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Blitz 167: X-roads of Twilight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruvik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rånny Bruvik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopite throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruvik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kopite's guard.
Kopite controlling Bruvik's posture.
Bruvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruvik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Kopite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruvik trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopite keeping moving, preventing Bruvik from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kopite tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kopite darts in trying to clinch
and Bruvik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopite throws a combination that misses
and Bruvik counters by clinching up.
Bruvik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruvik lands a nice uppercut.
Bruvik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bruvik works on Kopite's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruvik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruvik.
Kopite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kopite has had enough of the clinch but Bruvik keeps him there for the moment.
Bruvik slowing the pace effectively.
Bruvik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bruvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kopite backwards.
Kopite avoiding damage as Bruvik throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bruvik obliges.
Kopite can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopite wants to break free but Bruvik has control.
Bruvik scores with a hook to the body.
Bruvik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kopite is trying to push Bruvik away but Bruvik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kopite is looking to break free of the clinch but Bruvik has double underhooks.
Kopite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kopite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kopite misses with a double jab
enabling Bruvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopite misses with a leg kick
and Bruvik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bruvik.
Kopite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bruvik trying to control but Kopite is working from the bottom.
Kopite lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruvik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopite throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bruvik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kopite is looking to take a break and control but Bruvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopite prevents Bruvik from improving his position.
Kopite trying to control from half guard but Bruvik is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Bruvik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kopite thows a leg kick but Bruvik checks it
and Bruvik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kopite's knee momentarily.
Kopite slips a jab from Bruvik.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite wants to clinch but Bruvik slips to the side
and Bruvik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruvik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopite manages to get to full guard.
Bruvik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruvik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruvik cracks Kopite with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopite wants to stand but Bruvik is controlling the position.
Kopite keeping full guard, as Bruvik tries to pass.
Kopite is looking to stand up but Bruvik isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruvik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopite wants to stand up but Bruvik is controlling him.
Bruvik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bruvik controlling the position from side mount.
Kopite is looking to regain half guard here but Bruvik keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping him busy.
Bruvik is trying to ground and pound but Kopite uses the momentary lack of control by Bruvik to regain half guard.
Bruvik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruvik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruvik wants to take a breather but Kopite is having none of it.
Bruvik controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Bruvik.
Bruvik is looking to pass Kopite's guard but actually Kopite recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Bruvik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kopite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kopite tries to sprawl but Bruvik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kopite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruvik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopite defending well though.
Bruvik stops Kopite from getting back to his feet.
Kopite tries to kick Bruvik off in order to stand up. Bruvik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bruvik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kopite dodges the ground and pound from Bruvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bruvik.
Bruvik wants to control but Kopite is keeping him busy.
Kopite sneaks back into half guard.
Bruvik wants to pass the guard but Kopite is defending well.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bruvik thows a huge punch but Kopite dodges it nicely.
Bruvik is trying to control the action in half guard but Kopite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronny Bruvik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruvik working over Kopite with some ground and pound. Kopite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruvik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruvik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruvik is keen to just control but Kopite is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruvik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruvik wants to free his trapped foot but Kopite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bruvik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ronny Bruvik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruvik lands with a punch from half guard.
Bruvik throws a strike but Kopite avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bruvik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruvik is looking to work some ground and pound but Kopite has wrist control.
Bruvik throws and elbow that misses. Kopite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruvik's guard. Nice move by Kopite!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopite being controlled here momentarily.
Kopite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Bruvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruvik 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Bruvik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to -. Lynch has chosen Black Republican -- Nas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dane Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Lynch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hoy.
Hoy avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Lynch gets caught napping as Hoy dives in and scores a takedown. Lynch manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynch has wrist control.
Hoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoy being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Lynch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Hoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoy is defended easily by Lynch.
Hoy misses with a hook
and Lynch counters with a head kick.
Lynch misses the jab.
A head kick from Hoy lands but Lynch takes it in his stride.
Lynch throws a combination. Hoy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lynch misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Lynch tries to sprawl but Hoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hoy is trying to work for a kimura but Lynch is defending well.
Hoy is breathing heavily.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoy is one step ahead there.
Hoy wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Hoy slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy thows a huge punch but Lynch dodges it nicely.
Hoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoy is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Hoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Hoy has control of the leg.
Hoy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lynch to regain full guard.
Hoy won't allow Lynch to get back to his feet.
Lynch controlling Hoy's posture.
Hoy postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Hoy tries to pass.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Hoy controlling him for the moment.
Peter Lynch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lynch to the ground. Hoy is now in Lynch's guard.
Lynch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lynch unloads with some shots from mount but Hoy bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Lynch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoy cracks the inside of Lynch's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoy.
Hoy tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
and Lynch counters with a nice leg kick.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoy. That did some damage!
Hoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy misses with a takedown
and Lynch counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoy throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoy.
Lynch lands a nice looking body kick.
Lynch lands a high kick!
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Hoy's belly button to the back.
Lynch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoy takes a step back to recover.
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!
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lynch. That one must have hurt.
Lynch throws out a powerful jab.
Hoy avoids a kick to the body.
Hoy misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a good, hard body kick but Hoy shrugs it off.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
Hoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
Peter Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynch can pounce on him.
Lynch digs a good hook to Hoy's body.
Dane Hoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Lynch lands with a slapping head kick.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Hoy down.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynch. That snapped Hoy's head back.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Hoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoy.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoy's calf.
Hoy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch lands with a nice body punch.
Lynch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch feints and then cracks Hoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoy down.
Lynch lands a jab to Hoy's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Lynch.
Hoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynch can pounce on him.
Lynch delivers a nice body kick.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lynch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Crunch! Lynch slams his shin into Hoy's torso.
Lynch throws a push kick but Hoy slaps the foot to one side.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lynch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lynch takes a swing at Hoy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Lynch 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. This is the final round!
Lynch thows a body kick. Hoy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Lynch finds it's target.
Lynch lands a high kick!
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch lands with a cross.
Lynch is looking to slow Hoy down with leg kicks.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch lands a right hook to the body.
Lynch lands a right hook to the body.
Lynch cracks Hoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch scores with a spinning back kick!
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoy. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Lynch. Those never looked like landing.
Lynch throws a head kick but Hoy moves out of range.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynch.
Lynch thumps Hoy with a low kick.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch scores with a decent looking hook.
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynch!
Hoy moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoy manages to avoid it.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
Hoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dane Hoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch scoring well with a low kick there.
Peter Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Hoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoy tries to avoid it.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoy moves out of range easily.
Lynch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lynch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Hoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoy.
Lynch lands a leg kick that knocks Hoy off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Lynch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoy is just out of range.
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoy on the side of the head.
Hoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lynch cracks Hoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoy. That did some damage!
Lynch scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch lands with a nice body kick.
Hoy misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a leg kick.
Lynch lands a body shot.
Lynch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body.
Lynch stuns Hoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Hoy takes it in his stride.
Peter Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Lynch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Pajander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Wicker Man. Pajander comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Giorgio Moroder - The Chase kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Quid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calle Pajander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajander 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.
Quid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quid slips a jab from Pajander.
A slow jab from Pajander misses its intended target.
Pajander jabs Quid right on the nose. Quid blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Pajander misses
and Quid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Pajander.
Pajander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quid is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quid moves away from the strike by Pajander.
Quid just misses with a punch to the body.
Calle Pajander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quid jabs at Pajander's body.
Pajander throws a hook but Quid blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Quid.
Pajander tries to clinch but Quid moves away
and Quid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot by Quid.
Pajander tests Quid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pajander throws a body punch but Quid moves out of range.
Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Pajander. Those never looked like landing.
Pajander throws a shot from downtown. Quid moves away and avoids it.
Quid is looking to chop away at Pajander's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajander throws a hook to the side of Quid's head but Quid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pajander throws a lazy right hand but Quid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pajander 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.
Quid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pajander throws a poor cross that misses
and Quid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pajander thinking.
Pajander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pajander checks the leg kick.
Quid lands a two punch combo.
Quid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pajander's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajander throws a combination that misses
and Quid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pajander sizes up Quid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pajander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Quid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pajander's sensitive parts.
Pajander throws a lazy uppercut
and Quid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Pajander misses its intended target.
Quid slips a jab from Pajander.
A telegraphed right hand from Pajander misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pajander, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pajander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pajander moves in looking to clinch but Quid pushes him off.
Quid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pajander.
Pajander swings widly with a right hand
and Quid counters with a straight right hand.
Quid jabs at Pajander's body.
Pajander lands a nice hook to Quid's body. Quid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round.
That's time! Quid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pajander dodges the punch combination from Quid.
Quid throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pajander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pajander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quid avoids it really well and circles away.
Quid misses with a right hand
and Pajander counters with a straight right hand.
Pajander misses the jab.
Pajander misses with an uppercut
and Quid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Pajander lands.
Pajander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajander looks to clinch
and Quid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pajander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quid is able to avoid easily.
Pajander moves out of range as Quid strikes.
Quid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pajander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quid counters with a low kick, right behind Pajander 's knee.
Pajander misses with a left hand
and Quid counters with a two punch combo.
Quid staying out of range there.
Pajander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pajander tries to bum rush Quid with a series of wild strikes but Quid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pajander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pajander thuds his right hand into Quid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pajander.
Pajander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quid.
Quid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pajander is trying to maintain the position but Quid is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pajander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pajander is looking for a sweep. Quid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quid is keen to just control but Pajander is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pajander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quid's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pajander controlling the positon.
Pajander is trying to stick to Quid's back but Quid is turning into Pajander. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pajander's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quid.
Quid won't allow Pajander to sweep him here.
Quid trying to control but Pajander is working from the bottom.
Pajander working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pajander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Pajander misses.
Quid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pajander misses with an uppercut
and Quid counters with a left to the body.
Pajander lands the left hand.
Quid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pajander connects with a crisp jab.
Pajander takes a swing at Quid's ribcage but misses.
Pajander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajander throws a chopping leg kick but Quid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pajander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pajander somewhat.
Pajander avoids the body shot from Quid.
Pajander throws a jab when Quid was well out of range.
Pajander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pajander tries to clinch but Quid is having none of it.
Quid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quid ducks under a wild hook from Pajander.
Quid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Quid.
Pajander sizes up Quid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnny Quid is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Quid blocks the low kick.
Pajander misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Calle Pajander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pajander lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajander tries to bum rush Quid with a series of wild strikes but Quid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Quid does it's job there.
Pajander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Quid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quid throws a lazy right hand but Pajander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quid staying out of range there.
Pajander lands with a cross.
Pajander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pajander misses with a left hand
enabling Quid to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajander misses with a body punch
enabling Quid to counter with a crisp jab.
Quid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pajander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quid counters with a good low kick that Pajander was not able to check.
Quid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pajander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quid finds it's way round the side to connect with Pajander's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pajander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quid.
Pajander gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Quid counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quid 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieve comes to the cage accompanied by Do Ya Think Im sexy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Nieve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieve moves to clinch but Spade breaks away
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nieve tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spade lands with an overhand left.
Nieve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spade lands a high kick!
Nieve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spade misses with a head kick.
Nieve tries to clinch up
and Spade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nieve won't be happy with that.
Spade throws an elbow but Nieve slips to the side and avoids it well.
Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nieve knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nieve's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieve on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spade trying to control the action but Nieve is working from the bottom.
Nieve is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Nieve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spade working away.
Spade prevents Nieve from escaping the position.
Nieve is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nieve manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Spade is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nieve pulls his head out easily.
Nieve misses with a head shot. Spade uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nieve wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nieve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieve stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
Nieve postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Nieve postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Spade is looking for a triangle here but Nieve uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nieve lands an elbow.
Nieve is putting a hurting on Spade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spade sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieve is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spade's head.
Nieve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spade taking some punishment here, with Nieve in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nieve lands a nice short elbow.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Nieve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spade has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Spade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nieve wants to clinch
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spade counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spade gets tackled into the cage by Nieve. Nieve maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Nieve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Spade.
Nieve tries to land a knee to the head but Spade blocks with his arms.
Nieve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nieve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Nieve controls his hands.
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nieves head.
Nieve misses with the head strike.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieve.
A hook to the body from Spade.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Nieve with a knee to the head.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Nieve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieve swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieve tries to work over Spade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spade avoiding damage as Nieve throws knees to the body.
Nieve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nieve throws a punch but it's blocked by Spade.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spade digs a right hand into Nieve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieve's gas tank.
Nieve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Spade.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Nieve takes a shot to the head.
Spade digs a right hand into Nieve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nieve's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Nieve's head.
A body shot lands from Spade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
Spade works on Nieve's body with a couple of short punches.
Spade lands a hook that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
A short right from Spade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spade.
Spade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spade gets through Nieve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
A short left from Spade.
A shot in the inside from Spade.
Nieve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
Spade lands a hook that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nieve takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spade rushes Nieve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nieve on the inside.
Nieve looking to throw knees to the head but Spade is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Nieve has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Spade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nieve throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Spade.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spade manages to break the clinch.
Spade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieve doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nieve.
Nieve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieve.
A short left from Spade.
Nieve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spade.
Nieve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nieve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nieve or not.
Spade works on Nieve's body with a couple of short punches.
Nieve takes a shot to the head.
Spade is working Nieve over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade pushes Nieve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Scott Spade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Spade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Spade is working Nieve over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Nieve's head.
Good body shot from Spade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade lands a right hand.
Spade is leaning against Nieve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Spade.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Nieve working aggressively here.
Spade lands a shoulder strike.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nieve.
Spade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
Spade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nieve misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Spade pushes Nieve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Spade.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nieve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Nieve misses
and Spade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nieve. That did some damage!
Nieve tries to keep at a distance but Spade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Nieve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Nieve.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade working aggressively here.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Nieve working aggressively here.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nieve struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
Nieve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade tries a body shot but Nieve blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nieve lands with a light punch inside.
Nieve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nieve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nieve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieve with a knee to the head.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nieve swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nieve has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Nieve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nieve blocks an uppercut.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieve connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Nieve controls his hands.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Nieve avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade gets through Nieve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spade avoiding damage as Nieve throws knees to the body.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Nieve.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
Nieve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nieve throws a head punch that misses.
Nieve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Nieve avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Nieve scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Nieve.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by Nieve.
Nieve lands with a right to the head.
Nieve prevents a body shot from Spade.
Nieve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade blocking some punches.
Nieve misses with a knee to the head.
Nieve missing with knees to the body.
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nieves head.
Spade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
Nieve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nieve has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nieve backwards.
Nieve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spade throws a right hand that Nieve ducks under and follows up with a left that Nieve also avoids with ease.
Spade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nieve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade throws a head kick that misses.
Nieve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spade throws a head kick that misses.
Nieve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nieve. Nieve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spade looks for the body kick but Nieve saw that one coming.
Spade throws a lazy uppercut
and Nieve counters with a head kick.
Spade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nieve eats them both and turns towards Spade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nieve looks to clinch
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve Nieve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spade.
A low kick from Nieve misses
and Spade counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nieve.
Nieve throws a series of punches but Spade moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Spade finds it's target.
Nieve throws a head kick that misses
and Spade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nieve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieve throws a head kick that misses
and Nieve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spade counters with a head kick.
Spade lands with a shot to the body.
Nieve throws a sloppy head kick
and Spade counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade tries to pass to full mount but Nieve defends it.
Spade stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spade 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny comes to the cage accompanied by Convoy. Kessler has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling as his entrance music. 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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181 lbs
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180 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Lenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kasper Kessler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler staying out of range there.
Kessler lands a head shot.
Lenny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lenny walks into a jab.
Kessler misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler thuds a left hand into Lenny's body.
Kessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lenny scores with a nice right hand.
Lenny throws a combination that misses
and Kessler counters with a left to the body.
Lenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Kessler counters with an outside leg kick.
Lenny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kessler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lenny wants to get back to his feet.
Kessler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lenny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kessler.
Kessler slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny is looking for a sweep. Kessler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lenny is not content to let Kessler control the position.
Lenny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kessler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lenny wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kessler is taking a breather. Lenny 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.
Kessler is trying to control the action in half guard but Lenny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kessler is trying to work for a kimura but Lenny is defending well.
Lenny is trying to maintain the position but Kessler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kessler wants to take a breather but Lenny is having none of it.
Kessler controlling the pace.
Kessler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler moves nicely into side control.
Lenny seems a little lost for a moment, as Kessler dominates the positioning.
Kessler wants to control but Lenny is keeping him busy.
Kessler throws an elbow but Lenny slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lenny is looking for a sweep.
Lenny is working hard here to advance position.
Kessler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lenny tries to escape but Kessler is in control.
Kessler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lenny is being controlled here.
Lenny prevents Kessler from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny struggling a bit here.
Lenny is looking for a sweep.
Lenny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kessler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kessler wants to free his trapped foot but Lenny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kessler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kessler is trying to work for a kimura but Lenny is defending well.
Kessler trying to control the pace.
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lenny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kessler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lenny is looking to escape.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lenny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kessler is working away from the top position though.
Kessler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lenny actively working from the bottom here.
Kessler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny wants to control but Kessler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lenny is trying to stand up here but Kessler is controlling him well.
Lenny is looking to improve his position.
Kessler content to control rather than advance.
Kessler wants to take a breather but Lenny is having none of it.
Lenny is looking to improve his position.
Lenny pushes Kessler off looking to stand but Kessler dives back in and keeps control.
Kessler moves into full mount! Lenny won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kessler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lenny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kessler is landing with some decent strikes but Lenny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lenny tries to buck Kessler off but he can't manage it.
Kessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lenny is looking to escape.
Kessler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kessler dominating with strikes here.
Kessler avoids the attempt from Lenny to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lenny is looking to escape.
Kessler with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kasper Kessler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kessler controlling from mount.
Kessler prevents Lenny from getting the reversal.
Kessler goes for an armbar but Lenny turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lenny.
Kessler looking for a guillotine here but Lenny defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lenny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kessler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kessler has escaped and now he's on top!
Lenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lenny blocks the body kick.
Kessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lenny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Lenny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Lenny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kessler can pounce on him.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler moves away from the strike by Lenny.
Lenny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lenny.
Mick Lenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lenny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler misses the shot to the body.
Lenny throws a right hand that misses
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kessler.
Lenny throws an off balance right hand
and Kessler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lenny won't be happy with that.
Lenny wants to control but Kessler postures up.
Kessler trying to control the action but Lenny is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lenny is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Kessler crashes against the mat.
Kessler trying to control the position but Lenny is working away.
Kessler controls the position from side control.
Lenny is not content to let Kessler control the position.
Lenny stops Kessler from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lenny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kessler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Kessler crashes against the mat.
Lenny takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lenny struggling a bit here.
Lenny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lenny dodges the ground and pound from Kessler.
Check out the look on Kessler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kessler taking a breather here.
Kessler has control of an arm but Lenny manages to advance to Kessler's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is trying to break free.
Kessler breaks Lenny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lenny keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Lenny controls Kessler momentarily but Kessler frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler won't allow Lenny to sweep him here.
Lenny is trying to control the position but Kessler postures up.
Kessler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We're going to have a standup here because Mick Lenny wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lenny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kessler.
Lenny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kessler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kessler wants to pass the guard but Lenny is keeping the position.
Lenny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kessler wants to control from the top but Lenny keeps moving.
Kasper Kessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lenny is trying to keep Kessler in close.
Mick Lenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasper Kessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kessler 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Kessler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a body punch
and Ky counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ky throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Ky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Ky misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ky to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ky.
Ky lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ky at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a nice body shot.
Jones thows a leg kick but Ky checks it
and Ky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Ky counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Ky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Ky blocks it.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ky.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ky.
Ky scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to control Ky's arms but Ky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Ky digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Ky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ky blocks an uppercut.
Ky misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Ky lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Ky.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ky smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ky counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Ky.
Ky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimlock Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Ky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ky throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ky kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Ky counters with a body kick.
Ky connects with the punch.
Ky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ky scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a leg kick.
Ky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones tries to clinch but Ky moves away
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to clinch but Ky slips to the side
and Ky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ky just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Jones tenderised Ky's leg. Ky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ky counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Ky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ky counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Jones misses
enabling Ky to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones moves to clinch but Ky breaks away
and Ky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ky throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stall.
Ky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is working for takedown but Ky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Ky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky controls his hands.
Ky lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ky lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ky prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grimlock Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ky digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A short right from Ky.
Nice body punch from Ky - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky blocking some punches.
Ky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ky lands a body shot.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Ky blocks with his arms.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ky manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ky.
Ky blocking some punches.
Ky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ky backwards.
Ky scores with a hook to the body.
Ky lands a left hand.
Ky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Ky.
A short body shot lands from Ky as the two fighters clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Ky blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Ky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ky lands with a short shot to the head.
Ky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ky scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ky scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ky.
Ky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ky prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries to work over Ky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Ky gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ky.
Ky lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ky on the inside.
Ky works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Ky lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ky.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ky pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Ky lands a nice shot to the body.
Ky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ky counter with a right hand.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ky counter with a right hand.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Ky counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Ky moves away
and Ky counters with a straight right hand.
Ky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Ky counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones wants to clinch
and Ky counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ky circles away easily
and Ky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ky lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Ky misses its intended target.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Ky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Ky counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Ky counters with a thumping low kick.
Ky digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Grimlock Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaia Ky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Ky counters with a straight right hand.
Jones wants to clinch
and Ky counters with a right hand to the body.
Ky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Ky throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a nice uppercut.
Ky scores with a punch to the head.
Ky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Ky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grimlock Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Ky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Ky counters with a left to the body.
Jones is looking to wear down Ky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones wants to clinch
and Ky counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ky counters with a straight right hand.
Ky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Ky counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Ky connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Ky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaia Ky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Ky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Ky counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Ky counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Ky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Ky counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes has chosen Winter Warz as his entrance music. 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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213 lbs
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215 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell defending well as Rhymes loads up on a big left hand.
Bell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rhymes backs up against the cage.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhymes thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell misses with a hook
and Rhymes counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhymes throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Rhymes is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rhymes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bell tries to roll over but Rhymes keeps him under control.
Bell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bell trying to control here.
Rhymes 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.
Rhymes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Ground and pound from Rhymes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhymes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhymes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhymes working the head and body with strikes.
Rhymes is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Bell gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhymes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Rhymes slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bell holds on and takes a little breather.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Rhymes is proving a slippery customer.
Rhymes landing with the ground and pound.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhymes manages to get himself to full guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhymes is keeping the position for now.
Rhymes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rhymes pulls Bell in close to prevent any damage.
Bell throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control from the top but Rhymes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhymes is on top in guard.
Bell is trying to control the position but Rhymes postures up.
Rhymes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rhymes postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Rhymes from controlling successfully.
Rhymes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bell wants to sweep here but Rhymes controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell pulls Rhymes in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhymes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bell is trying to keep Rhymes in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhymes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Bell misses with a body punch
and Rhymes counters with a head kick.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bell blocks a jab.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Busta Rhymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhymes misses with a hook
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhymes misses with a left hand
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhymes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rhymes lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes is fighting to break Bell's control of his arms but Bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Busta Rhymes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhymes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhymes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhymes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhymes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhymes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhymes lands a couple of elbows.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhymes throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rhymes working a defensive guard here.
Rhymes 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.
Rhymes keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Bell thows a big elbow that misses.
Rhymes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhymes's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes wants to get back to full guard but Bell has passed into side control.
Rhymes is looking for a sweep.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhymes keeps working.
Rhymes parries the strikes from Bell easily there. Bell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhymes to escape.
Rhymes gets back to half guard.
Bell winds up and cracks Rhymes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhymes wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rhymes wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Rhymes wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Rhymes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Rhymes is working away.
Rhymes trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Rhymes is defending the position.
Rhymes moves into full guard.
Rhymes keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Rhymes is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Bell working some strikes from top position.
Rhymes is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Busta Rhymes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bell misses with a straight right.
Rhymes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Rhymes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhymes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
Rhymes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhymes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bell trying to hold on to Rhymes's head to control him but Rhymes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Rhymes connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhymes wants to pass the guard but Bell is defending well.
Rhymes is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Rhymes in his half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell gets full guard.
Rhymes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell 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.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhymes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes looking to pass the guard.
Rhymes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhymes thows a big elbow that misses.
Bell wants to sweep here but Rhymes controlling him for the moment.
Rhymes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Rhymes from controlling successfully.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Rhymes slips an elbow through the middle.
Rhymes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bell 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.
Rhymes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stringer Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhymes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhymes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhymes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhymes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is trying to keep Rhymes in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhymes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhymes.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhymes.
Rhymes postures up.
Bell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhymes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Rhymes from controlling successfully.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhymes!
Rhymes gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Busta Rhymes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhymes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Rhymes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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26
177 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA throws a combination that misses
and Kowalczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SilvA throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that misses.
SilvA uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from SilvA misses
and Kowalczyk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
SilvA just misses with a punch to the body.
SilvA fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SilvA loads up on a big right hand but Kowalczyk slips the punch.
SilvA throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalczyk counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Kowalczyk working the head with strikes.
SilvA can't do much from the bottom here.
SilvA tries to buck Kowalczyk off but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Kowalczyk lands a nice forearm strike.
SilvA is trying to control Kowalczyk's posture but Kowalczyk avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kowalczyk kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalczyk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
SilvA tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kowalczyk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kowalczyk taking a breather here.
SilvA struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SilvA gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
SilvA with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
SilvA comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SilvA goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from Kowalczyk tenderised SilvA's leg. SilvA is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and SilvA counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SilvA connects with a body shot that sends Kowalczyk's belly button to the back.
SilvA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from SilvA.
Kowalczyk takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA misses with a punch to the body.
SilvA lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SilvA is looking to control Kowalczyk's arms but Kowalczyk gets an underhook and turns him. Now SilvA has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
SilvA stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalczyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
SilvA lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, SilvA just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalczyk's brow.
SilvA missing with knees to the body.
SilvA manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA scores with a head kick.
SilvA shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SilvA lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalczyk will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce SilvA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
SilvA wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalczyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but SilvA prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, SilvA just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalczyk's brow.
SilvA misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike.
SilvA tries to break the clinch but Kowalczyk is controlling the position.
SilvA is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalczyk is defending well for now.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
SilvA struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalczyk controls his hands.
SilvA lands an uppercut.
SilvA tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalczyk blocks with his arms.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by SilvA.
Kowalczyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SilvA stalling.
SilvA tries a knee to the head but Kowalczyk blocks it.
SilvA looking to slow down the pace here.
SilvA gets control of Kowalczyk's arms and successfully pulls guard. SilvA will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
SilvA looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kowalczyk has picked SilvA up and slammed him! SilvA can't keep hold of the triangle and Kowalczyk manages to pass to side control!
SilvA manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalczyk tries to pass to full mount but SilvA defends it.
Kowalczyk is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalczyk pulls his head out easily.
SilvA tries to get to full guard but Kowalczyk has control of the leg.
SilvA is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
SilvA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalczyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but SilvA does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk prevents SilvA from improving his position.
Kowalczyk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
SilvA trying to control but Kowalczyk postures up.
SilvA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kowalczyk seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalczyk is nestled in close to SilvA, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
SilvA is trying to maintain the position but Kowalczyk is very close to passing his half guard.
SilvA moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalczyk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalczyk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SilvA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Viktor Kowalczyk.
I think Kowalczyk 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royce SilvA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ghost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Castle in the Mist. Ramsay has chosen Can't Be Stopped as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gentleman Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay throws a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a single leg into guard. Ramsay didn't expect that.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramsay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramsay has momentary wrist control but Ghost slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Badr Ramsay.
Ghost dives in and grabs Ramsay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramsay pushes down on Ghost's head and hops out.
A low kick from Ramsay is predictable there
and Ramsay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsay counters with a big head kick but Ghost shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a head kick. Ghost smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramsay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghost.
Ramsay tries a head kick but it misses.
Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ghost is pushing down on Ramsay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramsay is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghost has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramsay is refusing to be controlled, as Ghost sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay wants to get back to full guard but Ghost has passed into side control.
Ramsay tries to bench press Ghost off him but Ghost keeps the position.
Ramsay is not content to let Ghost control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghost with the ground and pound but Ramsay regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramsay is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramsay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramsay misses with an uppercut
and Ghost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramsay thinking.
Ramsay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ghost counter with a right hand.
Ghost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramsay is positioning himself well to prevent Ghost advancing to mount.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a head shot. Ramsay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ramsay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Ghost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet but Ghost passes into half guard.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramsay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramsay is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghost 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.
Ghost 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghost scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ghost throwing shots but Ramsay is blocking nicely.
Ghost passes to full mount!
Ghost landing strikes from the mount and Ramsay is in trouble!
It looks like Badr Ramsay has been cut.
Ghost raining down shots from the mount!
Ramsay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ramsay is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is squirming around, avoiding Ghost's attempts to control the action.
Ghost misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ghost has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramsay's face.
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!
Ghost scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramsay?
Ramsay is still in real trouble! Can Ghost finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramsay seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramsay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Ramsay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramsay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ghost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramsay throws a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a left to the body.
Ramsay misses with a jab to the body
and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramsay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Gentleman Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost won't allow Ramsay to get back to his feet.
Ramsay is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramsay is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Badr Ramsay.
Ghost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramsay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but Ramsay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramsay circles away.
Ghost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gentleman Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsay thows a leg kick but Ghost checks it
and Ghost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramsay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramsay pushes Ghost off but Ghost dives into side control.
Ghost lands an elbow.
Ramsay wants to control but Ghost postures up.
Ghost looks up at the clock and then as Ramsay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghost smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The cut above Badr Ramsay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghost trying to control the action but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Ghost taking a break here but Ramsay is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gentleman Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghost 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gentleman Ghost!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta comes to the cage accompanied by Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo. Fletcher has chosen Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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146 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LaMotta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaMotta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fletcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaMotta misses with a jab to the body
and Fletcher counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
Fletcher thows a big elbow that misses.
Fletcher throws a strike but LaMotta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LaMotta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LaMotta throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaMotta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LaMotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
Fletcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaMotta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fletcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fletcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LaMotta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fletcher.
LaMotta in side control, throwing shots but Fletcher defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fletcher is looking to regain half guard here but LaMotta keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaMotta laying and praying for a moment but Fletcher takes advantage and regains half guard.
LaMotta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fletcher works his way to full guard. Good work.
LaMotta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaMotta postures up in Fletcher's guard and throws a big left but Fletcher blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
LaMotta is working Fletcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaMotta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing LaMotta from controlling successfully.
LaMotta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fletcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaMotta is aware though and is defending well.
Fletcher has his foot on LaMotta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaMotta works his way back into a safe position though.
Fletcher is looking for a triangle here but LaMotta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher gets back to half guard.
LaMotta prevents Fletcher from improving his position.
LaMotta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fletcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaMotta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake LaMotta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a right hand to the body.
LaMotta tries to land a leg kick but Fletcher saw it coming and moves away.
LaMotta misses with a body kick.
Fletcher works the jab nicely.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the body
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaMotta won't be happy with that.
LaMotta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fletcher.
Fletcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaMotta, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta is looking to regain half guard here but Fletcher keeps moving and retains side control.
LaMotta sneaks back into half guard.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fletcher is stalling here. LaMotta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fletcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LaMotta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fletcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher is trying to control. LaMotta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fletcher is stalling here. LaMotta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fletcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LaMotta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LaMotta wants to control but Fletcher is keeping him busy.
LaMotta tries to score with some ground and pound. Fletcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LaMotta wants to take a breather but Fletcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for LaMotta.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher keeping full guard, as LaMotta tries to pass.
LaMotta throws a big right hand that misses.
LaMotta won't allow Fletcher to sweep him here.
LaMotta throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fletcher wants to improve his position but instead LaMotta has moved into half guard.
Fletcher moves into full guard.
LaMotta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fletcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaMotta defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and LaMotta counters with a nice body shot.
LaMotta swings widly with a right hand
and Fletcher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LaMotta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LaMotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fletcher.
Fletcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fletcher scores with a hook to the body. LaMotta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fletcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped LaMotta in his tracks.
LaMotta throws a head kick that misses.
Fletcher fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fletcher swinging wildly here.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and LaMotta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaMotta defends it nicely.
Jake LaMotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Fletcher scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from LaMotta misses the target.
LaMotta throws a poor cross that misses
so Fletcher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fletcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Fletcher throws and elbow that misses. LaMotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fletcher's guard. Nice move by LaMotta!
LaMotta connects with a couple of short punches.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing LaMotta from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaMotta is one step ahead there.
Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaMotta is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rmarkas Fletcher just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaMotta staying out of range there.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fletcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaMotta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaMotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LaMotta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fletcher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaMotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaMotta tries to roll over but Fletcher keeps him under control.
Fletcher works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher landing a few strikes.
Fletcher tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fletcher lands a nice forearm strike.
Rmarkas Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fletcher tries to move into full mount but can't pass LaMotta's legs.
LaMotta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
LaMotta trying to hold on to Fletcher's head to control him but Fletcher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta taking some punishment here, with Fletcher in his half guard.
Fletcher working the head and body with strikes.
Fletcher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaMotta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fletcher.
Fletcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaMotta's head.
Fletcher is just content to waste time from the top position. LaMotta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fletcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fletcher pushing down on LaMotta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Fletcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fletcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LaMotta controlling the position well.
LaMotta is refusing to be controlled, as Fletcher sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
LaMotta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fletcher counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
LaMotta controls Fletcher momentarily but Fletcher frees himself.
Fletcher stopping the sweep attempt from LaMotta.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
LaMotta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fletcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
LaMotta 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.
Fletcher throwing strikes but missing.
LaMotta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jake LaMotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaMotta has momentary wrist control but Fletcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
Fletcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fletcher throws and elbow that misses. LaMotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fletcher's guard. Nice move by LaMotta!
LaMotta stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher.
LaMotta wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
LaMotta lands a couple of elbows.
Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fletcher is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fletcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher throws a strike but LaMotta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rmarkas Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rmarkas Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fletcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!
Rmarkas Fletcher is the new featherweight champion!
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