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VERSUS VENDETTA 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic's entrance music is Russian National Anthem. A fine choice. Willis has chosen Hometown Hero as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Demikovic with that takedown attempt.
Demikovic moves into the clinch.
Willis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Demikovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Willis to the mat. Willis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic gets to his feet. Willis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some bone on bone action there as Demikovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.
Willis thuds his right hand into Demikovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demikovic tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demikovic to the ground. Demikovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demikovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demikovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Demikovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Demikovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis working the strikes but Demikovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Demikovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis thows a huge punch but Demikovic dodges it nicely.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demikovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Demikovic defends it.
Willis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Demikovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Willis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Demikovic advances position into side control!
Willis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Demikovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Demikovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Demikovic drags him back down.
Willis controls the position for a moment.
Willis is not content to let Demikovic control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demikovic is really struggling to control Willis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Willis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Demikovic fails with the takedown.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Demikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demikovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Willis circles away.
Willis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demikovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willis swivels and escapes.
Demikovic dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Demikovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demikovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demikovic checks a low kick from Willis.
Demikovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demikovic is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Demikovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis lands a nice looking body shot.
Willis lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demikovic is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Demikovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Willis throws a push kick but Demikovic slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to slow Demikovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Demikovic leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demikovic manages to get back to half guard.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Demikovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demikovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Demikovic pulls Willis in to control the position.
Demikovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis pushes down on Demikovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demikovic defending well though.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis is looking for a kimura but Demikovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Willis to get the leverage.
Willis throwing shots but Demikovic is blocking nicely.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Willis is thwarting Demikovic's attempts to control the position.
Demikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Demikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Demikovic gets back to full guard.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Demikovic is keeping the position.
Demikovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Willis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demikovic avoids the attempt from Willis to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demikovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Demikovic tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Demikovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Demikovic. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willis lands in his opponent's guard.
Willis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demikovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demikovic regains half guard.
Demikovic trying to control but Willis postures up.
Patrick Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Demikovic wants to get back to full guard.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demikovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willis.
Demikovic wants to get back to his feet.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demikovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Demikovic keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willis!
Willis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Willis working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Willis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Demikovic lands a big elbow.
Willis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Demikovic.
Demikovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Willis has worked his arm free - good work by Willis!
Willis is not content to let Demikovic control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic wants to advance to full mount but Willis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Demikovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Demikovic won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Nicolai Demikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Willis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demikovic trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demikovic throws a strike but Willis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Nicolai Demikovic.
I think Willis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Willis!
Patrick Willis very nearly forgot to thank [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles's entrance music is Walk. A fine choice. Jonah Roncesvalles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncesvalles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Roncesvalles avoids it well.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roncesvalles.
Barrera fails with the takedown
and Roncesvalles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrera's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
Roncesvalles trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roncesvalles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roncesvalles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roncesvalles postures up.
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roncesvalles is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard.
Barrera forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roncesvalles is working hard here to advance position.
Barrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roncesvalles's head.
Barrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roncesvalles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roncesvalles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Roncesvalles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera stopping the sweep attempt from Roncesvalles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roncesvalles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Roncesvalles is tightening it up a little... Barrera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barrera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barrera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Roncesvalles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonah Roncesvalles!
A very excited looking Jonah Roncesvalles rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cummings comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits - Die Die My Darling . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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299 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tj Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings throws a shot from downtown. Doe moves away and avoids it.
Doe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cummings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming.
Doe moves away from the strike by Cummings.
Doe closes the distance but Cummings moves to the side
and Cummings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cummings throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
Cummings cracks a nice hook into Doe's ribs.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
Doe tries to move into range but Cummings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummings misses with a body kick.
Doe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doe looks winded!
Doe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body. Doe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cummings.
Cummings misses with a body kick.
Cummings misses with a looping left.
Cummings scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cummings misses with a body shot.
Doe tries to clinch up but Cummings circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Cummings misses with an uppercut.
Doe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cummings.
Doe moves forwards but Cummings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cummings stuffs the takedown attempt from Doe. Doe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Doe's defenses. It connects perfectly with Doe's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tj Cummings!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tj Cummings thanked •• Beast Mode •• for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Pillz. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke throws a front kick that sends Magenta stumbling back into the cage.
Magenta moves out of range of the leg kick from Duke.
Duke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magenta.
Magenta thows a leg kick but Duke checks it
and Duke counters with an outside leg kick.
Duke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magenta throws an overhand right that lands on Duke's shoulder, as Duke tries to avoid the shot.
Magenta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Magenta.
Magenta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magenta misses with a left hand
and Duke counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke lands a front kick.
Duke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magenta, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Duke.
Magenta'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.
Duke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duke blocks a jab.
Duke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duke slips a jab from Magenta.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magenta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Magenta misses with a body punch.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magenta blocks a body shot from Duke.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magenta backwards.
Duke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magenta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duke.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magenta looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke tries to land knees in the clinch but Magenta avoids the damage to the body.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Duke just leaning against Magenta, taking a breather.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Duke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magenta or not.
Magenta takes a shot to the head.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Duke.
Duke pushes Magenta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magenta blocks it with crossed arms.
Magenta throws a punch but it's blocked by Duke.
Magenta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta takes a shot to the head.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duke lands a nice elbow.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Magenta won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Magenta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice body punch from Duke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magenta takes an elbow to the temple.
Duke lands a left hand.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magenta's defenses.
Magenta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke misses with a knee strike.
Magenta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magenta takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Magenta dodges an elbow strike from Duke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magenta avoiding damage as Duke throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.
Magenta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Duke.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magenta.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magenta's face.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magenta takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Duke lands an elbow just above Magenta 's eye.
Magenta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magenta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magenta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duke.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke lands with a good body shot.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magenta can do to turn this around?
Duke lands a jab to the head.
Raoul Duke is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Duke.
Magenta avoids the head kick by Duke.
Magenta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke scores with a one two! Magenta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duke throws the kick towards the body but Magenta avoids it.
Duke sizes up Magenta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magenta is breathing heavily.
Magenta throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke scores with a head kick. Magenta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raoul Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duke throws an elbow that misses.
Duke tries a knee to the head but Magenta blocks it.
Magenta has a couple of punches blocked by Duke.
Duke tries to land a knee to the head but Magenta blocks with his arms.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magenta is defending well for now.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magentas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Duke throws an elbow but misses.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
Magenta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke working Magenta over with knees to the body.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magenta backwards.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magenta's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke landing knees to the body.
Magenta managing to block the knees to the body from Duke.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magenta can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Duke is leaning against Magenta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magenta's defenses.
Duke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
Duke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Duke lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
Duke with a knee to the head.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Magenta shrugs off.
Duke with a knee to the head.
Magenta is rocked!
Nice body punch from Duke.
Duke is working Magenta over against the cage.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duke.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Magenta's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Duke.
Duke lands a left hand.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magenta drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duke stands up and waves to Magenta to follow him.
Magenta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duke scores with a push kick.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Magenta pushes him off.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magenta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Duke.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magenta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duke.
Duke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke is looking to land body kicks.
Duke ducks under a wild hook from Magenta.
Magenta looks to throw the jab but Duke is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Duke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duke delivers a nice body kick.
Duke feints and then cracks Magenta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magenta down.
Duke scores with a jab. Magenta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magenta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duke.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magenta looks to throw the jab but Duke is out of range.
Duke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke lunges at Magenta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magenta's hand.
Magenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magenta throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Magenta stalks Duke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duke's face. Duke staggers backwards, shaken.
Magenta moves forwards but Duke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magenta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duke throws a leg kick but Magenta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magenta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magenta is able to avoid easily.
Duke throws the kick towards the body but Magenta avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duke, as that shot connected.
Magenta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magenta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Magenta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magenta lands a lovely overhand right.
Duke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magenta misses with a straight right.
Duke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Magenta.
Magenta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke thuds his right hand into Magenta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magenta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duke misses with a kick to the body.
Magenta throws a hook but Duke blocks it.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Duke throws a solid leg kick but Magenta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duke.
Mr Magenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke swings widly with a right hand
and Magenta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duke won't be happy with that.
Magenta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Duke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Magenta wants to control but Duke is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke is trying to control but can't.
Magenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
Magenta is looking to advance position but Duke won't allow it.
Magenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!
Raoul Duke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Zio has chosen Old Mcdonald had a farm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
letting Zio counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Zio walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Zio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zio blocks the body kick.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a hook.
Zio throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Hunt.
Zio throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Hunt lunges at Zio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zio's hand.
Zio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A leg kick checked by Zio.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt swings for the body but Zio moves out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Zio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Zio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zio.
Zio throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt defending well as Zio loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Zio lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio takes one on the button.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Zio throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Zio looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt keeps Zio at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zio throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Zio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt sizes up Zio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zio lands a nice shot to the body.
Zio checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zio.
Zio checks a leg kick.
Zio thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a swing at Zio's ribcage but misses.
Zio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zio connects with a body shot.
Zio thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt tries to work over Zio's front leg with a kick but Zio checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zio is just out of range.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Zio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Zio down.
Zio misses with an uppercut.
Hunt slips a straight right by Zio.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Zio throws a good cross that connects.
Zio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Zio.
Hunt throws the left hand but Zio avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a hook but Zio blocks it.
Zio cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Zio saw it coming and moves away.
Zio scores with a nice head shot.
Zio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Zio with a jab.
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 Silik Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Zio's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hunt falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bod Zio!
A victorious Bod Zio 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw has chosen Steve McQueen as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handsome Cpw!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a low kick but Cpw avoids it.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cpw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cpw keeps the fight on the outside.
Cpw misses with a body shot.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cpw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Cpw.
Decent striking displayed by Skywalker there.
Cpw tries to move into range but Skywalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker forces Cpw back against the cage and clinches.
Cpw tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Cpw back against the cage.
Cpw takes an elbow to the temple.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Cpw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cpw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cpw backwards.
Skywalker has clasped his hands together around Cpw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Cpw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw parries the strikes from Skywalker easily there. Skywalker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cpw to escape.
Skywalker in side control, throwing shots but Cpw defends.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Cpw is working from the bottom.
Skywalker tries to move to mount but Cpw blocks the move with his legs.
Skywalker in side control, throwing shots but Cpw defends.
Skywalker working the ground and pound but Cpw is defending the strikes.
Skywalker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cpw is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Skywalker throwing strikes but Cpw manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skywalker is trying to control Cpw's posture but Cpw avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw wants to stand but Skywalker has his arm trapped.
Cpw decides to stand back up. Cpw steps back and let's Skywalker get back to his feet.
Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpw throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker clinches with his opponent.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Stalling in the clinch from Cpw.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpw.
Cpw lands a shoulder strike.
Cpw breaks the clinch.
Jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skywalker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skywalker is looking to clinch but Cpw is avoiding it.
Skywalker lands with a kick to the temple. Cpw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Cpw. That snapped Skywalker's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cpw tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker scores with a nice head shot.
Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown into Cpw's guard.
Cpw pushes Skywalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skywalker walks into a left hand.
A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Cpw's defenses.
Cpw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Skywalker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skywalker is rocked!
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Cpw throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Cpw takes one to the chin there.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cpw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Cpw misses the target.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Cpw ducks under and follows up with a left that Cpw also avoids with ease.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Cpw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cpw.
Cpw throws an overhand right that lands on Skywalker's shoulder, as Skywalker tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Cpw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses.
Handsome Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Cpw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Cpw is having none of it.
Cpw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cpw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Cpw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Skywalker takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Cpw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cpw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cpw, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cpw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cpw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cpw is defending well for now.
Cpw trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cpw into the cage.
Cpw dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike.
Cpw leaning against his opponent.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Skywalker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cpw just leaning against Skywalker, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cpw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Cpw avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Cpw.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cpw's brow.
Cpw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cpw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Cpw tries to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skywalker is keeping busy.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cpw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cpw is defending well for now.
Cpw breaks the clinch.
Cpw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker throws a right and a left that Cpw avoids nicely.
Skywalker moves into range and clinches up with Cpw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cpw scores with a hook to the body.
Cpw taking a breather.
Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cpw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Cpw prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donk. Skywalker catches Cpw right on the button with a cross.
Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Cpw moved away.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Skywalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cpw manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Cpw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw get's back to his feet.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Skywalker lands a jab to the nose.
Cpw throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cpw misses the target.
Cpw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cpw.
Skywalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cpw cracks Skywalker with an open hand slap.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Cpw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker forces Cpw back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Cpw avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Cpw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker working Cpw over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpw managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpw avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Cpw breaks the clinch.
Skywalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cpw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Skywalker misses
and Cpw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Cpw looking to slow down the pace here.
Cpw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cpw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an elbow just above Cpw 's eye.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cpw breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Cpw is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw misses with a straight right.
Cpw scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cpw moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Cpw looks to land a combination but Skywalker avoids it well.
Skywalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker slips a straight right by Cpw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cpw quickly recovers to half guard.
Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skywalker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Skywalker 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Mauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poochyena comes to the cage accompanied by This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. Tamias Poochyena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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285 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Mauser!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poochyena counters with a nice body shot.
Poochyena throws a right hand that Mauser ducks under and follows up with a left that Mauser also avoids with ease.
Poochyena lands with a shot to the body.
Poochyena tries to clinch
and Mauser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poochyena throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mauser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tamias Poochyena has been cut.
Mauser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poochyena.
Mauser looks to throw the jab but Poochyena is out of range.
Mauser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Trent Mauser has been cut.
Mauser lands a lovely overhand right.
Poochyena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mauser misses with a straight left.
Poochyena falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mauser counters with a low kick, right behind Poochyena 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena tries to clinch but Mauser moves out of range.
Mauser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mauser misses with a lunging right hand
and Poochyena counters with a crisp one two that drops Mauser! Poochyena thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mauser to his feet! Mauser is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauser misses with a hook. Poochyena ducked under it nicely.
Mauser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mauser avoids the body shot from Poochyena.
Poochyena circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mauser to the canvas! Mauser doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Poochyena keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamias Poochyena!
Tamias Poochyena thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it Back by Lil Wayne. Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruce Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell connects with a high kick.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campbell, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruce Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Campbell lunges at Gallagher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallagher's hand.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Campbell lands a jab.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell connects with a nice looking jab.
Campbell misses with a jab to the body
and Gallagher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Campbell's belly button to the back.
Campbell lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallagher off the cage and back into range.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a jab when Gallagher was well out of range.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher misses with a combination
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combo that has Campbell backing up. Campbell nods at Gallagher to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Gallagher moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Campbell slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gallagher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell thows a body shot but no joy.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Campbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gallagher.
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Campbell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campbell moves forwards but Gallagher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher's corner calls for a 1-2. Gallagher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
Campbell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Campbell.
Gallagher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gallagher and sends Campbell crashing to the mat! Gallagher follows him down to the mat - Campbell regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gallagher is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.
Campbell is looking to control Gallagher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
Gallagher is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.
Gallagher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.
Campbell tries to kick Gallagher off but Gallagher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gallagher is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Campbell is working to get back to half guard.
Gallagher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gallagher pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher is looking to work his way around to Campbell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Killian Gallagher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Killian Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Killian Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
Gallagher jabs Campbell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell looks to land a body kick but Gallagher moved away.
Gallagher blocks a jab.
Gallagher moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher scores with a nice head shot.
Gallagher thows a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campbell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gallagher. That did some damage!
Campbell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallagher's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gallagher defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallagher shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gallagher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Campbell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Golden Brown. Mickey O Neil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Denton Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neil's calf.
O Neil misses with the combination.
O Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunder.
O Neil misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a nice leg kick.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
O Neil moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Denton Thunder has been cut.
O Neil swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
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!
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Thunder tenderised O Neil's leg. O Neil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder pushes O Neil away with a front kick.
O Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
O Neil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by O Neil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Neil.
Thunder slips a jab from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a kick to the body.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thunder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Nice body kick there by Thunder.
O Neil looks to throw a body kick
and Thunder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. O Neil really felt that one!
Thunder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses O Neil's front leg but catches the back leg as O Neil tries to avoid it.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
O Neil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thunder. That one must have hurt.
O Neil looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
O Neil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunder.
O Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
O Neil cracks Thunder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Neil if he has to take too many more of those.
Thunder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thunder slips under a jab from O Neil.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Neil.
Nice body kick there by Thunder.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Thunder lands a jab to O Neil's midsection.
Thunder lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Neil will feel that in the morning.
O Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Neil looks for the body kick but Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thunder slips a straight right by O Neil.
O Neil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thunder.
O Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thunder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from O Neil does it's job there.
Thunder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Neil takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder scores with a kick to the body.
O Neil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thunder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Neil takes one to the chin there.
Thunder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Neil if he has to take too many more of those.
O Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Neil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder punishes O Neil's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Thunder cracks a nice hook into O Neil's ribs.
O Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thunder scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
O Neil takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Neil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thunder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Neil misses with a kick to the body.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder scores with a kick to the body.
O Neil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Neil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O Neil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick.
Thunder with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Thunder.
Crunch! Thunder slams his shin into O Neil's torso.
Thunder pushes O Neil away with a front kick.
O Neil is breathing heavily.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Neil can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Thunder slams his shin into O Neil's torso.
Thunder cracks O Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Thunder.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks O Neil off balance momentarily.
Thunder lands the left hand.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Neil. That did some damage!
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder scores with a nice right hand.
Denton Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Neil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Neil. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Neil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder cracks the inside of O Neil's front leg.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thunder!
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thunder lands a body shot.
O Neil takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
Thunder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Neil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
O Neil swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
O Neil 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.
Thunder jabs O Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tests O Neil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses O Neil's front leg but catches the back leg as O Neil tries to avoid it.
Thunder scores with the left hand. O Neil knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder stuns O Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder avoids the body shot from O Neil.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Neil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Neil throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Thunder slips a straight right by O Neil.
Nice body kick there by Thunder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Neil doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thunder cracks a nice hook into O Neil's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a head shot.
O Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
O Neil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thunder finds it's way round the side to connect with O Neil's head.
O Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Neil throws a wild body kick that Thunder sees coming a mile off.
O Neil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thunder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder lands with a straight right. O Neil didn't see that one coming.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neil's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder avoids the head kick by O Neil.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but O Neil might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thunder has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Thunder with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder slips under a jab from O Neil.
O Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder jabs O Neil right on the nose. O Neil blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Neil checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
O Neil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder blocks a jab.
O Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunder. That snapped O Neil's head back.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Neil takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
O Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick there by Thunder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from O Neil
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from O Neil misses.
A cross from Thunder lands.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Neil ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Thunder tenderised O Neil's leg. O Neil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses O Neil's front leg but catches the back leg as O Neil tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder lands with a hook. O Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Neil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thunder.
O Neil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Neil tries to move into range but Thunder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thunder avoids the head kick by O Neil.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder cracks the inside of O Neil's front leg.
A jab from O Neil misses.
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Thunder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Neil on the side of the head.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Neil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Neil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil 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 Thunder.
A big left from O Neil misses.
Nice shot by Thunder.
O Neil throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Neil scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neil.
Thunder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by O Neil misses
and Thunder counters with a nice body kick.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thunder scores with a kick to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thunder.
Thunder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Neil doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Thunder lands.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neil's calf.
That kick from Thunder tenderised O Neil's leg. O Neil is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from O Neil misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
O Neil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thunder feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder fakes the leg kick and cracks O Neil in the body.
O Neil gets off balance looking for a body kick
and O Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
Thunder moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
A cross from O Neil lands.
Thunder scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from O Neil.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
O Neil misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Neil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Neil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thunder avoids the head kick by O Neil.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder slips under a jab from O Neil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Neil is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thunder thumps O Neil with a low kick.
O Neil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder delivers a nice body kick.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
O Neil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Neil under the eye.
O Neil looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Thunder moves out of range as O Neil throws a body kick.
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Neil.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick.
Thunder lands a jab to O Neil's midsection.
O Neil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thunder. That one must have hurt.
O Neil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Neil's sensitive parts.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from O Neil misses.
O Neil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Neil has time to react.
O Neil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
A jab from Thunder finds it's way through O Neil's defenses.
Good leg kick by Thunder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Neil throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Neil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a wild combination.
Thunder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Neil's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Neil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunder.
O Neil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
O Neil takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Neil is rocked!
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Nice defenses there by Thunder.
O Neil seems to have recovered his senses.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
Thunder 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Thunder lands.
Decent striking displayed by O Neil there.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
O Neil tries a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
O Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Neil feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Thunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neil.
Thunder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thunder lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Neil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder lands with an overhand left.
Thunder lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder had his way with Mickey O Neil in that round.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
O Neil lands a body shot.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Neil.
O Neil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - O Neil coming out on top.
A solid body kick from Thunder.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Neil throws a solid leg kick but Thunder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Neil.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Neil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Neil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thunder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Neil is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Neil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Neil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. O Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neil's calf.
A jab from O Neil misses.
O Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
O Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
O Neil misses with a body kick.
Thunder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow O Neil down.
Mickey O Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder swings for the body but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder scores with a nice body kick.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
O Neil misses with a leg kick.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Neil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Neil scrambles back to his feet.
O Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from O Neil misses
and Thunder counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thunder feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
Nice uppercut lands for Thunder. That snapped O Neil's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick.
O Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Neil.
O Neil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Neil tries to land a leg kick but Thunder saw it coming and moves away.
O Neil throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
O Neil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denton Thunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
O Neil walks into a left hand.
Thunder moves out of range as O Neil throws a body kick.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunder throws a shot to the body.
O Neil throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from O Neil misses.
Thunder keeps O Neil at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
O Neil throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
O Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Neil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thunder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Neil needs to keep his hands up - Thunder had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from O Neil.
Thunder feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
A punch lands to the side of O Neil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Thunder coming out on top.
Thunder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thunder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thunder defending well as O Neil loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunder 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!
A victorious Denton Thunder 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Kauko Partio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Partio misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Azure. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azure misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azure scores with a jab to the head.
Azure swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azure keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azure needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Azure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Azure throws out a powerful jab.
Azure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Azure jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Azure misses its intended target.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Azure tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio feints and as Azure raises his hands in defense, Partio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azure is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azure looking for a sweep. Not yet Azure, not yet.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Azure has wrist control.
Partio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azure looking for a sweep. Not yet Azure, not yet.
Azure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partio drops back looking for a leg! Azure is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azure manages to kick Partio off! Partio jumps back into Azure's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Azure is keeping the position.
Azure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Azure has his foot on Partio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partio works his way back into a safe position though.
Azure looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Partio has picked Azure up and slammed him! Azure can't keep hold of the triangle and Partio manages to pass to side control!
Azure is trying to get back to half guard.
Azure is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azure tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Azure is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
Azure is in a horrible position here. Partio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio prevents Azure from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure is working hard here to advance position.
Azure is in a horrible position here. Partio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Partio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azure's half guard.
Azure is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azure is defending against the submission attempts here by Partio.
Azure is looking to improve his position.
Azure moves into full guard.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Azure looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azure isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Partio stacks Azure on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Partio!
Partio lands a nice forearm strike.
Azure is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure manages to get back to half guard.
Azure is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Partio seems content to control.
Partio is looking to take a break and control but Azure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure tries to roll over but Partio keeps him under control.
Partio wants to take a breather but Azure is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauko Partio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Partio throws a series of punches but Azure moves out of range.
Partio digs a good body shot into Azure's ribs.
Partio throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
Azure scores with a punch to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azure.
Azure throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azure but Azure pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Azure lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Partio. Those never looked like landing.
Azure is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Azure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azure thows a body shot but no joy.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Azure paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azure moves away.
Azure throws a lazy uppercut
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Azure as he connects with a hook.
Partio misses with a low kick as Azure jumps back.
Azure attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio digs a good hook to Azure's body.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Azure saw that one coming.
Azure throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Azure. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Azure's shoulder, as Azure tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Azure or perhaps it was just good defense by Partio which made him look bad.
Azure works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Azure walks into a left hand.
Azure lands a jab to the nose.
Azure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure lands with a kick to the temple. Partio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partio lands with a right hand.
Azure misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Azure moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Azure throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azure is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azure works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio misses with a low kick as Azure jumps back.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azure if he has to take too many more of those.
Azure connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Partio finds it's way through Azure's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio cracks the inside of Azure's front leg.
Partio defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Azure avoids a kick to the body.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Azure thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azure's guard.
Azure tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio advances position into side control!
Azure trying his best to control but Partio has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Azure manages to get to full guard.
Partio working some strikes from top position.
Azure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azure is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Partio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Azure is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kauko Partio just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Partio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Azure connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partio throws a hook but Azure blocks it.
Partio avoids the body shot from Azure.
Azure swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Azure lands a jab to the nose.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azure dives in and grabs Partio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes down on Azure's head and hops out.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azure blocks a jab.
Azure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azure throws a right hand that misses
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Azure avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Azure ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Azure thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Azure moved out of range nicely.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azure's head.
Azure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Azure.
Azure staying out of range there.
Azure throws out a powerful jab.
Partio closes the distance and clinches up with Azure, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes Azure against the cage but Azure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Azure's knee but Azure avoids it well.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azure, right into the meat.
Azure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Azure.
Azure with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azure avoids the body shot from Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Azure shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
A head kick from Partio lands but Azure takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Azure finds it's target.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio throws the left hand but Azure avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azure fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azure slips a jab from Partio.
Azure looks for a takedown but Partio sprawls well.
Azure lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Azure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Azure avoids it.
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azure throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Partio misses the body punch
and Azure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azure blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio throws a hook but Azure avoids it easily.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick but Azure sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio throws a sloppy body shot
and Azure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partio misses with a hook to the body
and Azure counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Mr Azure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Azure defends it nicely.
Partio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Azure sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azure throws a good cross that connects.
Azure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio lands a right hook to the body.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
Azure tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
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 Mr Azure.
Well Partio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Kauko Partio took to the microphone: 'Much respect for Mr Azure, I guess today was just my day. '.
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