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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gwendylyn Kasparas (ranked 2722 p4p, 21455 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 98 p4p, 150 weight class). Shima has chosen C. R. E. A. M as his entrance music. Hero Shima is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gwendylyn Kasparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparas throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kasparas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Kasparas slips the punch.
Kasparas tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Kasparas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Kasparas misses with a double jab
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Gwendylyn Kasparas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
Shima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparas.
Kasparas attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparas off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparas sends Shima crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kasparas is motioning to the referee to let Shima up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Kasparas pushes Shima up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasparas is trying to trip Shima. He has hold of a leg but Shima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kasparas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparas looking to pass the guard.
Shima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kasparas uses it to pass to side control.
Shima is not content to let Kasparas control the position.
Shima seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasparas dominates the positioning.
Kasparas is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shima regains half guard, as Kasparas was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima is looking to control Kasparas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?
Shima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shima wants to get back to full guard.
Shima actively working from the bottom here.
Kasparas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
Kasparas is thwarting Shima's attempts to control the position.
Kasparas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Kasparas there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima wants to get back to full guard.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Kasparas thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Kasparas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasparas connects with a nice short shot to Shima's temple.
Shima actively working from the bottom here.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Shima is trying to control but Kasparas passes into side control!
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasparas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shima is not content to let Kasparas control the position.
Check out the look on Kasparas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 Shima is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparas lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Shima! Kasparas senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Shima out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gwendylyn Kasparas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 3702 p4p, 2579 weight class) and Bubba Stylez (ranked 394 p4p, 273 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stylez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jack.
A big right from Stylez misses.
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stylez circles away.
Stylez throws a counter combo.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Stylez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stylez! But no joy.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Jack scores with a jab.
Stylez rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Stylez avoids the elbow strike from Jack, against the cage.
Stylez prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stylez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cactus Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stylez is stalling here.
Stylez gets underhooks to prevent Jack's takedown attempt.
Stylez pushes off an throws an elbow but Jack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stylez slows down the pace here.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Stylez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stylez counters with a nice right hand that sends Jack toppling to the canvas! Jack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stylez finish him?!
 Jack is rocked!
It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Jack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stylez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stylez circles away quickly and effectively.
Stylez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Stylez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jack! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Stylez!
Bubba Stylez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Hedley (ranked 1787 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Rolando Delgado (ranked 201 p4p, 262 weight class). Rolando Delgado acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolando Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedley misses with an uppercut.
Hedley scores with a leg kick.
Delgado tries to clinch but Hedley is having none of it.
A slow jab from Hedley misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Delgado.
Hedley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delgado walks into a jab.
It looks like Rolando Delgado has been cut.
Delgado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedley scores with a hook to the body.
Hedley lands with a right to the head.
Delgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delgado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hedley doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Delgado misses.
Hedley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delgado.
Lane Hedley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedley cracks a nice hook into Delgado's ribs.
Hedley clobbers Delgado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hedley moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delgado avoids the head kick by Hedley.
Delgado throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Hedley's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Delgado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hedley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedley cracks Delgado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hedley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Delgado to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Delgado clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hedley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lane Hedley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Nagato (ranked 1391 p4p, 3710 weight class) and Ville Valo (ranked 65 p4p, 117 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jambo Nagato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Nagato throws a jab when Valo was well out of range.
Nagato connects with the punch.
Nagato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagato swats away the attempt to clinch by Valo.
Nagato avoids the head kick by Valo.
A combination from Nagato does no damage.
Valo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valo takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagato blocks an uppercut.
Nagato can't find room to land a body shot as Valo controls the action.
Valo blocks a body shot from Nagato.
Nagato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nagato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valo looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Nagato.
Nagato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo can't find room to land a body shot as Nagato controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nagato.
Valo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagato avoids the damage to the body.
Valo has Nagato pressed against the cage.
Nagato lands a right hand.
Valo is trying to break the clinch but Nagato has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nagato.
Nice body punch from Nagato.
Valo looks winded!
Nagato manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagato misses with a wild combination.
Nagato drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Valo right on the button. Valo goes down! Nagato follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nagato gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Nagato!
A very excited looking Jambo Nagato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Cunningham (ranked 826 p4p, 675 weight class) and Patrick Van Kerckhoven (ranked 101 p4p, 79 weight class). Van Kerckhoven has chosen Neo Cortex - Elements (Daniel Cain Remix) as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cunningham throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kerckhoven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Van Kerckhoven ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kerckhoven also avoids with ease.
Van Kerckhoven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Cunningham shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cunningham blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham has a takedown stuffed.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
Cunningham throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunningham trying to control the position but Van Kerckhoven is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunningham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Kerckhoven felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Kerckhoven is looking for a sweep.
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard, as Cunningham was trying to land strikes.
Cunningham is pressing down on Van Kerckhoven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kerckhoven is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham controlling the pace.
Cunningham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Cunningham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cunningham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura but Van Kerckhoven is defending well.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Cunningham has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cunningham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kerckhoven's head.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham thows a huge punch but Van Kerckhoven dodges it nicely.
Cunningham prevents Van Kerckhoven from improving his position.
Cunningham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kerckhoven's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Kerckhoven keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham goes for a double leg but Van Kerckhoven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Kerckhoven continues to drive forward.
Cunningham looking for a takedown.
Van Kerckhoven tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Van Kerckhoven tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cunningham.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Kerckhoven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Kerckhoven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Kerckhoven digs a right hand underneath Cunningham's ribcage. Cunningham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Van Kerckhoven is controlling him.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Kerckhoven blocks a jab.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws a push kick but Cunningham slaps the foot to one side.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Kerckhoven throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kerckhoven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunningham.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cunningham.
Cunningham throws out a loose jab but Van Kerckhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Kerckhoven to the ground. Cunningham is now in Van Kerckhoven's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Kerckhoven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunningham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham scores with a jab.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.
Cunningham lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Kerckhoven in his tracks.
Van Kerckhoven's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Kerckhoven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cunningham misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Cunningham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Kerckhoven doesn't seem phased though.
Van Kerckhoven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the body kick
and Cunningham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Kerckhoven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunningham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Kerckhoven can do to turn this around?
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunningham is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Kerckhoven has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cunningham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Van Kerckhoven is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard, as Cunningham was trying to land strikes.
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Kerckhoven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Dennis Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Van Kerckhoven is defending well.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Van Kerckhoven is working from the bottom.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Kerckhoven is staying active underneath Cunningham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kerckhoven.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Van Kerckhoven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Kerckhoven gets caught flat footed, as Cunningham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Van Kerckhoven pulls Cunningham in to control the position.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Kerckhoven is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cunningham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kerckhoven swivels and escapes.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kerckhoven as he avoids it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Cunningham shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Kerckhoven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Kerckhoven misses the target.
A shot to the body from Cunningham misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Kerckhoven misses with the head strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head.
Van Kerckhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Kerckhoven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cunningham looking for a takedown.
Cunningham avoiding damage as Van Kerckhoven throws knees to the body.
Van Kerckhoven looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Kerckhoven stalls.
Cunningham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Kerckhoven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Kerckhoven is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Kerckhoven tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice shot to the body.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Kerckhoven can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Kerckhoven has Cunningham pushed against the cage.
Cunningham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Kerckhoven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cunningham misses with an uppercut. Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Kerckhoven's head backwards.
Van Kerckhoven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kerckhoven tries to land a body kick
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Kerckhoven won't be happy with that.
Van Kerckhoven can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Cunningham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Van Kerckhoven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cunningham.
Cunningham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cunningham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Kerckhoven is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Van Kerckhoven wants to control but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kerckhoven regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is pressing down on Van Kerckhoven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kerckhoven is holding on for now.
Cunningham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Kerckhoven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but Van Kerckhoven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunningham to get the leverage.
Cunningham not doing much here.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kerckhoven defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven is refusing to be controlled, as Cunningham sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham sets himself, and Van Kerckhoven steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kerckhoven throws out the jab.
Van Kerckhoven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Kerckhoven's waist but Van Kerckhoven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunningham off to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Cunningham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven leaves Cunningham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cunningham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham throws a hook but Van Kerckhoven avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Patrick Van Kerckhoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cunningham blocks the strikes from Van Kerckhoven.
Cunningham moves into full mount! Van Kerckhoven won't be happy about that!
Van Kerckhoven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cunningham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cunningham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cunningham goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Van Kerckhoven turns into him and now he's in Cunningham's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Van Kerckhoven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunningham working for a triangle but Van Kerckhoven defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham looking to control.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Van Kerckhoven controlling him for the moment.
Van Kerckhoven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennis Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Kerckhoven wants to stand but Cunningham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Kerckhoven is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunningham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Van Kerckhoven controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Van Kerckhoven from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that Van Kerckhoven avoids nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Van Kerckhoven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cunningham to score with a decent uppercut.
Cunningham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Kerckhoven clinches.
Van Kerckhoven tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Van Kerckhoven throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Van Kerckhoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunningham as Van Kerckhoven tries to tie him up.
Van Kerckhoven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 996 p4p, 748 weight class) and Suga Diabeetus (ranked 117 p4p, 89 weight class). Savinov comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- Point A. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savinov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Savinov.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diabeetus moves away.
Savinov swings for the body but Diabeetus moves out of range.
Diabeetus scores with the left hand. Savinov knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Diabeetus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Savinov.
It looks like Suga Diabeetus has been cut.
Diabeetus connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Savinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savinov is looking to counter punch.
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!
Diabeetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Diabeetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away.
Diabeetus cracks a nice hook into Savinov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diabeetus lunges at Savinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savinov's hand.
Diabeetus looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range.
Savinov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savinov misses the target.
Savinov lands a big head kick that sends Diabeetus tumbling to the mat! Savinov takes a step backwards and waves Diabeetus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diabeetus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diabeetus circles away quickly and effectively.
Diabeetus throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem.
Diabeetus is still on wobbly legs! Can Savinov finish him?
Diabeetus missing with a left hand there. Savinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diabeetus throws a lazy uppercut
and Savinov counters with a right hand from hell and Diabeetus is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexev Savinov!
After winning the bout, Alexev Savinov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Cloud (ranked 323 p4p, 2141 weight class) and Tyson Bonelli (ranked 25 p4p, 84 weight class). Robby Cloud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Bonelli!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cloud counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tyson Bonelli has been cut.
Cloud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Bonelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Bonelli.
Cloud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
Bonelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonelli 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.
Bonelli slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonelli! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonelli catches Cloud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cloud misses with a double jab
and Bonelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonelli circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cloud to the canvas! Cloud doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bonelli keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Bonelli!
Tyson Bonelli is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyson Bonelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoni Megaladon (ranked 420 p4p, 599 weight class) and Thunda Punch (ranked 51 p4p, 70 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Megaladon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break On Throoooyeah. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoni Megaladon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunda Punch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaladon scores with a kick to the body.
Megaladon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Megaladon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Megaladon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yoni Megaladon has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Megaladon misses the target.
Punch avoids the head kick by Megaladon.
Megaladon lands a jab to Punch's midsection.
Megaladon lands a nice hook to Punch's body. Punch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Megaladon with a jab.
Megaladon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punch circles away quickly and effectively.
Megaladon scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megaladon tries to work over Punch's front leg with a kick but Punch checks it.
Megaladon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Punch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Megaladon misses with a left hand
and Punch counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaladon gets a clinch.
Megaladon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punch's elbow.
Megaladon can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
Megaladon breaks from the clinch.
Megaladon misses with a left hand
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Punch throws out a powerful jab.
Megaladon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punch.
Punch ducks right into an uppercut from Megaladon.
Megaladon throws a body punch but Punch moves out of range.
Punch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Megaladon takes a swing at Punch's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Megaladon misses its intended target.
Yoni Megaladon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaladon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Punch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Megaladon keeps Punch at a distance using the push kick.
Megaladon misses with a double jab
and Punch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaladon moves into the clinch.
Megaladon misses with a body punch.
Punch lands a right hand.
Punch scores with a shoulder strike.
Megaladon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Megaladon keeps him there for the moment.
Megaladon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away.
Megaladon can't find room to land a body shot as Punch controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megaladon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punch takes one on the button.
Megaladon wants to clinch.
Punch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Megaladon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punch manages to break the clinch.
Megaladon lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon pushes Punch up against the cage in a clinch.
Megaladon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megaladon gets through Punch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megaladon breaks from the clinch.
Megaladon moves to clinch but Punch breaks away
and Punch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Megaladon drops Punch with a beautiful combination! Punch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Megaladon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut.
Punch checks a leg kick.
Megaladon moves in looking to clinch but Punch pushes him off.
Punch moves out of range as Megaladon strikes.
Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Punch misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon misses with the combination.
Punch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Megaladon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Megaladon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megaladon looks to clinch
letting Punch counter with a right hand.
Yoni Megaladon's cut is getting worse.
Megaladon throws a lazy uppercut
and Punch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megaladon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaladon misses with a hook to the body
and Punch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Megaladon thinking.
Megaladon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punch! But no joy.
Megaladon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Megaladon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Punch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Punch stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Megaladon runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoni Megaladon!
Yoni Megaladon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Man (ranked 611 p4p, 515 weight class) and Rabies Raivo (ranked 71 p4p, 65 weight class). Rabies Raivo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nasty Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nasty Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rabies Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raivo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Raivo needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Man throws a series of punches but Raivo moves out of range.
Man misses with a hook
letting Raivo counter with a right hand.
It looks like Nasty Man has been cut.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Raivo moves out of range easily.
Raivo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raivo.
Raivo misses with a few strikes there.
Raivo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man throws a leg kick but Raivo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raivo 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.
Raivo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raivo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
Man lands a nice hook to Raivo's body. Raivo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raivo scores with a spinning back kick!
Man tries to land a front kick but Raivo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Raivo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Raivo avoids it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Nasty Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raivo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raivo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man misses with a head kick.
Raivo lands with a slapping head kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Raivo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raivo.
Raivo cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Man is breathing heavily.
Raivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nasty Man's cut is getting worse.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raivo has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Raivo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man tries to break the clinch but Raivo is controlling the position.
Raivo scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raivo.
Man looking to stall.
Raivo lands with a left to the head.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to break free.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Raivo looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man misses with a hook
and Raivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Man! Raivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Man to his feet! Man is in big trouble!
Man is rocked!
Raivo knocks out Man with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Raivo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Raivo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rabies Raivo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rabies Raivo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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