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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has chosen Michael Jackson - They don't care about us as his entrance music. Anzor Azhiev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Anzor Azhiev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oleg Kharitonov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anzor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Kharitonov lands but Azhiev takes it in his stride.
It looks like Anzor Azhiev has been cut.
Azhiev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Azhiev tries to clinch up but Kharitonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Azhiev cracks a nice hook into Kharitonov's ribs.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov has his takedown stuffed
and Azhiev counters by clinching up.
Azhiev goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Azhiev takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the temple. Azhiev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kharitonov misses with a head kick.
Kharitonov scores with a one two! Azhiev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Azhiev is rocked!
Kharitonov has managed to clinch.
Oh Azhiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kharitonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Azhiev controls his hands.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov closes the distance and pushes Azhiev back into the cage.
Azhiev blocks the elbow strike.
Kharitonov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kharitonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharitonov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Azhiev to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kharitonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleg Kharitonov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riddle dips to his left and cracks Wolfe with an uppercut!
Wolfe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riddle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Wolfe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
Riddle moves into the clinch.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle cracks Wolfe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolfe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Riddle works the jab nicely.
Riddle thows a body kick. Wolfe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riddle drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wolfe right on the button. Wolfe goes down! Riddle follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Riddle gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Riddle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neithan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by X Japan - Kurenai. Sanderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Run the Military. Dan Sanderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neithan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanderson.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Sanderson wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Sanderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanderson from advancing to side control.
Sanderson working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Sanderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanderson slips a nice elbow through Hardy's hands, connecting with Hardy's forehead.
Sanderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanderson trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Sanderson slips a nice elbow through Hardy's hands, connecting with Hardy's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Sanderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanderson.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neithan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanderson off to one side.
Neithan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sanderson.
Hardy works over Sanderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Sanderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanderson lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanderson tries to advance to mount but Hardy denies him.
Hardy is letting Sanderson control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanderson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hardy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sanderson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hardy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sanderson lets go of the hold and Hardy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Sanderson!
A relieved looking Dan Sanderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Joshua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Joshua!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua lands a nice hook to Mercier's body. Mercier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Mercier.
Mercier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Joshua!
Joshua working to try and regain half guard.
Mercier sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mercier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joshua?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joshua because Mercier loaded up on that one.
Joshua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mercier is stalling here but it's allowed Joshua to get half guard.
Joshua keeping control of the position.
Mercier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua tries to get to full guard but Mercier has control of the leg.
Mercier controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joshua.
Joshua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mercier 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.
Mercier being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier advances to half guard.
Mercier seems to be looking for submissions.
Mercier is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joshua wants to control but Mercier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercier is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mercier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joshua has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mercier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joshua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercier avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.
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 Reynald Mercier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercier throws out the jab.
Reynald Mercier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercier throws a good cross that connects.
Joshua is looking to clinch but Mercier is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercier.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mercier lands a two punch combo.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercier.
Mercier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joshua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joshua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Joshua trying to control the action but Mercier is working from the bottom.
Joshua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Joshua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercier keeps working.
Joshua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mercier, who protects the arm well.
Mercier can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mercier holds on to Joshua's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mercier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joshua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joshua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mercier defends it well.
Mercier is trying is best to control the position here.
Mercier trying to hold on to Joshua's head to control him but Joshua postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercier is refusing to be controlled, as Joshua sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Joshua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercier misses with a double jab
and Joshua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercier thinking.
Joshua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Joshua!
Reynald Mercier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joshua is positioning himself well to prevent Mercier advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua gets back to full guard.
Joshua seems keen to control Mercier's posture.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Mercier throws a strike but Joshua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mercier seems keen to control Joshua's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Mercier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joshua has passed into half guard!
Joshua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joshua is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua has Mercier up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joshua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Joshua!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries to reverse the position but Mercier maintains control.
Mercier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joshua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercier lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercier throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joshua because Mercier loaded up on that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Joshua.
I think Joshua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Joshua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fabolous - My Time ft. Jeremih. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Reem.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Reem gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Reem won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Reem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Reem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Reem 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reem wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reem wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem walks into a jab.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Wilson counters with a crisp one two that drops Reem! Wilson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reem to his feet! Reem is in big trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Reem moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem tries to clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Reem closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reem wants to clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Reem walks into a jab.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson scores with a one two! Reem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reem tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem is rocked!
Wilson thuds a left hand into Reem's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reem tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Reem badly! He tries to strike back but Wilson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Reem out cold! Oh man, Reem will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Wilson!
A very excited looking George Wilson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Worsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsley checks a leg kick.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worsley moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Edwards lands a head kick!
It looks like Lewis Worsley has been cut.
Worsley rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worsley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Worsley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Worsley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from Worsley, against the cage.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Worsley avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards tries to stall but Worsley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worsley.
A short right from Worsley.
Worsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Worsley.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Worsley blocks with his arms.
Worsley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards stalling.
Worsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worsley tries to land a knee to the head but Edwards blocks with his arms.
Worsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks the inside of Worsley's front leg.
Worsley tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Worsley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Worsley's shoulder, as Worsley tries to avoid the shot.
Worsley darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Worsley tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Worsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worsley tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Worsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards throws a push kick but Worsley slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Worsley blocks the low kick.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Worsley at a distance.
Worsley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Worsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards slips under a jab from Worsley.
Worsley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worsley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Worsley rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Worsley blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Worsley's leg. Worsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards tries a low kick but Worsley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Worsley's cut.
That's time! Worsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Worsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Worsley.
Worsley scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worsley.
Worsley tries to clinch up
and Edwards finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Worsley's head.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Worsley as he checks the leg kick.
Worsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
Edwards taking a breather.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
Worsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Worsley throws an elbow but it misses.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Worsley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edwards misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Worsley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Worsley 's knee.
Worsley tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worsley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Worsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worsley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards throws a push kick but Worsley slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aaron Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worsley avoids the head kick by Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsley wants to clinch.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Worsley saw that one coming.
Worsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Worsley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards throws a head kick but Worsley moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Worsley tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lewis Worsley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Worsley as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worsley tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Worsley moves away from the strike by Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Worsley's ribs.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Worsley counters with a nice body shot.
Worsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Worsley pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Worsley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards cracks Worsley with a nice body shot.
Worsley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worsley managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Worsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worsley blocks it with crossed arms.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Worsley.
Lewis Worsley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Worsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Worsley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Worsley managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Worsley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Worsley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards with a knee to the head.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Worsley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards is trying to maintain a safe position but Worsley gets an underhook and turns Edwards into the cage.
Edwards working Worsley over with knees to the body.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worsley is defending well for now.
Edwards tries to stall but Worsley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Worsley missing with knees to the body.
Lewis Worsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Worsley throws an elbow but misses.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from Worsley.
Edwards trying to stall but Worsley improves his position.
Worsley missing with knees to the body.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Worsley is controlling the position.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worsley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edwards blocks it with crossed arms.
Worsley misses with an elbow strike.
Worsley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Worsley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Worsley.
Worsley misses with an elbow over the top.
Worsley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worsley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Worsley looking to throw knees to the head but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Worsley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Worsley takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Edwards!
Aaron Edwards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Johnny Drama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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224 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marvin Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Marvin Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Marvin Washington has been cut.
Washington thumps Drama with a low kick.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Drama is out of range.
Drama avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington checks a low kick from Drama.
Drama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Drama counters with a nice uppercut.
Drama misses with a body shot
and Drama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.
Drama avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington moves out of range as Drama strikes.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drama misses with a body punch
and Washington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drama really felt that one!
Drama looks gassed!
Drama throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle, before Washington throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Drama's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Washington lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Marvin Washington!
A less than humble Marvin Washington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr comes to the cage accompanied by Welsh National Anthem. Tommy Farr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Farr misses the target.
Farr connects with a right hand. Eldridge shakes it off.
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
Farr drops Eldridge with a beautiful combination! Eldridge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Farr is looking for the KO!
Eldridge is rocked!
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!
Farr throws a jab but it's blocked by Eldridge.
Farr lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Farr. Those never looked like landing.
Eldridge misses with a hook.
Farr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldridge.
The fighters circling - Farr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eldridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eldridge scores with a punch to the head.
Farr misses with a double jab.
Farr lands a lovely overhand right.
Eldridge is looking to score with low kicks.
Farr scores with a sloppy right hand. Eldridge should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Michael Eldridge's cut even more.
Eldridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Eldridge misses.
Good work by Farr as he checks the leg kick.
Farr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farr blocks a head kick by Eldridge.
Eldridge throws a lazy right hand but Farr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farr.
Farr blocks a head kick by Eldridge.
Farr misses with a hook. Eldridge ducked under it nicely.
Farr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Farr misses.
Eldridge looks for the body kick but Farr saw that one coming.
Tommy Farr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farr lands a left and a right that send Eldridge crashing to the mat, dazed. Farr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Eldridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Farr finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farr fakes the body blow, causing Eldridge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Eldridge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Farr!
Tommy Farr gave a mention to [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Leet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leet comes to the cage accompanied by hhhhh. On his way into the cage it seems that Jet Leet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jet Leet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Leet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter tried to score with a low kick but Leet checks it.
Poulter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poulter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leet cracks Poulter with an open hand slap.
Leet misses with a straight left.
Leet connects with a crisp jab.
Leet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Leet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leet throws a lazy uppercut
and Poulter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leet looks to land a combination but Poulter avoids it well.
Poulter misses with a low kick.
Leet scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Leet catches Poulter right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leet checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leet throws a jab when Poulter was well out of range.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Leet tried to score with a low kick but Poulter checks it.
Leet checks a low kick from Poulter.
A swing and a miss from Leet.
Leet misses with a straight right.
Leet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poulter defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leet.
Poulter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poulter was covering up waiting for the punch and Leet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poulter's head.
Leet throws a strike but Poulter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leet wants to sweep but no luck.
Leet has his foot on Poulter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poulter works his way back into a safe position though.
Poulter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leet looking for a sweep. Not yet Leet, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leet is looking for a triangle here but Poulter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Leet is trying to escape the position but Poulter is controlling the position.
Leet tries to improve position but can't.
Poulter trying to control the position but Leet is working away.
Leet manages to get back to half guard.
Leet actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter content to control rather than advance.
Leet is looking to control Poulter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leet avoid being mounted?
Poulter stops Leet from getting back to his feet.
Leet wants to control but Poulter is keeping busy.
Poulter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poulter prevents Leet from improving his position.
Paul Poulter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Leet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Leet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Poulter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leet throws a big shot that misses.
Leet checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulter misses with a kick to the body.
Leet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poulter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poulter regains half guard, as Leet was trying to land strikes.
Poulter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leet 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.
Leet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poulter to regain full guard.
Leet trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poulter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leet is in close to Poulter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poulter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leet postures up and lands a big shot to Poulter's brow.
Poulter can't keep his opponent in guard - Leet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leet tries to pass to full mount but Poulter defends it.
Leet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leet is trying to control the action in half guard but Poulter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jet Leet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leet tries to pass to full mount but Poulter defends it.
Leet trying to control from half guard but Poulter is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulter is trying to get back to full guard.
Leet throws a strike but Poulter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leet trying to move into half guard but instead Poulter has managed to sweep!
Leet has a closed guard, preventing Poulter from standing up.
Leet has his foot on Poulter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poulter works his way back into a safe position though.
Leet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
Leet wants to improve his position but instead Poulter has moved into half guard.
Leet is looking for a sweep. Poulter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter controlling the action here.
Leet tries to get to full guard but Poulter has control of the leg.
Leet looking for submissions off his back.
Leet tries to roll over but Poulter keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Leet dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leet.
Leet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poulter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leet is able to avoid easily.
Leet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poulter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Poulter as he connects with a hook.
Poulter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leet. That did some damage!
Leet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poulter.
Leet thows a body shot but no joy.
Leet misses with an uppercut. Poulter saw that one coming.
Leet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poulter looks to land a combination. Leet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jet Leet has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Leet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Leet misses.
Poulter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jet Leet is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poulter. Poulter obviously looking to wear him down.
Leet misses with a hook. Poulter ducked under it nicely.
Poulter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poulter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Poulter.
Poulter avoids the body shot from Leet.
Poulter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paul Poulter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poulter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poulter can pounce on him.
Leet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poulter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Leet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poulter scores with a hook to the body. Leet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Poulter finds it's way through Leet's defenses.
Poulter throws a front kick that sends Leet stumbling back into the cage.
Poulter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poulter.
Good work by Leet as he checks the leg kick.
Leet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poulter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leet checks a leg kick.
Leet checks a low kick from Poulter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter feints and then cracks Leet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leet down.
Poulter connects with a solid leg kick.
Leet blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poulter.
Leet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leet avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Poulter connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poulter lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Poulter tenderised Leet's leg. Leet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poulter connects with a looping right hand.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leet throws a big shot that misses.
Poulter lands a leg kick that knocks Leet off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poulter.
Poulter throws a head kick but Leet moves out of range.
Poulter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leet throws a front kick aimed at Poulter's knee but Poulter avoids it well.
A big left from Leet misses.
Jet Leet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leet looks to throw the jab but Poulter is out of range.
Leet avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Nice uppercut lands for Leet. That snapped Poulter's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Poulter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leet 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Leet!
Jet Leet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevens tries a low kick but Salvatore avoids it.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salvatore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salvatore can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Salvatore as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Stevens jabs Salvatore right on the nose. Salvatore blinks but takes it well.
Salvatore cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Stevens's shoulder, as Stevens tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salvatore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevens instigates a clinch.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salvatore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Stevens is trying to push Salvatore away but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stevens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvatore has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Stevens won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Dean Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Salvatore thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore throws out a powerful jab.
Stevens connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens blocks the body kick.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salvatore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Salvatore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salvatore misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Salvatore misses with a hook to the body
and Stevens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salvatore lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.
Salvatore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvatore.
Salvatore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Stevens lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salvatore misses with a body shot
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
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 Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevens lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Stevens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvatore's half guard.
Salvatore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salvatore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salvatore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvatore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens throws a strike but Salvatore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salvatore is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens cracks Salvatore with a solid left hand.
Stevens is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevens has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Stevens wants to free his trapped foot but Salvatore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands strikes from half guard.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvatore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salvatore wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Salvatore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens slips a straight right by Salvatore.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens lands a slapping body shot.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Salvatore avoids nicely.
Stevens tries to work over Salvatore's front leg with a kick but Salvatore checks it.
Salvatore takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salvatore is out of range and Stevens settles back down.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Salvatore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that second round.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salvatore blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Stevens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salvatore blocks the body kick.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Salvatore connects with a body shot that sends Stevens's belly button to the back.
Salvatore throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvatore defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.
Salvatore swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dean Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Salvatore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stevens rather than just go for the knockout.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens lands a nice hook to Salvatore's body. Salvatore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. Salvatore sprawls well.
Salvatore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salvatore thows a leg kick but Stevens checks it
and Stevens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salvatore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stevens throws a lazy head kick
enabling Salvatore to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes the leg kick and cracks Salvatore in the body.
Salvatore takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvatore.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens shoots in and bounces Salvatore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dean Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dean Stevens has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Salvatore misses with a body kick.
Salvatore misses with a leg kick.
Stevens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Stevens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salvatore.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salvatore scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salvatore cracks Stevens with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvatore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salvatore's sensitive parts.
Salvatore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Salvatore.
Salvatore checks a low kick from Stevens.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
Stevens throws a right hand that Salvatore ducks under and follows up with a left that Salvatore also avoids with ease.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Salvatore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stevens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
Salvatore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvatore thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salvatore's hands.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
Stevens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvatore moves out of range of the body kick.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore lands with a nice body punch.
Salvatore lands a leg kick that knocks Stevens off balance momentarily.
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Stevens misses.
A good leg kick by Stevens.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens throws out a leg kick but Salvatore moves out of range and Stevens only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore connects with a single shot there.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Salvatore sees coming a mile off.
Salvatore looks to land a combination. Stevens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salvatore takes a step back to recover.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
A telegraphed right hand from Salvatore misses the target.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore gets caught flat footed, as Stevens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens advances position into side control!
Stevens cracks Salvatore with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
Stevens taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens had his way with Nick Salvatore in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Stevens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salvatore back to the cage. Stevens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salvatore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick
and Salvatore counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevens.
Salvatore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salvatore.
Stevens closes the distance and pushes Salvatore back into the cage.
Salvatore misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvatore.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salvatore tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Salvatore back against the cage.
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!
Stevens blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Salvatore.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salvatore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salvatore tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Salvatore won't allow it.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevens controls his hands.
Stevens managing to block the knees to the body from Salvatore.
Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Salvatore from breaking the clinch.
Salvatore pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore checks the leg kick.
Nick Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevens blocks the body kick.
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevens is controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Dean Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Salvatore throws an off balance right hand
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens lands a leg kick that knocks Salvatore off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Salvatore.
I think Stevens 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dean Stevens made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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