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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Rump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Rump 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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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Rump!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez throws a right hand that Rump ducks under and follows up with a left that Rump also avoids with ease.
Cortez throws a left that rocks Rump and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cortez dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rump regain composure!
Rump is rocked!
It looks like Forrest Rump has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cortez stands up and beckons Rump to his feet.
Rump is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rump seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Rump gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cortez is trying to break the clinch but Rump is controlling him.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortez wants to break free but Rump has control.
Rump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cortez's efforts to push away.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rump manages to break the clinch.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cortez as Rump shoots in.
Cortez is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rump hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rez Cortez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmer Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmer Ray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Walter.
Walter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walter is fending him off so far but Ray persists. Nope, Walter circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walter swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Walter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walter. That's going to slow Ray down.
Walter throws a nice head kick!
Walter is looking to chop away at Ray's legs.
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walter, pushing him back against the cage.
Walter can't break the clinch.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter throws a series of punches but Ray avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Ray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walter. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense.
Peter Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmer Ray.
Ray pushes Walter up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray tries to score a body lock takedown but Walter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Walter. That snapped Ray's head back.
Walter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ray is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Walter finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ray's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Walter before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Walter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Walter waved his t-shirt featuring Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Halloween Theme. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ironside chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ironside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ironside with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myers.
Myers lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Ironside's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ironside fails to land.
Myers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myers connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Axel Ironside has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers lands a shot to the body.
Ironside is breathing heavily.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
Ironside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Myers.
Myers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Myers lands a knee to the body.
Myers landing knees to the head.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but Ironside blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Myers.
Myers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Myers landing knees to the body.
Myers landing knees to the body.
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ironside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironside pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myers is out of range and Ironside settles back down.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ironside fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Ironside attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironside connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myers checks the leg kick.
Ironside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Myers blocks the leg kick.
Axel Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers moves into the clinch successfully.
Ironside is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers looking to throw knees to the head but Ironside is blocking nicely.
Myers connects with a knee to the head.
Ironside takes a shot to the head.
Myers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ironside looking to stall.
Myers scores with a knee to the head.
Myers landing knees to the head.
Myers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ironside blocks it with crossed arms.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironside throws an elbow but misses.
Ironside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironside misses with an elbow strike.
Myers landing knees to the body.
Myers lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ironside up against the cage.
Myers works on Ironside's body with a couple of short punches.
Myers lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Myers.
Myers lands a good knee to the midsection. Ironside won't want to take too many of those.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ironside, pushing him back against the cage.
Ironside tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironside just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers with a knee to the head.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Ironside swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers landing knees to the head.
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Myers pushes Ironside up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironside just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers throws a one two combo.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironside throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Ironside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers instigates a clinch.
Myers landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ironside is trying to break the clinch but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Myers.
Good body shot from Myers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axel Ironside's cut.
That's time! Ironside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Ironside is predictable there
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers moves into the clinch successfully.
Myers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers connects with a knee to the head.
Myers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers slows down the pace here.
Myers is working Ironside over against the cage.
Myers connects with a knee to the head.
Myers crunches a lovely knee into Ironside's ribcage.
Ironside takes a knee right on the jaw!
Myers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Myers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Myers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ironside thows a body shot but no joy.
Myers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myers stalks Ironside and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ironside's face. Ironside staggers backwards, shaken.
Ironside throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ironside takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironside throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Myers.
Myers wants to clinch up but Ironside keeps it at a distance.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Axel Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironside throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironside drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ironside misses with a few strikes there.
Ironside shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
Ironside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironside swats away the attempt to clinch by Myers.
Ironside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Myers pushes Ironside up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers gets underhooks to prevent Ironside's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironside throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Ironside misses.
Ironside avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Myers moves in looking to clinch but Ironside pushes him off.
Ironside swats away the attempt to clinch by Myers.
Ironside is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Ironside misses with a leg kick
and Myers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myers.
A short left from Myers.
Myers misses with a knee to the head.
Ironside is trying to drag Myers to the mat but Myers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Myers. Those never looked like landing.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Myers.
Ironside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ironside fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Myers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers clinches up with Ironside and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Ironside.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Myers scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers working Ironside over with knees to the body.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ironside has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers digs a right hand into Ironside's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ironside's gas tank.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
Myers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axel Ironside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ironside throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers forces Ironside back against the cage and clinches.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Ironside managing to block the knees to the body from Myers.
Michael Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myers breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Ironside or perhaps it was just good defense by Myers which made him look bad.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Ironside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers avoids the head kick by Ironside.
Ironside throws a head kick that misses.
Myers is looking to clinch but Ironside is avoiding it.
Myers has managed to clinch.
Myers scores a nice knee to the body.
Myers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ironside has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myers misses with a knee to the head.
Ironside tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Ironside back against the cage.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Myers crunches a lovely knee into Ironside's ribcage.
Myers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ironside tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Myers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Myers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Myers.
Myers scores with a knee to the head.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Myers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Myers connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ironside.
Myers with a knee to the head.
Myers with a knee to the head.
Myers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Myers scores with a knee to the head.
Ironside lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Myers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ironside wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ironside lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Myers.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Myers.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Ironside throws a head punch that misses.
Myers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myers misses with a knee to the head.
Myers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ironside blocks it with crossed arms.
Ironside tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ironside prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironside uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Ironside throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myers lands a nice knee to the body.
Ironside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myers is defending well for now.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ironside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myers is defending well for now.
Myers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers lands a nice knee to the body.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
Michael Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ironside's face.
Myers lands a left hand.
Myers is struggling to control the position.
Ironside tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a knee to the head.
Ironside wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Ironside's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Ironside tries to land knees in the clinch but Myers avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Myers.
Myers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ironside up against the cage.
Myers keeps control of Ironside as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myers tries a knee to the head but Ironside blocks it.
Axel Ironside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ironside missing with knees to the body.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Myers!
Michael Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between GLaD Aperture Science (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aperture Science comes to the cage accompanied by Chiron By All That Remains. Kumtomanee has chosen beat kim like a little girl as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GLaD Aperture Science!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumtomanee tries to clinch there but Aperture Science circles away.
Aperture Science throws a poor cross that misses
and Kumtomanee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aperture Science taking a breather.
Aperture Science is stalling here.
Aperture Science really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow over the top.
Kumtomanee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kumtomanee being controlled against the cage.
Aperture Science trying to stall but Kumtomanee improves his position.
Kumtomanee lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kumtomanee.
Aperture Science stalling.
Aperture Science misses with an elbow strike.
Aperture Science blocks the elbow strike.
Aperture Science takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kumtomanee trying to land knees to the body.
Aperture Science crunches a lovely knee into Kumtomanee's ribcage.
Kumtomanee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aperture Science regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aperture Science had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kumtomanee defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aperture Science wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumtomanee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumtomanee throws a big elbow that misses.
Aperture Science might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aperture Science is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aperture Science trying to keep a closed guard but Kumtomanee is proving a slippery customer.
Aperture Science looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kumtomanee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kumtomanee postures up and lands a big shot to Aperture Science's brow.
Kumtomanee throws an elbow that misses. Aperture Science uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumtomanee's guard. Nice move by Aperture Science!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aperture Science controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kumtomanee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kumtomanee is working an open guard so Aperture Science takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aperture Science fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Kumtomanee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aperture Science dodges the punch combination from Kumtomanee.
A head kick by Aperture Science misses
and Kumtomanee counters with a body kick.
Aperture Science lands with an uppercut that bounces Kumtomanee off the cage and back into range.
Kumtomanee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aperture Science.
Kumtomanee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aperture Science throws a head kick that misses.
Kumtomanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumtomanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kumtomanee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aperture Science sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumtomanee somewhat.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kumtomanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumtomanee slips under a jab from Aperture Science.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aperture Science swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aperture Science with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kumtomanee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kumtomanee lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aperture Science keeping moving, preventing Kumtomanee from controlling successfully.
Kumtomanee is fighting to break Aperture Science's control of his arms but Aperture Science is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee throws a big right hand that misses.
Aperture Science wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aperture Science throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aperture Science can't keep his opponent in guard - Kumtomanee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aperture Science avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumtomanee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumtomanee wants to take a breather but Aperture Science is having none of it.
Aperture Science slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumtomanee throws a strike but Aperture Science rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aperture Science forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khali Kumtomanee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aperture Science misses with a wild body shot.
Aperture Science throws an overhand right that lands on Kumtomanee's shoulder, as Kumtomanee tries to avoid the shot.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Aperture Science keeps it at a distance.
Kumtomanee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aperture Science paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kumtomanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Aperture Science misses.
Kumtomanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GLaD Aperture Science is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumtomanee tries to keep at a distance but Aperture Science has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow over the top.
Kumtomanee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aperture Science has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumtomanee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aperture Science leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kumtomanee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aperture Science is trying to break free.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow just above Aperture Science 's eye.
Kumtomanee lands a damaging elbow.
Kumtomanee lands an elbow just above Aperture Science 's eye.
Aperture Science blocks an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Nice elbow from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee lands a damaging elbow.
Aperture Science is rocked!
Kumtomanee lands an elbow inside that Aperture Science shrugs off.
Oh Aperture Science is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aperture Science blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee lands a big knee to the head and Aperture Science goes down! Kumtomanee pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khali Kumtomanee!
Khali Kumtomanee looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'kimmy, im sorry i took your belt, but you have a girls name so ihad to beat you or allah would have denied me entry to paradise...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Andrakovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson has chosen Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
140 lbs
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25
147 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Andrakovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Andrakovski tries for a takedown but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Andrakovski strikes.
A combination from Andrakovski does no damage.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrakovski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrakovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Andrakovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Andrakovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrakovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrakovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrakovski.
Gustafsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gustafsson thumps Andrakovski with a low kick.
Gustafsson rushes Andrakovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrakovski won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrakovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrakovski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrakovski prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to work over Andrakovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Andrakovski controls the action.
Gustafsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andrakovski is rocked!
Gustafsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh Andrakovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafsson throws a big uppercut that drops Andrakovski! More strikes from Gustafsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Andrakovski lies dazed against the cage as Gustafsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander Gustafsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tate!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ital!
Tate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tate lands a heavy elbow.
Tate with shots to the head and body - Ital looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tate with the ground and pound from mount.
Tate with good strikes from the mount here!
Ital is rocked!
A big strike lands for Tate! That's really hurt Ital and he's turned his back - Tate keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tate jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tate!
A victorious Terry Tate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Personality Crisis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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25
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kozlov throws a low kick, looking for Lawson's leg but Lawson calmly moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozlov throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov gets a clinch.
Lawson is trying to force a seperation but Kozlov has the dominant position.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the head but Kozlov blocks with his arms.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawson.
Lawson landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawsons head.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kozlov is rocked!
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawson working the clinch nicely. Kozlov is working for position but Lawson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kozlov crumples up against the cage and Lawson lands two more shots before the ref can save Kozlov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Karl Lawson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TupperIII on the side of the head.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by Lawson.
TupperIII ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but TupperIII moved out of range nicely.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
TupperIII staying out of range there.
Lawson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
TupperIII maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lawson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but TupperIII has cracked it and Lawson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by TupperIII!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperIII!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby TupperIII thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. On his way into the cage it seems that Kim Figueroa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kim Figueroa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
150 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
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157 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa lands a jab to Hodges's midsection.
A jab from Hodges finds it's way through Figueroa's defenses.
Figueroa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it.
Hodges scores with a spinning back kick!
Figueroa swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges throws a front kick aimed at Figueroa's knee but Figueroa avoids it well.
Hodges stuns Figueroa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hodges is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Hodges throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa lands with a hook. Hodges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Figueroa in his tracks momentarily.
Hodges connects with a looping right hand.
Hodges throws a quick inside leg kick.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Figueroa checks a leg kick.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hodges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Figueroa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
Figueroa is looking to land body kicks.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with an outside leg kick.
Figueroa is looking to wear down Hodges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figueroa throws an off balance right hand
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Figueroa 's knee.
Figueroa lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Figueroa does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Figueroa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Figueroa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figueroa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueroa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
Hodges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a body kick the misses
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Figueroa was not able to check.
Hodges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Figueroa can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueroa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
Figueroa lands with an overhand left.
Figueroa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hodges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
Hodges misses with a body kick.
Hodges moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodges throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa tries to move into range but Hodges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Figueroa blocks the leg kick.
Hodges works Figueroa's body with a nice hook.
Hodges blocks the body kick.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa lands a front kick.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Hodges checks a leg kick.
Hodges throws a solid leg kick but Figueroa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hodges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa throws the left hand but Hodges avoids the punch easily.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodges moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Hodges blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hodges looks for the body kick but Figueroa saw that one coming.
Figueroa wants to land a leg kick but Hodges is out of range.
Hodges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hodges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figueroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hodges attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa lands a leg kick that knocks Hodges off balance momentarily.
Figueroa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Figueroa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hodges checks it well.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Figueroa
enabling Hodges to counter with a crisp jab.
Figueroa has managed to clinch.
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Hodges.
Hodges tries to circle away but Figueroa has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Hodges blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa tries a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Hodges moves out of range as Figueroa strikes.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a lazy right hand but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hodges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodges's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hodges is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Figueroa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hodges counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figueroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges sees it coming and moves out of range.
Figueroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Hodges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Figueroa blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Figueroa throws a nice looking combination but Hodges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figueroa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut.
Figueroa wants to slow Hodges down by chopping away at his legs.
Hodges misses the shot to the body.
Hodges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Figueroa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hodges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figueroa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hodges blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Hodges blocks the low kick.
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hodges.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges looks to throw the jab but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa misses with a body shot.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges checks a leg kick.
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hodges misses with a few strikes there.
Hodges blocks a low kick nicely.
Hodges connects with a high kick.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueroa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hodges is out of range.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Hodges's leg but Hodges calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Hodges moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa cracks the inside of Hodges's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Figueroa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a front kick aimed at Hodges's knee but Hodges avoids it well.
Figueroa slips a jab from Hodges.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hodges.
Figueroa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a right hand to the body.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodges moves away.
Hodges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to work over Hodges's front leg with a kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Hodges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa moves out of range as Hodges throws a body kick.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Hodges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
Hodges wants to land a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hodges misses.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hodges 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 low kick from Figueroa is predictable there
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges misses with an uppercut. Figueroa saw that one coming.
Figueroa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hodges throws out the jab.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Figueroa.
Hodges lunges at Figueroa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figueroa's hand.
Figueroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figueroa blocks the body kick.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a right hand that Hodges ducks under and follows up with a left that Hodges also avoids with ease.
Hodges dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Figueroa swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Hodges is looking to score with low kicks.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hodges jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Figueroa misses
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Figueroa in his tracks momentarily.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
Figueroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hodges's sensitive parts.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Hodges is having none of it.
Figueroa blocks a jab.
Hodges slips a straight right by Figueroa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hodges lunges at Figueroa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figueroa's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges looks to land a right hand but Figueroa moved out of range.
Hodges lands a head kick. Figueroa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kim Figueroa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Hodges moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Hodges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a nice kick to the body.
Figueroa misses with a straight left.
Figueroa walks into a straight right hand from Hodges.
A leg kick checked by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a sloppy body shot
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Figueroa's calf.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges moved away.
Figueroa throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Figueroa tries to score with a low kick but Hodges moves his leg out of the way.
Hodges lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hodges walks into a left hand.
Figueroa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Hodges wants to slow Figueroa down by chopping away at his legs.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Hodges moves out of range easily.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a good jab.
Figueroa misses with a double jab.
Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hodges.
Figueroa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodges is out of range and Figueroa settles back down.
Figueroa 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.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodges misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodges.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodges was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses.
Jab, jab by Hodges - just one landing.
Hodges sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Figueroa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges blocks a low kick nicely.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges moved away.
Nice body kick there by Hodges.
Figueroa scores with a body shot.
Hodges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Figueroa wants to slow Hodges down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges slips a jab from Figueroa.
Hodges throws a jab but it's blocked by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Hodges moves out of range easily.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Figueroa misses
enabling Hodges to counter with a crisp jab.
Figueroa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figueroa lands with an uppercut that bounces Hodges off the cage and back into range.
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodges.
Figueroa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Hodges lands a leg kick that knocks Figueroa off balance momentarily.
Hodges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hodges throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges checks the leg kick nicely there.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Hodges's shoulder, as Hodges tries to avoid the shot.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figueroa's sensitive parts.
Figueroa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figueroa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Figueroa moves away from the strike by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Figueroa 's knee.
Figueroa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hodges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Hodges's head but Hodges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figueroa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa had his way with Gerald Hodges in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hodges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hodges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hodges takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
Figueroa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hodges lands with a kick to the ribs.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figueroa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Figueroa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hodges. That did some damage!
Figueroa tries to land a leg kick but Hodges saw it coming and moves away.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hodges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figueroa tried to score with a low kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Hodges takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Hodges is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hodges's brow.
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Hodges moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Figueroa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerald Hodges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looks to land a right hand but Hodges moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
Jab by Figueroa.
A left and a right from Hodges both land. Nice combination.
Figueroa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hodges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges slips a straight right by Figueroa.
Figueroa slips a straight right by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a right and a left that Hodges avoids nicely.
Figueroa lands a head kick!
Hodges is rocked!
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.
Figueroa throws a quick head kick that knocks Hodges silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Figueroa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
Kim Figueroa gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britt clinches up with Ninja and pushes him back against the cage.
Ninja taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninja.
Britt blocks a body shot from Ninja.
With the fighters up against the cage, Britt throws an elbow but misses.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja misses with a body punch.
Ninja scores with a shot to the side of Britt's head.
Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ninja.
Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Britt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Britt blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Britt.
Britt stalling in the clinch.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Britt.
Ninja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Ninja.
Ninja is trying to break the clinch but Britt is controlling him.
Britt scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Britt.
Ninja trying to stall but Britt improves his position.
Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Britt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja controlling the action here for a moment.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt misses with an elbow strike.
Britt stalling in the clinch but Ninja improves position.
Ninja trying to control the position but instead, Britt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ninja into the cage.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Ninja.
Ninja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Britt's head.
Ninja clinches with his opponent.
Ninja managing to block the knees to the body from Britt.
Britt cracks Ninja with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Britt fails to land.
Britt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Britt taking a breather.
Ninja trying to control the position but instead, Britt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ninja into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja scores with a shot to the side of Britt's head.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Britt.
Ninja is working Britt over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ninja.
Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja punishes Britt's body with a nice straight punch.
Britt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ninja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Britt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Britt.
Britt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja at a distance.
Britt swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja throws a jab when Britt was well out of range.
Ninja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Britt.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Britt scores with a sloppy right hand. Ninja should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Britt scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Britt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninja doesn't seem phased though.
Britt stuns Ninja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Britt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Britt walks into a stiff left hand from Ninja.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Britt.
Eric Britt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninja scores with a punch to the head.
Britt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ninja moves out of range of the body kick from Britt.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ninja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Britt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ninja misses with a leg kick
and Britt counters with a big head kick but Ninja shrugs it off.
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 Eric Britt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Britt throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja tries to keep at a distance but Britt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Britt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Britt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Britt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ninja cracks Britt with a nice body shot.
Ninja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ninja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Britt tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Britt scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Britt.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Britt tries a knee to the head but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Britt has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eric Britt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britt.
Ninja avoiding damage.
Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of Britt backwards.
Ninja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Britt is looking to control Ninja's arms but Ninja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Britt has his back to the cage.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
Britt pushes off an throws an elbow but Ninja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Britt stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja letting Britt take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Britt as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Ninja trying to stall but Britt improves his position.
Ninja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Britt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Ninja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Britt is keeping busy.
Britt lands a body shot.
Ninja trying to stall but Britt improves his position.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Britt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ninja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Britt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Britt stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch but Britt keeps him there for the moment.
Britt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Britt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Britt tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Britt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Britt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Britt lands a body shot.
Ninja lands a shoulder strike.
Britt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja can't break the clinch.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by Britt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Britt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Britt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Ninja tries to break the clinch but Britt is controlling the position.
Britt lands a good knee to the midsection. Ninja won't want to take too many of those.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Britt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Britt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Britt.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Britt controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ninja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ninja has closed the distance and engaged Britt in a clinch.
Ninja is trying to stall.
Britt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Britt trying to control the position but instead, Ninja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Britt into the cage.
Ninja looking to stall.
Britt tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Britts head.
Ninja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Afro Ninja.
Britt is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Britt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
Britt scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ninja blocks the low kick.
Britt takes the fight into the clinch.
Ninja taking a breather.
Ninja's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Britt.
Ninja breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Britt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Britt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch but Britt keeps him there for the moment.
Ninja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Britt up against the cage.
Britt misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Britt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Britt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ninja looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Britt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Britt lands a nice uppercut.
Ninja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ninja is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Afro Ninja.
Britt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Britt is able to avoid easily.
Ninja catches Britt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Britt lands a jab to the nose.
Britt throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ninja blocks the low kick.
Britt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt slips a straight right by Ninja.
Britt throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Britt.
Britt thuds his right hand into Ninja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt looks to land a combination but Ninja avoids it well.
Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Britt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ninja.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Britt ducks down to avoid it.
Britt wants to clinch up but Ninja keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Britt misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Britt.
Eric Britt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britt sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from Britt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Britt avoids the body shot from Ninja.
Ninja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Ninja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ninja as Britt tries to tie him up.
Ninja gets through Britt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Britt can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.
Britt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt is struggling to control the position.
Ninja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Britt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ninja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britt is looking to wear down Ninja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Britt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Britt throws a nice looking combination but Ninja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britt blocks a low kick nicely.
Britt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ninja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Ninja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ninja lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britt dips to his left and cracks Ninja with an uppercut!
Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far.
Britt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ninja misses with an uppercut.
Britt scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Britt scores with a jab.
Ninja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ninja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Britt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Britt ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Britt connects with a body shot.
Britt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Britt looks to land a combination but Ninja avoids it well.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja misses with a body shot.
Ninja walks into a straight right hand from Britt.
Ninja looks to land a left hand but Britt moved out of range nicely.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninja on the side of the head.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Britt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ninja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Britt misses with a body shot.
Ninja connects with an inside leg kick.
Britt is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Britt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Britt.
A short left from Ninja.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Britt.
Britt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ninja is looking to control Britt's arms but Britt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ninja has his back to the cage.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Britt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britt.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Britt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ninja is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt had his way with Afro Ninja in that 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!
Ninja avoids the body shot from Britt.
Britt throws out a loose jab but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ninja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ninja looks to throw the jab but Britt is out of range.
Ninja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Ninja does no damage.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away.
Britt misses with a body shot.
Britt tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away.
Britt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Britt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Ninja - just one landing.
Britt checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt throws a one two combo.
Ninja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Britt backs up against the cage.
Britt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ninja throws out the jab.
Britt stalks Ninja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ninja's face. Ninja staggers backwards, shaken.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the body.
Britt misses with a straight left.
Britt delivers a nice body kick.
Ninja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ninja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninja manages to avoid it.
Ninja throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
Britt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ninja gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja looking to stall.
Britt working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninja.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Britt avoiding damage.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Britt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Britt working aggressively here.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Britt controls the action.
Ninja breaks the clinch.
Ninja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja drives through and clinches with Britt against the cage.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Britt.
Ninja slows down the pace here.
Britt tries to land knees in the clinch but Ninja avoids the damage to the body.
Britt working aggressively here.
Britt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Britt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Britt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ninja or not.
Ninja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ninja 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.
Ninja lands a right hook to the body.
Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Britt tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja checks a leg kick nicely.
Britt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja looks to score with a jab to the body but Britt is just out of range.
Ninja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Britt counters with a stiff right hand.
Afro Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Britt ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Britt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Britt fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Britt moves away from the strike by Ninja.
Britt lands with a shot to the body.
Ninja pushes Britt up against the cage in a clinch.
Eric Britt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
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 Eric Britt.
Well Britt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Britt!
Eric Britt retains his middleweight title!
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