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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Johnson (ranked 2718 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 289 p4p, 360 weight class). Von Lewinksi has chosen German Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zander Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Von Lewinksi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Von Lewinksi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Von Lewinksi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Von Lewinksi gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is looking to improve his position.
Von Lewinksi 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.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Lewinksi is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson 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.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Von Lewinksi won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Von Lewinksi defending well.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Lewinksi defends it well.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
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!
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Lewinksi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is taking a breather. Von Lewinksi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Lewinksi is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson feints and as Von Lewinksi raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson cracks Von Lewinksi with a solid left hand.
Von Lewinksi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing down on Von Lewinksi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Lewinksi is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is keen to just control but Von Lewinksi is a slippery customer.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Zander Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lewinksi is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Von Lewinksi's brow.
Von Lewinksi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lewinksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Von Lewinksi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Von Lewinksi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Von Lewinksi down.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Lewinksi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Von Lewinksi's temple.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep.
Johnson cracks Von Lewinksi with a big right hand but Von Lewinksi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working Von Lewinksi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Von Lewinksi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Lewinksi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson is taking a breather. Von Lewinksi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Lewinksi!
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Lewinksi hang on?
Von Lewinksi is trying to escape the mount.
Von Lewinksi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Von Lewinksi's face.
Von Lewinksi working to try and regain half guard.
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lewinksi can do to turn this around?
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Lewinksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Lewinksi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Lewinksi tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson landing strikes.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Von Lewinksi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Lewinksi to see if he's OK.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Von Lewinksi's temple.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lewinksi is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Von Lewinksi regains half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zander Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Von Lewinksi is defending well.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Erich Von Lewinksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Lewinksi!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bodie Helix (ranked 1706 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 182 p4p, 155 weight class). Bleak has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bodie Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Helix lands.
Bleak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bleak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bleak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bleak, pushing him back against the cage.
Helix throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Helix misses with a punch on the inside.
Helix throws an elbow that misses.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bleak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bleak takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Bleak moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helix scores with a nice head shot.
Helix lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Helix finds it's target.
Bleak is rocked!
Bleak walks straight into a right hand from Helix - that's dropped him! Helix jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bleak from any more punishment! Bleak complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bodie Helix!
A relieved looking Bodie Helix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Wulfgang Bleak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 2234 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Changa Galowanga (ranked 225 p4p, 195 weight class). Ganz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adam and Eve. 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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galowanga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ganz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galowanga momentarily.
Galowanga misses with a wild combination.
Galowanga moves forwards but Ganz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Galowanga dodges the punch combination from Ganz.
Ganz throws a series of punches but Galowanga avoids them all with ease.
Ganz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galowanga.
Ganz tries to score with a low kick but Galowanga moves his leg out of the way.
Galowanga unleashes a big counter combination but Ganz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Galowanga misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz throws a sloppy head kick and Galowanga moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Galowanga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ganz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ganz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galowanga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Galowanga misses.
Ganz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galowanga circles away quickly and effectively.
Galowanga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galowanga.
Ganz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galowanga under the eye.
Ganz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galowanga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galowanga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ganz takes a swing at Galowanga's ribcage but misses.
Ganz tries to land a leg kick but Galowanga saw it coming and moves away.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galowanga blocks a head kick by Ganz.
Galowanga throws out a counter right but Ganz avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ganz!
The crowd cheers as Galowanga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganz doesn't seem phased though.
Ganz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galowanga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ganz misses with a double jab.
Galowanga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Galowanga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galowanga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ganz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galowanga manages to avoid it.
Galowanga slips a jab from Ganz.
No joy there for Ganz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganz misses with a wild combination.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
Ganz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galowanga.
Galowanga lands a left and a right that send Ganz crashing to the mat, dazed. Galowanga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Ganz is rocked!
 It looks like Bartolomeu Ganz has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Ganz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galowanga lands a nice hook to Ganz's body. Ganz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganz seems to have got his legs back now.
Galowanga throws a series of punches but Ganz avoids them all with ease.
Ganz throws a good cross that connects.
Galowanga cracks Ganz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ganz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Galowanga finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galowanga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galowanga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganz throws a big counter combination but Galowanga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Galowanga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganz.
Galowanga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganz moves away.
A punch combination from Ganz misses.
Ganz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ganz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Galowanga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Galowanga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ganz with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galowanga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galowanga throws a jab when Ganz was well out of range.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Ganz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganz tries to land a body kick
and Galowanga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galowanga throws a nice looking combination but Ganz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galowanga lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Galowanga has knocked Ganz down with a huge combo! Galowanga steps away and waves a wobbly Ganz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Galowanga is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ganz flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ganz is out cold! Galowanga holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Changa Galowanga!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 1561 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 155 p4p, 131 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Maestro has chosen Planet Caravan - Black Sabbath 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Asteroid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maestro sprawls and moves away.
Maestro swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro 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.
Asteroid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asteroid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maestro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asteroid has managed to get both his arms back between Maestro's legs - danger averted.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maestro on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro looking for a sweep. Not yet Maestro, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro managing to control the position.
Maestro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Asteroid tries to counter with a takedown but Maestro is quick to defend against it.
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.
Maestro lands an overhand right.
Maestro connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maestro scores with a hook.
Maestro misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maestro controls Asteroid momentarily but Asteroid frees himself.
Maestro is pulling down on Asteroid's head. It's preventing any offense from Asteroid, at least for the moment.
Asteroid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maestro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Asteroid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maestro's body to avoid the submission. Maestro has instead reached around Asteroid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maestro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matija Maestro!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seung Joon (ranked 807 p4p, 742 weight class) and Marco Mo (ranked 86 p4p, 81 weight class). Joon's entrance music is BewhY (비와이) – 가라사대 (GOTTASADAE). A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seung Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Mo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon's corner calls for a 1-2. Joon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Mo saw that one coming.
Mo tries a quick counter leg kick but Joon is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joon.
Mo moves out of range of the leg kick from Joon.
Joon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Joon lands a lovely overhand right.
Mo slips under a jab.
Joon blocks a jab.
Joon throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Mo staying out of range there.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joon moves out of range as Mo strikes.
Mo throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.
Joon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mo counter with a right hand.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mo throws a good cross that connects.
Joon scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mo.
Joon throws a hook but Mo avoids it easily.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mo lands with a hook. Joon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mo scores with a punch to the head.
Mo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mo throws a poor cross that misses
and Joon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mo is out of range.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Mo's head but Mo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mo with a nice calf kick.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mo in his tracks.
Mo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo thumps Joon with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Mo.
Joon lands with a kick to the temple. Mo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joon throws a jab but it's blocked by Mo.
Mo throws a solid leg kick but Joon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mo.
Joon works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mo.
Mo digs a good hook to Joon's body.
Joon takes one to the side of the head.
Mo with a nice calf kick.
Joon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mo tests Joon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Mo's shoulder, as Mo tries to avoid the shot.
Joon scores with a push kick.
A jab from Joon does it's job there.
Mo throws an off balance right hand
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joon misses with the combination.
Mo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joon on the side of the head.
Joon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mo digs a good body shot into Joon's ribs.
Mo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - Joon circles away.
A clash of legs there as Joon blocks the low kick.
Mo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Mo scores with a jab to the body.
Mo lands a really nice looking cross but Joon seems unphased.
Joon misses with a low kick.
Joon jabs at Mo's body.
Mo clinches up against the cage.
Mo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Mo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joon.
Mo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mo working aggressively here.
Joon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mo controls his hands.
Mo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joon misses with the head strike.
Mo has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
Mo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Mo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mo has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
Joon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mo misses with the head strike.
Mo blocks a body shot from Joon.
Mo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joon can't find room to land a body shot as Mo controls the action.
Mo tries to throw a body punch but Joon avoids it by throwing Mo back against the cage.
Joon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mo.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon tries to work over Mo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joon or not.
Mo misses with a punch to the body.
Joon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Mo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mo throws a series of punches but Joon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Joon.
Donk. Joon catches Mo right on the button with a cross.
Mo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mo stalks Joon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joon's face. Joon staggers backwards, shaken.
Joon throws a wild body kick that Mo sees coming a mile off.
Joon throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Joon connects with an inside leg kick.
Joon misses with a two punch combination.
Mo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joon under the eye.
Mo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon misses with a leg kick.
Mo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joon takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Mo tries to score with a low kick but Joon moves his leg out of the way.
Mo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mo tries to score with a low kick but Joon moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joon slips under a jab from Mo.
Mo throws a front kick aimed at Joon's knee but Joon avoids it well.
Joon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mo missing with a left hand there. Joon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - Joon circles away.
Mo connects with a nice looking jab.
Seung Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joon keeps the fight on the outside.
Joon needs to keep his hands up - Mo had a free shot at his head there.
Mo slips under a jab.
Mo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Mo.
Joon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mo lands with a kick to the temple. Joon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo scores with a punch to the head.
Mo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mo! But no joy.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
Mo moves away from the strike by Joon.
Mo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joon connects with a looping right hand.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Mo's head but Mo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mo throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Mo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mo scores with a punch to the head.
Joon looks to throw a body kick
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mo tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mo finds it's target.
Mo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mo takes one to the side of the head.
Joon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mo takes a step back to recover.
Mo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joon is looking to score with low kicks.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Mo is out of range.
Joon looks to land a combination but Mo avoids it well.
Joon connects with a single shot there.
Joon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Mo is out of range.
Mo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joon throws a leg kick
and Mo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon throws a jab when Mo was well out of range.
Mo ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joon throws a hook but Mo avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo blocks a head kick by Joon.
Joon misses with a head kick.
Mo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Joon finds it's way through Mo's defenses.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Mo misses with a hook.
Joon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Mo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Mo is out of range.
Mo moves out of range of the body kick from Joon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mo. That's going to slow Joon down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mo wants to slow Joon down by chopping away at his legs.
Joon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon moves out of range as Mo strikes.
Mo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mo misses.
Joon appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Seung Joon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Joon misses with a hook. Mo ducked under it nicely.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Joon does no damage.
Joon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mo. Mo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Joon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mo looks for the body kick but Joon saw that one coming.
Joon looks for the body kick but Mo saw that one coming.
Mo walks into a stiff left hand from Joon.
Joon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Joon.
A punch lands to the side of Mo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mo ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Mo thuds his right hand into Joon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joon throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
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!
Joon throws out a leg kick but Mo moves out of range and Joon only half commits.
Mo loads up on a big right hand but Joon slips the punch.
A big right from Mo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mo lands with an uppercut that bounces Joon off the cage and back into range.
Mo throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mo avoids the head kick by Joon.
Joon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Mo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joon needs to keep his hands up - Mo had a free shot at his head there.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mo avoids the body shot from Joon.
Mo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joon avoids the head kick by Mo.
Mo blocks a jab.
Mo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joon's sensitive parts.
Mo misses with a leg kick.
Joon blocks a head kick by Mo.
Joon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joon digs a good body shot into Mo's ribs.
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!
A head kick misses from Joon.
Mo throws out a counter right but Joon avoids it with no problem.
Joon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon throws a leg kick but Mo checks it.
Mo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mo tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Joon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Joon thuds his right hand into Mo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joon is out of range and Mo settles back down.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mo tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joon needs to keep his hands up - Mo had a free shot at his head there.
Joon throws out a leg kick but Mo moves out of range and Joon only half commits.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mo! But no joy.
Joon tried to score with a low kick but Mo checks it.
A little jabbing left from Mo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joon throws a leg kick but Mo moved away.
Mo takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mo misses with a low kick.
Joon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon moves out of range of the leg kick from Mo.
Mo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Joon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mo will feel that in the morning.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joon fails to land with a series of punches.
Joon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mo throws a jab when Joon was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Joon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joon.
Mo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joon.
Joon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mo missing with a left hand there. Joon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Joon misses its target.
Mo swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Mo avoids the head kick by Joon.
Mo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Joon takes one to the chin there.
Mo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joon tries a low kick but Mo avoids it.
Mo lands with an uppercut that bounces Joon off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Mo.
A combination from Joon does no damage.
Mo misses with a body kick.
Mo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Mo.
Well Mo 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Mo!
A relieved looking Marco Mo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 350 p4p, 655 weight class) and Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 31 p4p, 60 weight class). Gomi has chosen Wasureranneyo- Yakan Hikou as his entrance music. Hiroshi Gomi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriele Ghiotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Ghiotto misses.
Ghiotto avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghiotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Ghiotto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghiotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomi walks into a jab.
A jab from Gomi does it's job there.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws out a counter right but Ghiotto avoids it with no problem.
Ghiotto misses with a looping right.
Gomi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Ghiotto's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghiotto attempts a counter takedown but Gomi avoids it well and moves away.
Ghiotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghiotto lands a right hook to the body.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Ghiotto swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghiotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Ghiotto misses its intended target.
Ghiotto looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghiotto circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghiotto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Ghiotto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghiotto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomi to the ground. Ghiotto is now in Gomi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto controlling the pace.
Ghiotto working the head and body with strikes.
Ghiotto throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Gomi tries to kick Ghiotto off in order to stand up. Ghiotto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gomi is trying to buck Ghiotto off.
Gomi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gomi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ghiotto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto with the ground and pound from mount.
Ghiotto won't let Gomi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ghiotto controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ghiotto with the ground and pound from mount.
Ghiotto controlling his opponent.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ghiotto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ghiotto won't let Gomi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ghiotto controlling the position easily from mount.
Ghiotto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gomi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Ghiotto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomi scores with a nice right hand.
Ghiotto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghiotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Gomi.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot.
Ghiotto slips under a jab.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Ghiotto slips the punch.
Ghiotto walks into a stiff left hand from Gomi.
Gomi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomi blocks the body kick.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Ghiotto feinted with a counter takedown.
Ghiotto lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghiotto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghiotto misses with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghiotto slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghiotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghiotto slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomi cracks Ghiotto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi scores with a punch to the head.
Gomi defending well as Ghiotto loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Ghiotto is looking to wear down Gomi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ghiotto defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ghiotto misses.
Gomi throws a counter combo.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghiotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Ghiotto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomi slips under a jab from Ghiotto.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Ghiotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghiotto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghiotto. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghiotto throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Ghiotto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ghiotto throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi slips a jab from Ghiotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Ghiotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Ghiotto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gomi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ghiotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Ghiotto avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Ghiotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghiotto misses the jab.
Gomi is looking for the big counter here.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Ghiotto tries to work over Gomi's front leg with a kick but Gomi checks it.
Ghiotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck for Ghiotto with that takedown attempt.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghiotto feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi throws the left hand but Ghiotto avoids the punch easily.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghiotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Gomi.
Ghiotto misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Ghiotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghiotto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghiotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Ghiotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Ghiotto tries to counter with a takedown but Gomi is quick to defend against it.
Ghiotto dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Ghiotto's head and hops out.
Ghiotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghiotto scores with a nice strike.
Ghiotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ghiotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghiotto.
Nice body punch from Gomi.
Ghiotto shoots in for a double leg but Gomi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ghiotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Ghiotto feinted with a counter takedown.
Ghiotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Ghiotto slips the punch.
Ghiotto misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Ghiotto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghiotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghiotto feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi throws a right hand that misses
and Ghiotto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomi won't be happy with that.
Ghiotto controlling from side mount.
Gomi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghiotto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Ghiotto crashes against the mat.
Ghiotto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghiotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ghiotto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ghiotto 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.
Ghiotto trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghiotto trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Ghiotto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto drags him back down.
Gomi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto moves into the clinch.
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ghiotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi throws a jab when Ghiotto was well out of range.
Ghiotto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi feints a counter leg kick.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghiotto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghiotto. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghiotto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Ghiotto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomi is able to avoid easily.
Ghiotto slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
A left and a right from Gomi both land. Nice combination.
Ghiotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Ghiotto ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Gomi as Ghiotto shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghiotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto blocks a jab.
Ghiotto throws a shot to the body.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghiotto lands a head shot.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Ghiotto moves away and avoids it.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Ghiotto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Ghiotto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghiotto won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriele Ghiotto.
I think Ghiotto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
A relieved looking Gabriele Ghiotto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 1918 p4p, 416 weight class) and Munkh Tengri (ranked 207 p4p, 53 weight class). Rize's entrance music is Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. A fine choice. Munkh Tengri has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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256
17 - 10 - 0 |
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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 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Munkh Tengri!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rize throws an overhand right that lands on Tengri's shoulder, as Tengri tries to avoid the shot.
Tengri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rize throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rize misses with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Rize.
Tengri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rize blocks it well.
Rize misses with the body kick
and Tengri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tengri.
Rize throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize misses with a body punch
and Tengri counters with a nice body shot.
Rize tries to clinch there but Tengri circles away.
Tengri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rize blocks it well.
Tengri lunges at Rize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rize's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tengri drops Rize with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tengri follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Munkh Tengri!
Munkh Tengri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 789 p4p, 250 weight class) and Paul Stahl (ranked 74 p4p, 24 weight class). Paul Stahl told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Stahl's head.
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Stahl counters with an inside leg kick.
Christ looks to land a combination. Stahl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ throws a right and a left that Stahl avoids nicely.
Stahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Stahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Stahl lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Stahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stahl lands a slapping body shot.
Christ with a jab.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stahl has time to react.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stahl leaning against his opponent.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christ lands with a right to the head.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christ scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Stahl gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
Christ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stahl or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Christ.
Stahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Stahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christ creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stahl lands with a light punch inside.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Christ is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Stahl lands an overhand right.
Stahl tries a low kick but Christ avoids it.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ lands a jab.
Christ throws a series of punches but Stahl moves out of range.
Stahl scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stahl.
Christ misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stahl.
Christ lands with a straight right. Stahl didn't see that one coming.
Stahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ is rocked!
Christ misses with a right hand
and Stahl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ throws a right hand that Stahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Stahl also avoids with ease.
Stahl let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now.
Christ is breathing heavily.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Christ.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stahl counter with a right hand.
Jeryl Christ's cut is getting worse.
Christ wants to land a leg kick but Stahl is out of range.
Stahl fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Christ to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Christ looks to clinch but Stahl throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Christ taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Stahl!
Our winner, Paul Stahl, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 467 p4p, 792 weight class) and Tim Holmberg (ranked 58 p4p, 100 weight class). Jacira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cherokee War Song. Tim Holmberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aqissiac Jacira's chin.
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aqissiac Jacira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacira circles away.
Jacira attempts a counter takedown but Holmberg avoids it well and moves away.
Jacira throws a big shot that misses.
Tim Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg shoots in and drives through. Jacira sprawls well.
Jacira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacira scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Holmberg. Those never looked like landing.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aqissiac Jacira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Holmberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holmberg throws a shot to the body.
Holmberg shoots for a takedown but Jacira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Jacira scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacira landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacira is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacira is working Holmberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacira connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmberg is rocked!
That has opened up Tim Holmberg's cut even more.
Jacira arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holmberg's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira!
Aqissiac Jacira gave a mention to Knockaround Guys Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 383 p4p, 283 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 55 p4p, 40 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by 70. Le Franc has chosen [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jesse Thomas Babcock 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Le Franc sprawls and moves away.
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it.
Babcock moves into the clinch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Babcock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babcock lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Babcock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Babcock lands a few punches from side control.
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babcock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le Franc is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Franc taking punishment in the form of punches.
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Le Franc is avoiding damage well.
Babcock grinds an elbow into Le Franc's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Le Franc defends.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Le Franc defends.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Franc keeps working.
Babcock 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.
Le Franc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock lands a decent elbow from side control.
Le Franc dodges the ground and pound from Babcock.
Le Franc is trying to improve his position.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock throws an elbow but Le Franc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Babcock scores with punches from side control.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc wants to control but Babcock postures up.
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Babcock lands a few punches from side control.
Babcock scoring with punches from side control.
Babcock cracks Le Franc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Babcock throws an elbow but Le Franc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Babcock lands some shots froms side control.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Le Franc is rocked!
Babcock lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Le Franc is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Babcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Babcock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount.
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babcock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Le Franc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oooh a big shot lands for Babcock! Le Franc is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Jesse Thomas Babcock is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jesse Thomas Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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