen. That did some damage!
Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niskanen misses with a two punch combination.
Niskanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer swings for the body but Niskanen moves out of range.
Niskanen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Niskanen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brewer throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer sizes up Niskanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Brewer misses.
Brewer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Brewer.
Brewer stuns Niskanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niskanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Niskanen misses
and Brewer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brewer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niskanen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer slips a jab from Niskanen.
Niskanen instigates a clinch.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niskanen misses with a body punch.
Brewer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Brewer throws a hook but Niskanen avoids it easily.
Brewer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Niskanen counters with a two punch combo.
Niskanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niskanen. That did some damage!
Brewer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niskanen lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niskanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Niskanen connects with a jab.
Rivo Niskanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer misses with a leg kick
letting Niskanen counter with a right hand.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Niskanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niskanen throws a lazy head kick
and Brewer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niskanen throws a leg kick
and Brewer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niskanen lands a jab to the head.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brewer - that will leave a mark!
Niskanen slips under a jab from Brewer.
Niskanen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Niskanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brewer tries to move into range but Niskanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niskanen tries a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Niskanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brewer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niskanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Niskanen's torso.
Niskanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Niskanen misses.
Niskanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The cut above Leroy Brewer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Niskanen clinches.
Niskanen scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Niskanen fails to land.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brewer tries to break the clinch but Niskanen is controlling the position.
Niskanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Niskanen won't allow it.
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leroy Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brewer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Niskanen.
Niskanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer blocks a head kick by Niskanen.
Brewer scores with a jab. Niskanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Niskanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Niskanen throws a hook but Brewer avoids it easily.
Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niskanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niskanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brewer misses the jab.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Brewer.
Niskanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niskanen.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niskanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niskanen's head backwards.
Brewer misses with an uppercut
letting Niskanen counter with a right hand.
Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brewer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brewer throws the left hand but Niskanen avoids the punch easily.
Niskanen connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Brewer.
I've got Brewer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brewer!
After winning the bout, Leroy Brewer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 134 p4p, 85 weight class) and Elim Garak (ranked 19 p4p, 10 weight class). Garak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mobb Deep - Shook Ones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
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Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Garak moves out of range.
Garak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Garak.
Garak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit cracks Garak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garak checks it well.
Garak lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Garak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Garak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Garak down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garak instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Garak avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Garak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit pushes Garak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garak throws a head punch that misses.
Garak successfully pulls guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Garak won't let him.
Garak controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Garak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak has control of Sitsongrit's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Garak won't let him.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garak! But no joy.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Garak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Garak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Garak tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Garak drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garak.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Garak is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elim Garak.
Garak jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Garak around his waist. Garak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Garak - that landed with a thud.
Garak has picked Sitsongrit up - he's going for a ride! Garak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sitsongrit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Garak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garak moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garak.
Garak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garak counter with a right hand.
Garak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Garak's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Garak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Garak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garak throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Garak lands a nice shot to the body.
Garak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garak misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garak doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Garak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Garak.
Garak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garak can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garak.
Garak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Garak was not able to check.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Garak.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garak at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Garak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garak throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garak.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Garak counters with a nice body shot.
Garak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garak.
Garak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Garak's head.
Garak throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Garak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Garak's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garak.
Garak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Garak.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Garak unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garak in his tracks.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garak moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Garak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garak with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garak misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Garak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Garak staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Garak's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garak closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit motions for Garak to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Garak's front leg but catches the back leg as Garak tries to avoid it.
Elim Garak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Garak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Garak feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit cracks Garak with a good jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Garak tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Garak.
It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Garak.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Garak just misses with a punch to the body.
Garak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garak checks a leg kick.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Garak ducked under it nicely.
Garak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garak moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Garak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Garak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garak's head.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Garak off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Garak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Garak misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Garak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Garak misses with a looping left.
Garak blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Garak.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Garak.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Garak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Garak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 5 p4p, 49 weight class) and Hawk Fleximario (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleximario's choice of entrance music: Funkmeister. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario stuns Markov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleximario lands a leg kick that knocks Markov off balance momentarily.
Markov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario thows a leg kick but Markov checks it
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov works over Fleximario's head and body with a nice combination.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleximario staying out of range there.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleximario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Markov misses with a double jab.
Fleximario buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fleximario closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fleximario misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markov's elbow.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleximario lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Markov tries to break the clinch but Fleximario is controlling the position.
Markov prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleximario lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleximario lands an uppercut.
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleximario tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Fleximario back against the cage.
Markov is trying to force a seperation but Fleximario has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Fleximario.
Fleximario prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Markov is trying to break free.
Fleximario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fleximario.
Fleximario makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Fleximario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleximario.
Markov tries a body shot but Fleximario blocks it.
Markov is trying to break free.
Markov prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Fleximario has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fleximario has him pressed against the cage.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Markov blocks a body shot from Fleximario.
A short right from Fleximario on the inside.
Fleximario is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fleximario lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario 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!
Fleximario misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fleximario.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Markov prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Fleximario has him pressed against the cage.
Fleximario working aggressively here.
Fleximario tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Fleximario back against the cage.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Fleximario is controlling him.
Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fleximario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fleximario.
Fleximario has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fleximario throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Fleximario swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Fleximario has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleximario lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markov's elbow.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fleximario.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario pushes Markov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fleximario fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario digs a right hand into Markov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markov's gas tank.
Fleximario lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fleximario lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fleximario works on Markov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleximario lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleximario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleximario lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fleximario on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fleximario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fleximario lands a shot to the body.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleximario scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fleximario lands a nice uppercut.
Fleximario lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fleximario working aggressively here.
Fleximario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario digs a right hand into Markov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markov's gas tank.
Fleximario throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fleximario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleximario scores with a shot to the side of Markov's head.
Fleximario lands a body shot.
Fleximario is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fleximario scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markov blocks a body shot from Fleximario.
Good body shot from Fleximario.
Fleximario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario works on Markov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleximario working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleximario misses with the head strike.
Fleximario lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Fleximario is working Markov over against the cage.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Fleximario misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Fleximario throws a head punch that misses.
Fleximario lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Fleximario.
Fleximario presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fleximario working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Fleximario.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fleximario. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fleximario throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Fleximario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov blocks an uppercut.
Markov prevents a body shot from Fleximario.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fleximario clinches up with Markov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleximario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleximario swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Markov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleximario.
And Fleximario responds with a good body kick, but Markov manages to step out the way in time.
Markov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Fleximario throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleximario keeps Markov at a distance using the push kick.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Fleximario jabs Markov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleximario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markov at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleximario.
Fleximario rushes Markov and presses him up against the cage.
Fleximario is working Markov over against the cage.
Fleximario stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fleximario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleximario tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Fleximario back against the cage.
Markov blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fleximario has double underhooks.
Fleximario presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fleximario gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleximario lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleximario misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Markov controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleximario.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Markov controls his hands.
Fleximario lands with a right to the head.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Markov controls his hands.
Fleximario swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleximario lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fleximario lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleximario throws a head punch that misses.
Fleximario struggles to land a body shot inside as Markov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleximario creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Markov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markov's elbow.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Fleximario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fleximario tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Fleximario can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Fleximario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario jabs at Markov's body.
Nice jab there from Fleximario.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fleximario throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov throws a jab when Fleximario was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fleximario.
Nice cross by Fleximario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleximario.
Fleximario only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
Markov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fleximario - that will leave a mark!
Markov throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Markov really felt that one!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fleximario thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markov if he has to take too many more of those.
Fleximario ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fleximario lands with a good body shot.
Fleximario lands a nice looking kick to the body. Markov takes a step back to recover.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario stuns Markov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Markov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov throws a right and a left that Fleximario avoids nicely.
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Markov misses its target.
Fleximario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Fleximario steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleximario.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov misses the jab.
Markov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fleximario.
Markov takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Markov avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario throws a push kick but Markov slaps the foot to one side.
Fleximario works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a body kick.
Fleximario getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleximario throws out the jab.
Markov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fleximario connects with a solid leg kick.
Fleximario throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov misses with a body punch
and Fleximario counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fleximario with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fleximario cracks Markov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fleximario scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexey Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleximario throws a body shot but no joy.
Fleximario bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Markov misses with a right hand
and Fleximario counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fleximario lands with a light punch inside.
Fleximario lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Fleximario.
Fleximario gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleximario.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleximario.
Fleximario tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleximario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleximario dips to his left and cracks Markov with an uppercut!
Fleximario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fleximario.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario lands with a good body shot.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Markov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleximario ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Fleximario is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markov rather than just go for the knockout.
Markov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario scores with a punch to the head.
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Markov works Fleximario's body with a nice hook.
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleximario misses the target.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fleximario moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fleximario has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fleximario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario scores with a spinning back kick!
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Fleximario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawk Fleximario is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fleximario moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Fleximario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleximario has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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