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Blitz 170: Towers of Midnight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Titties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swearengen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Story From North America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanz Titties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Al Swearengen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swearengen lands with a shot to the body.
Titties throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swearengen avoids a kick to the body.
Titties walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swearengen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Titties.
Swearengen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titties throws a lazy head kick
and Swearengen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swearengen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Titties counters with a nice leg kick.
Titties throws a lazy body kick
and Swearengen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Titties takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swearengen has a takedown stuffed.
Swearengen tries a head kick but it misses.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Titties.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swearengen.
Titties checks a low kick from Swearengen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titties connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swearengen. Swearengen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titties fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Titties takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swearengen throws a push kick but Titties slaps the foot to one side.
Titties misses with a head kick.
Titties lands a high kick!
Titties misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Titties falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swearengen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titties thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swearengen if he has to take too many more of those.
Swearengen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Titties throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
Swearengen throws a leg kick but Titties sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swearengen scores with a jab. Titties acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen works over Titties's head and body with a nice combination.
Titties throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Titties thows a body shot but no joy.
Titties misses with a looping left.
Swearengen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Titties avoids it really well and circles away.
Titties connects with a crisp jab.
Titties stuns Swearengen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titties throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
Swearengen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titties checks a leg kick nicely.
Titties misses with a right hand
and Swearengen counters with a leg kick.
Titties misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titties misses with a lunging right hand
and Swearengen counters with a low kick, right behind Titties 's knee.
Titties throws a sloppy head kick
and Swearengen counters with a head kick.
Titties throws a lazy right hand but Swearengen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swearengen throws a head kick that misses
and Titties counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Titties misses
and Swearengen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Titties's knee momentarily.
Titties throws a right hand that misses
and Swearengen counters with a right hand to the body.
Titties tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Titties lands but Swearengen takes it in his stride.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Titties is just out of range.
Swearengen throws the kick towards the body but Titties avoids it.
Swearengen tries to land a front kick but Titties steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Titties misses with a lunging right hand
and Swearengen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swearengen misses with a combination
and Titties counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Swearengen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titties misses with an uppercut
and Swearengen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Titties.
The crowd cheers as Swearengen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titties doesn't seem phased though.
Swearengen connects with a leg kick. Titties looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swearengen walks into a left hand.
Swearengen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Titties. Titties obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Titties. Those never looked like landing.
Titties throws a body kick that misses.
Swearengen misses with a leg kick
and Titties counters with a leg kick.
Swearengen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titties lands a jab to the head.
Swearengen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titties.
Good work by Swearengen as he checks the leg kick.
Swearengen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Titties has time to react.
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 Hanz Titties will probably get the nod.
That's time! Titties's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Titties tries to land a leg kick but Swearengen saw it coming and moves away.
Swearengen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Titties to counter with a crisp jab.
Swearengen takes one to the side of the head.
Titties throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titties slips under a jab from Swearengen.
Titties misses with a hook to the body
and Swearengen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swearengen misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Titties
and Swearengen counters with a low kick, right behind Titties 's knee.
Titties moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swearengen throws a leg kick but Titties sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titties throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swearengen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swearengen misses with a shot to the body
and Titties counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Titties has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Titties there as he acknowledges the shot.
Titties throws a leg kick
and Swearengen counters with a stiff right hand.
Titties gets caught flat footed, as Swearengen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titties keeping moving, preventing Swearengen from controlling successfully.
Titties has control of Swearengen's left arm, preventing Swearengen from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Al Swearengen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swearengen misses with a head kick.
Titties misses with a jab to the body
and Swearengen counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Titties misses
and Swearengen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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.
Swearengen throws a leg kick that misses.
Titties throws a head kick that misses
and Swearengen counters with an inside leg kick.
Swearengen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Titties throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swearengen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Titties tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swearengen is able to avoid easily.
Titties misses with a straight right.
Titties blocks the body kick.
Swearengen blocks a head kick by Titties.
Swearengen throws a hook but Titties avoids it easily.
Titties misses with a head kick.
Titties misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swearengen.
Hanz Titties is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titties finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Titties misses
and Swearengen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen throws a body punch but Titties moves out of range.
Titties tries to land a body kick
and Swearengen counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanz Titties is winning the standup battle so far.
Titties pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titties on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swearengen. Swearengen obviously looking to wear him down.
Titties throws a head kick that misses
and Swearengen counters with an outside leg kick.
Titties swings for the body but Swearengen moves out of range.
A low kick from Titties is predictable there
and Swearengen counters with a body kick that stops Titties in his tracks momentarily.
Titties throws a head kick that misses
and Swearengen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Titties's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Titties is predictable there
and Swearengen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Titties tries to score with a low kick but Swearengen moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Titties misses
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Titties moves out of range as Swearengen throws a body kick.
Titties lands the left hand.
Swearengen is looking to chop away at Titties's legs.
Hanz Titties seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swearengen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swearengen scores with a leg kick.
Swearengen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swearengen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titties misses with an uppercut
and Swearengen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Titties.
Swearengen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swearengen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Titties lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Titties pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swearengen is out of range and Titties settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Titties, right into the meat.
Swearengen throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Swearengen 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swearengen loads up on a big right hand but Titties slips the punch.
A left lands for Swearengen.
Titties throws a lazy head kick
and Swearengen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Titties thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swearengen, right into the meat.
Swearengen tries to work over Titties's front leg with a kick but Titties checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a low kick but Titties moves out of range easily.
Swearengen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Titties, right into the meat.
Swearengen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Titties avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Titties.
A leg kick checked by Titties.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titties tries a low kick but Swearengen avoids it.
Swearengen throws a nice head kick!
Titties takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Titties on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Titties.
Swearengen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titties throws a leg kick but Swearengen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swearengen throws a big shot that misses.
Titties throws a jab when Swearengen was well out of range.
Swearengen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titties takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swearengen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Titties moves forwards but Swearengen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Swearengen finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titties swings widly with a right hand
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Titties throws a body punch but Swearengen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Titties, right into the meat.
Titties takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swearengen misses with a hook. Titties ducked under it nicely.
Swearengen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titties.
Titties looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Titties misses with a hook. Swearengen ducked under it nicely.
Swearengen misses with a kick to the body.
Titties misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swearengen checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Titties misses
and Swearengen counters with a low kick, right behind Titties 's knee.
Titties needs to keep his hands up - Swearengen had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Titties misses
and Swearengen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titties lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swearengen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titties.
Titties connects with a solid leg kick.
Titties doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titties throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swearengen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Titties fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Titties throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swearengen counters with a good low kick that Titties was not able to check.
Titties tries to land a body kick
and Titties takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titties misses with a double jab
letting Swearengen counter with a right hand.
Titties misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swearengen.
Swearengen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swearengen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Titties looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titties checks a leg kick.
Titties throws a body punch but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swearengen throws a hook but Titties blocks it.
Swearengen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Titties takes a step back to recover.
Swearengen lands with a shot to the body.
Swearengen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swearengen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swearengen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Titties rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swearengen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Titties is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Swearengen throws a sloppy head kick
and Titties counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swearengen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Titties looks to land a body kick but Swearengen moved away.
Swearengen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Swearengen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swearengen 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Swearengen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Lidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidel has chosen Dry Kill Logic - Lost as his entrance music. Ola Afolabi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tota Lidel's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ola Afolabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Lidel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lidel if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Afolabi.
Lidel 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Afolabi.
A jab from Lidel misses.
Afolabi with a nice cross.
Lidel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Afolabi clobbers Lidel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Afolabi thows a leg kick but Lidel checks it
and Lidel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Afolabi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Afolabi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lidel.
Lidel blocks a head kick by Afolabi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Afolabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lidel is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lidel.
Afolabi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lidel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ola Afolabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afolabi thows a body shot but no joy.
Afolabi misses with a leg kick
and Lidel counters with a nice uppercut.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but Lidel checks it.
A big left from Lidel misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Afolabi.
Lidel defending well as Afolabi loads up on a big left hand.
Afolabi is looking to land body kicks.
Afolabi lands a nice shot that snaps Lidel's head back.
That kick from Lidel tenderised Afolabi's leg. Afolabi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Afolabi throws a looping overhand right but Lidel ducks down to avoid it.
Lidel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lidel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Afolabi throws the left hand but Lidel avoids the punch easily.
Lidel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Afolabi misses.
Afolabi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lidel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Afolabi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Afolabi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lidel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lidel.
Afolabi looking to control.
Lidel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Afolabi is keeping the position for now.
Afolabi wants to stand and escape but Lidel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Afolabi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Afolabi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Afolabi. Beautiful body shot.
Lidel shoots in for a takedown but Afolabi shows good takedown defense.
Lidel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Afolabi as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afolabi throws the left hand but Lidel avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Afolabi tenderised Lidel's leg. Lidel is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Ola Afolabi 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.
Afolabi moves forwards but Lidel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Afolabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lidel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Afolabi throws out a leg kick but Lidel moves out of range and Afolabi only half commits.
Afolabi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lidel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Afolabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lidel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice combination there by Afolabi.
It looks like Tota Lidel has been cut.
Afolabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Afolabi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lidel. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lidel under the eye.
Lidel defending well as Afolabi loads up on a big left hand.
Afolabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lidel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Afolabi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lidel is in Afolabi's guard.
Afolabi trying to keep a closed guard but Lidel is proving a slippery customer.
Lidel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lidel wants to control from the top but Afolabi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Afolabi throws a hook to the side of Lidel's head but Lidel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lidel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lidel avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Afolabi misses with a head kick.
Afolabi ducks under a wild hook from Lidel.
Afolabi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Afolabi finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel moves out of range of the body kick from Afolabi.
Lidel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Afolabi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Afolabi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lidel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afolabi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lidel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Afolabi tries to roll over but Lidel keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lidel in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi is staying active underneath Lidel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Afolabi is trying to get back to full guard.
Afolabi pushes Lidel off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lidel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Afolabi thows a leg kick but Lidel checks it
and Lidel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ola Afolabi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tota Lidel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses
and Lidel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but Lidel moved away.
Afolabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Afolabi throws a low kick, looking for Lidel's leg but Lidel calmly moves out of range.
Afolabi throws a leg kick
and Lidel counters with a leg kick.
Afolabi looks to land a body kick but Lidel moved away.
Afolabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lidel.
Lidel slips a straight right by Afolabi.
Lidel throws a poor cross that misses
and Afolabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lidel staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi lunges at Lidel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lidel's hand.
A swing and a miss from Lidel.
Afolabi misses with a low kick.
Lidel shoots in for a double leg but Afolabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Afolabi scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Afolabi coming out on top.
Afolabi moves out of range of the body kick.
Afolabi scores with a nice head shot.
Lidel misses with an uppercut. Afolabi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Afolabi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lidel misses with a jab to the body
and Afolabi counters with a body kick that stops Lidel in his tracks momentarily.
Afolabi throws a looping overhand right but Lidel ducks down to avoid it.
Afolabi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Afolabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Afolabi motions for Lidel to come forward. Afolabi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Afolabi misses with a body kick.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Afolabi jabs Lidel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lidel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lidel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lidel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Afolabi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ola Afolabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Afolabi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lidel slips under a jab.
Afolabi looks to land a body kick but Lidel moved away.
Lidel misses with a straight left.
Afolabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tota Lidel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lidel moves away.
Lidel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Afolabi.
Afolabi misses the shot to the body.
Lidel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Afolabi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lidel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Afolabi.
Ola Afolabi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lidel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Afolabi throws a one two combo.
Afolabi throws a leg kick which misses Lidel's front leg but catches the back leg as Lidel tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ola Afolabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Afolabi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Ola Afolabi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte has chosen Imagine - John Lennon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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296 lbs
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300 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dana Whyte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whyte's calf.
Da Silva jabs Whyte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Whyte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Whyte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whyte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago Da Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whyte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Whyte getting side control.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whyte is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whyte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whyte is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whyte tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva trying to control but Whyte postures up.
Whyte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whyte moves into full mount! Da Silva won't be happy about that!
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whyte raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Whyte putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Da Silva holds of for dear life.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whyte with good strikes from the mount here!
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whyte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da Silva hang on?
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Da Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Whyte in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santiago Da Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Da Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dana Whyte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korto Grepplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Montell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montell has chosen I Get Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korto Grepplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Money Montell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepplund lands a glancing blow to the side of Montell's head.
Grepplund delivers a nice body kick.
Grepplund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montell punishes Grepplund's body with a nice straight punch.
Grepplund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montell counters with a head kick.
Grepplund changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grepplund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Montell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grepplund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund wants to control for a moment but Montell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grepplund trying to control from Montell's half guard. Montell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepplund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grepplund 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.
Grepplund thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Montell pulls Grepplund in close to his closed guard and prevents Grepplund from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grepplund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montell is trying to keep Grepplund in close.
Grepplund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montell's head.
Grepplund wants to control from the top but Montell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund thows a big elbow that misses.
Montell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grepplund!
Montell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montell prevents Grepplund from getting the reversal.
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.
Grepplund wants to hold on but Montell pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grepplund is looking to get to half guard.
Montell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grepplund can't escape the position.
Montell wants to control the pace but Grepplund is squirming around nicely.
Grepplund is working to get back to half guard.
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 Korto Grepplund will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grepplund misses with an uppercut
and Montell counters with a good low kick that Grepplund was not able to check.
Korto Grepplund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montell is looking to chop away at Grepplund's legs.
Grepplund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grepplund misses with a hook to the body
and Montell counters with an outside leg kick.
Montell throws a leg kick but Grepplund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grepplund.
Montell jabs Grepplund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grepplund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Grepplund is predictable there
and Grepplund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grepplund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montell counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund takes a swing at Montell's ribcage but misses.
Montell throws an off balance right hand
and Grepplund counters with a takedown into side control.
Grepplund wants to control but Montell is keeping him busy.
Grepplund thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Montell is looking to reverse the position.
Grepplund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montell keeps working.
Grepplund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grepplund's guard! Nice work there by Montell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund wants to sweep here but Montell controlling him for the moment.
Montell tries to stand but Grepplund is controlling from the bottom.
Grepplund is looking for a triangle but Montell pushes his legs off easily.
Grepplund has a closed guard, preventing Montell from standing up.
Grepplund looking to control.
Montell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grepplund swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montell counters with an outside leg kick.
Grepplund decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grepplund 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.
Grepplund not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepplund throwing shots but Montell is blocking nicely.
Grepplund passes the guard and advances to mount!
Montell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grepplund.
Grepplund lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korto Grepplund dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grepplund looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grepplund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montell sees it coming and defends easily.
Grepplund seems to be looking for submissions.
Grepplund wants to pass to mount but Montell is defending the position.
Montell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grepplund.
Grepplund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepplund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grepplund trying to work for an americana but Montell has managed to regain full guard.
Grepplund throwing strikes from guard but Montell blocks nicely.
Grepplund 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.
Montell keeping full guard, as Grepplund tries to pass.
Grepplund trying to control the position from guard on top but Montell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grepplund postures up in Montell's guard and throws a big left but Montell blocks it.
Money Montell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.
Montell keeping moving, preventing Grepplund from controlling successfully.
Grepplund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.
Montell has Grepplund pulled in close to control his posture.
Grepplund tries to free his leg and advance position but Montell is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montell keeping moving, preventing Grepplund from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grepplund misses with a hook
and Montell counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grepplund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montell slips under a jab.
Grepplund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grepplund looks for a takedown but Montell sprawls well.
Montell scores with a body shot.
Montell lands the left hand.
A head kick by Grepplund misses
and Montell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montell throws a leg kick but Grepplund checks it.
Montell fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Montell misses.
Grepplund thumps Montell with a low kick.
Grepplund throws a hook to the side of Montell's head but Montell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montell misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grepplund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grepplund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grepplund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Korto Grepplund.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grepplund, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Korto Grepplund!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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161 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Hilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilo misses with an uppercut
and wa Za Banga counters with a leg kick.
Johnny Hilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
wa Za Banga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
wa Za Banga throws a solid leg kick but Hilo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at wa Za Banga.
Hilo throws a leg kick which misses wa Za Banga's front leg but catches the back leg as wa Za Banga tries to avoid it.
A low kick from wa Za Banga is predictable there
and Hilo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
wa Za Banga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hilo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
wa Za Banga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
wa Za Banga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hilo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilo trying to control the position from guard on top but wa Za Banga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hilo throws a big right hand that misses.
wa Za Banga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hilo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hilo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
wa Za Banga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
wa Za Banga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hilo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
wa Za Banga trying to control the position.
Hilo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
wa Za Banga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo stays in close to wa Za Banga's body and controls the position.
Hilo postures up and lands a big shot to wa Za Banga's brow.
wa Za Banga is trying to hold Hilo in close to prevent damage but Hilo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hilo is nestled in close to wa Za Banga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
wa Za Banga tries to get to full guard but Hilo has control of the leg.
Hilo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga is not content to let Hilo control the position.
Hilo working over wa Za Banga with some ground and pound. wa Za Banga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
wa Za Banga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
wa Za Banga is staying active underneath Hilo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
wa Za Banga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hilo.
wa Za Banga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hilo.
Hilo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilo trying to pass the guard but wa Za Banga defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
wa Za Banga wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hilo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hilo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps wa Za Banga's head backwards.
Hilo throws a chopping leg kick but wa Za Banga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hilo throws a hook to the side of wa Za Banga's head but wa Za Banga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilo swings widly with a right hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick
and Hilo counters with a left to the body.
wa Za Banga throws a lazy body kick
and Hilo counters with a three punch combo that has wa Za Banga backing up. wa Za Banga nods at Hilo to acknowledge the strikes.
Hilo staying out of range there.
Hilo lands a leg kick that knocks wa Za Banga off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga tries to score with a low kick but Hilo moves his leg out of the way.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Hilo finds it's target.
wa Za Banga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilo.
wa Za Banga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hilo misses with a left hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a straight right hand.
Hilo connects with a leg kick. wa Za Banga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilo lands a lovely overhand right.
Hilo throws a leg kick that is checked
and wa Za Banga counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hilo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hilo swings widly with a right hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilo swings widly with a right hand
and wa Za Banga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
wa Za Banga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hilo is out of range and wa Za Banga settles back down.
Hilo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and wa Za Banga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick
and Hilo counters with a low kick, right behind wa Za Banga 's knee.
Hilo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hilo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hilo checks a leg kick.
Hilo thows a leg kick but wa Za Banga checks it
and wa Za Banga counters with an outside leg kick.
Hilo misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hilo misses with a jab to the body
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice leg kick.
Hilo throws a leg kick
and wa Za Banga counters with a straight right hand.
Hilo misses with a hook
enabling wa Za Banga to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilo misses with a left hand
and Hilo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hilo 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.
Hilo misses with a body punch
and wa Za Banga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hilo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
wa Za Banga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hilo lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilo throws a chopping leg kick but wa Za Banga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hilo throws a leg kick
and wa Za Banga counters with a body kick that stops Hilo in his tracks momentarily.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hilo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as wa Za Banga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hilo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilo misses with a body shot
and wa Za Banga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hilo dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Hilo throws an off balance right hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a body kick.
Hilo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. wa Za Banga did well to prevent Hilo getting side control.
wa Za Banga gets full guard.
Hilo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hilo 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.
Hilo won't allow wa Za Banga to sweep him here.
wa Za Banga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hilo wants to control from the top but wa Za Banga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hilo stopping the sweep attempt from wa Za Banga.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Hilo just wasn't active enough.
wa Za Banga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hilo misses with a right hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice body kick.
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.
Hilo throws a nice looking combination but wa Za Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilo misses with a right hand
enabling wa Za Banga to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilo misses with a right hand
and wa Za Banga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws the kick towards the body but Hilo avoids it.
wa Za Banga tests Hilo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hilo misses with a right hand
letting wa Za Banga counter with a right hand.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick
and Hilo counters with an outside leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick
and Hilo counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick
and Hilo counters with a nice leg kick.
Hilo thows a leg kick but wa Za Banga checks it
and wa Za Banga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hilo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
wa Za Banga motions for Hilo to come forward. wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from wa Za Banga tenderised Hilo's leg. Hilo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hilo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hilo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hilo shoots in for a double leg but wa Za Banga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
Hilo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hilo throws a solid leg kick but wa Za Banga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hilo.
wa Za Banga misses with a hook. Hilo ducked under it nicely.
wa Za Banga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a lazy uppercut
and Hilo counters with a nice low kick that buckles wa Za Banga's knee momentarily.
Hilo tries to land a body kick
and wa Za Banga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
wa Za Banga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hilo is able to avoid easily.
Hilo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga.
I think Hilo 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 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hilo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus The Bus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen F**king Hostile as his entrance music. Gus The Bus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gus The Bus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herman Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bus thows a leg kick but Holmes checks it
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bus.
The Bus doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bus. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from The Bus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bus throws a leg kick
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
The Bus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holmes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Bus misses with a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a left to the body.
Holmes throws a leg kick
and The Bus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bus misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a leg kick.
The Bus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Holmes as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Bus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Bus misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Bus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
enabling The Bus to counter with a crisp jab.
The Bus wants to clinch but Holmes slips to the side
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Bus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Holmes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Bus throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes misses with a combination
and The Bus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Bus tries to clinch but Holmes moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from The Bus misses
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bus throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes counters with a one-two to the body.
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Bus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Bus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Bus misses with the body kick
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bus counters with a body kick.
The Bus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Bus.
The Bus is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bus misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a head kick. That will keep The Bus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Bus wants to clinch but Holmes slips to the side
and Holmes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
and The Bus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by The Bus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Holmes 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! This is the final round!
The Bus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Herman Holmes has been cut.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and The Bus counters with a good low kick that Holmes was not able to check.
The Bus throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Bus's knee momentarily.
The Bus misses with a double jab
and Holmes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
The Bus scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gus The Bus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a left hand
and The Bus counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - The Bus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Bus counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bus misses with a right hand
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Bus tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
The Bus digs a good body shot into Holmes's ribs.
Herman Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Bus misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has The Bus backing up. The Bus nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
The Bus misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
The Bus throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holmes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes 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... Herman Holmes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heydar Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aliyev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heydar Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a poor cross that misses
letting Aliyev counter with a right hand.
Aliyev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aliyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairtex.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aliyev but Aliyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a head kick but Fairtex moves out of range.
Aliyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairtex momentarily.
Aliyev moves away from the strike by Fairtex.
Aliyev throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
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.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut
and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
Aliyev throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Aliyev misses with a right hand
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aliyev thows a leg kick but Fairtex checks it
and Fairtex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Fairtex has gone for a leg lock! Aliyev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fairtex's guard.
Aliyev looking to pass the guard.
Fairtex isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aliyev stacks Fairtex on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aliyev!
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.
The referee asks Aliyev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aliyev prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Heydar Aliyev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Aliyev counters with an inside leg kick.
Aliyev throws a leg kick
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind Aliyev 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fairtex.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aliyev's sensitive parts.
Fairtex throws a push kick but Aliyev slaps the foot to one side.
Aliyev has managed to clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aliyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Aliyev is pressed up against the cage. Fairtex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aliyev down to the mat. Aliyev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aliyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Fairtex lands a jab to the nose.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aliyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aliyev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aliyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
Heydar Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
Aliyev instigates a clinch.
A short left from Aliyev.
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.
Aliyev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aliyev avoids it.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aliyev trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Aliyev blocks it.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aliyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heydar Aliyev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aliyev drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aliyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex is trying to stall.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aliyev's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is stalling here.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Aliyev is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aliyev is defending well for now.
Aliyev stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aliyev obliges.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fairtex's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aliyev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex 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.
Aliyev cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot.
Aliyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aliyev breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Aliyev misses
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aliyev lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fairtex's sensitive parts.
Aliyev throws a low kick, looking for Fairtex's leg but Fairtex calmly moves out of range.
Aliyev throws a leg kick
and Fairtex counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fairtex is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aliyev still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aliyev has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fairtex prevents Aliyev from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aliyev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Heydar Aliyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex prevents Aliyev from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
I think Aliyev 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 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin's entrance music is I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Russo has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
212 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Russo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Russo's calf.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Larkin misses with a hook to the body
and Russo counters with a nice uppercut.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Larkin throws a right hand that misses
and Russo counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin misses with a kick to the body
and Russo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Larkin!
Larkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russo looking for a guillotine from mount but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin wants to control but Russo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo working for a submission but Larkin is keeping him at bay.
Russo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Larkin is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russo holds on and takes a little breather.
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russo stalling away here and it's allowed Larkin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Larkin just wasn't active enough.
Larkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Larkin lands an overhand right.
Russo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larkin misses with the body kick
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Larkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russo lands with a hook. Larkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Russo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Larkin blocks nicely.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Russo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Russo counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin misses with a jab to the body
and Russo counters with a nice body shot.
Russo throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Larkin misses with a leg kick
and Russo counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russo misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Larkin thows a leg kick but Russo checks it
and Russo counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a combination
enabling Russo to counter with a crisp jab.
Larkin throws a front kick aimed at Russo's knee but Russo avoids it well.
Russo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin swings widly with a right hand
letting Russo counter with a right hand.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Larkin didn't expect that.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russo postures up in Larkin's guard and throws a big left but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin trying to control the position.
Russo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larkin looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Russo throws a strike but Larkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Russo looking to control.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larkin wants to stand but Russo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Russo 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! This is the final round!
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Russo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Russo stands up over Larkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russo trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Russo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larkin is controlling Russo's posture.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Russo wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larkin motions for Russo to come forward. Larkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russo lands an overhand right.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
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.
Larkin misses with an uppercut
and Russo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin is trying to keep Russo in close.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Larkin.
Russo postures up in Larkin's guard and throws a big left but Larkin blocks it.
Ryan Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russo slips nicely into half guard.
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Larkin has wrist control.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo 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 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Russo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Supernova has chosen Karma Police as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Supernova enables Hughes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Supernova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Supernova trying to control the position here.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Supernova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Supernova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Supernova is keeping the position.
Supernova looking for a sweep. Not yet Supernova, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supernova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sunny Supernova.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Supernova.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supernova misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a low kick, right behind Supernova 's knee.
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.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Supernova. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Supernova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Supernova swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Supernova sprawls well.
Supernova throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Supernova's guard.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supernova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Supernova is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sunny Supernova hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Supernova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throws a combination. Supernova tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Supernova lands but Hughes takes it in his stride.
Jab from Hughes.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Supernova avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Supernova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Supernova scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes lands a couple of digs.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Supernova keeps moving.
Supernova keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Supernova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Supernova is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Supernova controlling the position well.
Supernova gets full guard.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
Hughes trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova trying to control the position here.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Supernova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hughes stops Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Supernova is trying to control but Hughes passes into side control!
Hughes wants to control but Supernova is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supernova is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hughes tries to score with some ground and pound. Supernova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Supernova wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes with the ground and pound but Supernova regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Supernova trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Supernova is trying to control but can't.
Supernova is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that second round.
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.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Supernova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supernova moves away.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Supernova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supernova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Supernova off the cage and back into rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Supernova connects with a solid leg kick.
Supernova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Supernova ducked under it nicely.
Supernova throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Supernova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Supernova - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Supernova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Supernova is retaining full guard.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes 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.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Supernova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes throws a strike but Supernova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Supernova wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Sunny Supernova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Supernova is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughesis looking to pass into half guard but Supernova pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Supernova is in guard.
Supernova wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supernova is one step ahead there.
Supernova stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes 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... Ratt Hughes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Keynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody's entrance music is Tame. A fine choice. Keynes has chosen Concerto for Four Violins in B minor as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Keynes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keynes delivers a nice body kick.
McThornbody throws a lazy uppercut
and Keynes counters with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McThornbody checks a leg kick.
McThornbody misses with a leg kick
and Keynes counters with a two punch combo.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody swings widly with a right hand
letting Keynes counter with a right hand.
Keynes misses with a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a left to the body.
Keynes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McThornbody avoids it really well and circles away.
McThornbody throws a body punch but Keynes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keynes misses with a shot to the body
and McThornbody counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McThornbody throws an off balance right hand
and Keynes counters with a series of strikes. McThornbody will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keynes tries to land a body kick
and McThornbody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McThornbody connects with a solid leg kick.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut
and Keynes counters with a straight right hand.
Keynes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody doesn't manage to clinch there - Keynes circles away.
McThornbody leaves Keynes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McThornbody misses with a leg kick
and Keynes counters with a nice low kick that buckles McThornbody's knee momentarily.
Keynes slips under a jab from McThornbody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keynes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McThornbody tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keynes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keynes shoots in looking for a takedown. McThornbody tries to sprawl out of it but Keynes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McThornbody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McThornbody misses
and Keynes counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keynes manages to avoid it.
McThornbody misses with a left hand
and Keynes counters with a stiff right hand.
Keynes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McThornbody wants to control but Keynes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keynes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McThornbody trying to control here.
Keynes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keynes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keynes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keynes 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.
McThornbody is refusing to be controlled, as Keynes sits in half guard.
McThornbody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keynes.
McThornbody taking some punishment here, with Keynes in his half guard.
McThornbody gets full guard.
Keynes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keynes with a nice head shot there.
McThornbody keeping moving, preventing Keynes from controlling successfully.
Keynes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McThornbody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keynes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keynes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keynes throwing strikes from guard but McThornbody blocks nicely.
Keynes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Keynes postures up.
McThornbody looking for a sweep. Not yet McThornbody, not yet.
Keynes trying to control but McThornbody is working from the bottom.
McThornbody has his foot on Keynes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keynes works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keynes with a nice head shot there.
Keynes postures up and lands a big shot to McThornbody's brow.
Keynes throwing strikes but missing.
Keynes drops back looking for a leg! McThornbody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McThornbody manages to kick Keynes off! Keynes jumps back into McThornbody's guard.
McThornbody wants to sweep here but Keynes controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Keynes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keynes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McThornbody.
Keynes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McThornbody throws a lazy uppercut
and Keynes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody lands with a nice body kick.
Keynes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McThornbody throws a shot from downtown. Keynes moves away and avoids it.
McThornbody swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keynes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keynes throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Keynes misses
and McThornbody counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody throws a right hand that misses
and Keynes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keynes throws the left hand but McThornbody avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keynes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McThornbody throws an overhand right that lands on Keynes's shoulder, as Keynes tries to avoid the shot.
Keynes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McThornbody.
Keynes fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Keynes slams his shin into McThornbody's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keynes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McThornbody counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Keynes throws a leg kick but McThornbody moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody misses with a hook
and Keynes counters with an inside leg kick.
Keynes is looking to score with low kicks.
McThornbody is looking to clinch.
Keynes avoids the body shot from McThornbody.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Keynes lands with a slapping head kick.
McThornbody is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Keynes. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keynes looks for a takedown but McThornbody sprawls well.
Keynes ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
Keynes with a poor takedown
and McThornbody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Keynes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keynes shoots in but no luck this time.
Keynes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McThornbody misses with a leg kick
and Keynes counters with a low kick, right behind McThornbody 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody had his way with John Keynes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keynes misses with a right hand
and McThornbody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McThornbody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McThornbody misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keynes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keynes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McThornbody throws a right hand that misses
and Keynes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McThornbody tries to land a body kick
and Keynes counters with a nice leg kick.
John Keynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McThornbody blocks a head kick by Keynes.
Keynes fails with the takedown.
Jab by Keynes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McThornbody is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keynes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keynes throws a front kick that sends McThornbody stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keynes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McThornbody misses with a shot to the body
and Keynes counters with a good low kick that McThornbody was not able to check.
Keynes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McThornbody throws a jab but it's blocked by Keynes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gristle McThornbody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McThornbody 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
Gristle McThornbody is the new light heavyweight champion!
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