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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 291 p4p, 596 weight class) and Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 39 p4p, 88 weight class). Risin has chosen L.A. Woman as his entrance music. Mr Mojo Risin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xylon Kofel's chin.
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Risin 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.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Kofel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kofel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Risin tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin lands a nice looking body shot.
Risin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Risin's sensitive parts.
Risin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Risin checks it.
Kofel lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Risin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Risin misses with a low kick.
Kofel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Risin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kofel. That did some damage!
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kofel slips a jab from Risin.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin misses with a straight right.
Risin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Risin defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Risin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Risin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Kofel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Risin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Risin throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Risin misses with an uppercut
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Risin throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risin misses with a right hand
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Risin down.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Risin's head but Risin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin misses the jab.
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel lands a slapping body shot.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin scores with a leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Risin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risin.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Risin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Risin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Risin throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Risin misses with a hook.
Risin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Risin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Risin.
Risin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
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.
Risin blocks a leg kick.
Risin throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Risin only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Risin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel thuds a left hand into Risin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Risin's head back.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Risin throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risin.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Risin throws a nice looking combination but Kofel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Risin.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Risin lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin checks a leg kick nicely.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risin throws out the jab.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Risin.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel checks a low kick from Risin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Risin throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin misses with an uppercut.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Risin moves his leg out of the way.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Risin tenderised Kofel's leg. Kofel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Risin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Jab by Risin.
Risin misses with a combination
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel lands a jab to Risin's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Risin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Risin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Risin. Risin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Risin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Risin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risin moves away.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel catches Risin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Kofel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Risin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin.
A counter left hand to the body from Kofel misses its target.
Risin throws a front kick that sends Kofel stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Risin's head.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Risin's leg. Risin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Risin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Risin. Risin obviously looking to wear him down.
Risin throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Risin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kofel - the referee stops the clock and Risin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kofel. Risin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Risin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Risin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kofel.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel lands a head shot.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Risin off the cage and back into range.
Risin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Risin throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Risin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Nice defenses there by Risin.
Risin misses with a kick to the body.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Risin's belly button to the back.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin misses with a leg kick.
Risin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Risin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Risin slips a straight right by Kofel.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Risin checks a low kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Risin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
As Kofel backs off Risin throws a huge counter combo but Kofel manages to avoid it all.
Mr Mojo Risin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
Risin thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Risin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Risin doesn't seem phased though.
Risin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Risin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kofel feints and then cracks Risin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Risin down.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risin can do to turn this around?
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Risin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kofel has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel moves out of range of the leg kick from Risin.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kofel.
Risin drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Risin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Risin tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kofel clobbers Risin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin misses with a straight left.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kofel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
During a confident post fight interview, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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