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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenway comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ray Kenway has been cut.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Kenway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Kenway avoids it well.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenway somewhat.
Kenway wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenway darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenway takes one to the chin there.
Kenway is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Oh Kenway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenway is breathing heavily.
Kenway walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tyson! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
A relieved looking Mike Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from James misses.
Silva connects with a high kick.
It looks like Alex James has been cut.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva clinches.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva cracks James with a nice body shot.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reginaldo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva pulls James in to control the position.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Silva!
James wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Silva throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Silva in his guard.
Silva passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
James pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
James tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is trying to buck Silva off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh James is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Silva can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginaldo Silva!
A less than humble Reginaldo Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Green!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verchanko misses with a two punch combination.
Verchanko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verchanko throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Verchanko.
Verchanko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green dodges the punch combination from Verchanko.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verchanko throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Verchanko had a free shot at his head there.
Verchanko works Green's body with a nice hook.
Ivan Verchanko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verchanko tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Verchanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green moves out of range as Verchanko strikes.
Verchanko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verchanko thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verchanko lands a lovely overhand right.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verchanko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green walks into a left hand.
Verchanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verchanko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Ivan Verchanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Green.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verchanko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verchanko pinned against the cage. Verchanko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verchanko scores with a shot to the body.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verchanko clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Verchanko does no damage.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Verchanko finish him?
Verchanko lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Green is looking to close the distance but Verchanko sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Green crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Green is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ivan Verchanko!
A very excited looking Ivan Verchanko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funk McTavish will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Funk McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish fails with the takedown
and Jobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McTavish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTavish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jobs.
Jobs advances position into side control!
Jobs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McTavish is avoiding damage well.
Jobs trying to control the position but McTavish is working away.
Jobs scores with punches from side control.
McTavish is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McTavish stops Jobs from passing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jobs just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish is not content to let Jobs control the position.
Jobs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McTavish sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jobs lands a nice forearm strike.
Jobs trying to control the position but McTavish is working away.
McTavish stops Jobs from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is trying to control Jobs's posture but Jobs avoids it.
Jobs throwing strikes but McTavish manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McTavish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jobs has escaped the position, nice work there.
McTavish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McTavish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jobs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jobs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McTavish's guard! Nice work there by Jobs!
McTavish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jobs pushing down on McTavish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McTavish wants to get back to full guard.
Jobs controlling the pace.
Jobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobs stalling.
Jobs working over McTavish with some ground and pound. McTavish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Jobs there.
Jobs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McTavish wants to control but Jobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTavish is refusing to be controlled, as Jobs sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McTavish closes the distance and clinches up with Jobs, looking for a takedown. McTavish pushes Jobs against the cage but Jobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McTavish misses with a wild body shot.
Jobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jobs trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
Jobs content to stall in guard here.
Jobs trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Jobs.
Jobs throws a looping overhand right but McTavish ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish looks to land a body kick but Jobs moved away.
Jobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jobs lands in his opponent's guard.
McTavish has his foot on Jobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jobs works his way back into a safe position though.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Jobs tries to pass.
Jobs postures up.
McTavish wants to sweep but no luck.
Jobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish 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.
Jobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jobs throwing strikes from guard but McTavish blocks nicely.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Jobs from controlling successfully.
Jobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Jobs.
Jobs throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McTavish was covering up waiting for the punch and Jobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McTavish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTavish is keeping the position for now.
McTavish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jobs is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jobs is working McTavish over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jobs is in close to McTavish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jobs wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTavish being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs dominated that second round.
That's time! Jobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jobs wants to control but McTavish is keeping him busy.
McTavish is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jobs connects with a decent elbow.
McTavish is looking for a sweep.
Jobs working away.
Jobs controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McTavish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Jobs crashes against the mat.
McTavish tries to improve position but can't.
Steve Jobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McTavish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jobs throwing strikes but McTavish manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jobs is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jobs is looking to regain half guard here but McTavish keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McTavish presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jobs is trying desperately to improve position.
McTavish goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jobs is on top in guard.
Jobs throws an elbow that misses. McTavish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jobs's guard. Nice move by McTavish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jobs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McTavish, into his guard.
Jobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTavish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jobs wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
Jobs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steve Jobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobs taking a breather here.
McTavish is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jobs staying calm.
Funk McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Jobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jobs 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jobs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beginning of the End. The crowd seem to be enjoying Calzaghe's choice of entrance music: The Pride of Wales. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
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173 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins swings for the body but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Calzaghe cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a right hand to the body.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Calzaghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Calzaghe does no damage.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins swings for the body but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calzaghe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working away.
Collins cracks Calzaghe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calzaghe wants to control but Collins postures up.
Calzaghe sneaks out the side door and pushes Collins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzaghe is just out of range.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins scores with a one two! Calzaghe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins moves out of range as Calzaghe strikes.
Calzaghe looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calzaghe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Calzaghe misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Calzaghe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calzaghe counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calzaghe tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calzaghe to the ground. Calzaghe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Calzaghe cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Calzaghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins drives through with a takedown into Calzaghe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzaghe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Calzaghe looking for a sweep. Not yet Calzaghe, not yet.
Calzaghe has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calzaghe wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calzaghe is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.
Calzaghe is trying to keep Collins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Calzaghe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calzaghe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calzaghe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Calzaghe.
Collins throws a body punch but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Calzaghe looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Calzaghe finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Calzaghe lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Joe Calzaghe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins jabs at Calzaghe's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Calzaghe finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Collins is looking to wear down Calzaghe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Calzaghe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Collins misses with a hook.
Calzaghe missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Calzaghe.
Collins throws a leg kick but Calzaghe moved away.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Calzaghe.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Calzaghe lands a slapping body shot.
Calzaghe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calzaghe avoids the head kick by Collins.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Calzaghe misses with a straight left.
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzaghe jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Calzaghe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Calzaghe tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calzaghe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzaghe throws a good cross that connects.
Collins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calzaghe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Calzaghe gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins dives in and grabs Calzaghe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calzaghe pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Calzaghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzaghe scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calzaghe. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calzaghe cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Calzaghe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Calzaghe with a nice cross.
Calzaghe blocks a leg kick.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calzaghe to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calzaghe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Collins slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe blocks a head kick by Collins.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Calzaghe thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Calzaghe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Calzaghe misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins throws a low kick but Calzaghe moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Calzaghe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Collins with a jab.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calzaghe did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzaghe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Calzaghe wants to get back to his feet.
Calzaghe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
Collins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Calzaghe gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins prevents Calzaghe from getting a body triangle.
Calzaghe looking to break Collins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Collins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Calzaghe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Calzaghe controlling the position well here. Collins rolled but Calzaghe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Collins trying to control the hands but Calzaghe won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to escape the position.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Calzaghe looking for the choke but no joy.
Calzaghe misses with punches from the back.
Calzaghe doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Calzaghe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Calzaghe!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calzaghe stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calzaghe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
After the big win, Joe Calzaghe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas scores with a one two! Treehorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dumas tries to bum rush Treehorn with a series of wild strikes but Treehorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dumas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Treehorn takes a swing at Dumas's ribcage but misses.
Dumas lands a nice hook to Treehorn's body. Treehorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dumas slips a jab and a cross from Treehorn.
Treehorn slips a jab and a cross from Dumas.
Dumas scores with a one two! Treehorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dumas connects with a single shot there.
Dumas misses with a combination
and Treehorn counters with an outside leg kick.
Treehorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Con Dumas has been cut.
Treehorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dumas.
Treehorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dumas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Con Dumas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Treehorn dodges the punch combination from Dumas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas throws a nice looking combination but Treehorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Treehorn throws a series of strikes that have Dumas backpedaling.
Treehorn ducks under a wild hook from Dumas.
Dumas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dumas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Treehorn.
Treehorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dumas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Treehorn clinches with his opponent.
Treehorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Treehorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumas controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Treehorn.
A right hand to the body from Treehorn.
Dumas controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Treehorn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Treehorn avoiding damage as Dumas throws knees to the body.
Dumas struggles to land a body shot inside as Treehorn controls his hands.
Treehorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumas controls his hands.
Dumas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dumas lands a nice shot to the body.
Treehorn misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dumas has a couple of punches blocked by Treehorn.
Dumas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dumas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn working aggressively here.
Dumas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Treehorn avoids it.
Treehorn tries a body shot but Dumas blocks it.
Treehorn prevents a body shot from Dumas.
Dumas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Treehorn's elbow.
Treehorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Treehorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Treehorn.
Dumas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Treehorn checks it well.
Dumas misses with a two punch combination.
Treehorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dumas lands a nice shot to the body.
Treehorn misses with an uppercut. Dumas saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Dumas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Treehorn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas tries to keep at a distance but Treehorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Treehorn blocks a body shot from Dumas.
Treehorn misses with some punches.
Dumas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Treehorn.
Dumas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Treehorn.
Treehorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dumas tries to land knees in the clinch but Treehorn avoids the damage to the body.
Treehorn misses with the head strike.
Dumas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Treehorn managing to block the knees to the body from Dumas.
Dumas missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Treehorn.
Treehorn lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Dumas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dumas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dumas misses with an uppercut. Treehorn saw that one coming.
Treehorn sizes up Dumas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Dumas misses.
Treehorn throws a hook to the side of Dumas's head but Dumas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Treehorn walks into a jab.
Dumas throws an off balance right hand
and Treehorn counters by moving into the clinch.
Treehorn cracks Dumas with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Treehorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Treehorn prevents a body shot from Dumas.
Treehorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dumas is trying to maintain a safe position but Treehorn gets an underhook and turns Dumas into the cage.
Treehorn prevents a body shot from Dumas.
Dumas misses with a punch to the body.
Treehorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumas controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dumas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumas presses Treehorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dumas taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumas digs a right hand into Treehorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Treehorn's gas tank.
Dumas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Treehorn stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dumas.
Treehorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Treehorn avoiding damage as Dumas throws knees to the body.
Con Dumas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Treehorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumas leaning against his opponent.
Dumas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Treehorn.
Dumas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Treehorn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Treehorn.
Dumas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Treehorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dumas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Treehorn.
Treehorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dumas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumas blocking some punches.
Dumas blocks a body shot from Treehorn.
Treehorn lands with a light punch inside.
Treehorn tries to work over Dumas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dumas missing with knees to the body.
Dumas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Treehorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Treehorn scores with a shot to the side of Dumas's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dumas.
Treehorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dumas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Treehorn avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas blocks a body shot from Treehorn.
Treehorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Treehorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
Treehorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Treehorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Treehorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dumas backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Treehorn.
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!
Dumas blocks a body shot from Treehorn.
Treehorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Treehorn managing to block the knees to the body from Dumas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Treehorn.
Treehorn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dumas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Treehorn fails to land.
Dumas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dumas is struggling to control the position.
Dumas tries to land knees in the clinch but Treehorn avoids the damage to the body.
Dumas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dumas misses with a series of wild punches.
Treehorn checks a low kick from Dumas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Treehorn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dumas.
Treehorn throws a lazy right hand but Dumas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Treehorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dumas.
Dumas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackie Treehorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Con Dumas'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. This is the final round!
Dumas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Treehorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Treehorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Treehorn catches Dumas right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Dumas.
Treehorn clobbers Dumas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Treehorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Treehorn misses its intended target.
Dumas lands a lovely overhand right.
Treehorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Con Dumas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dumas wants to clinch up but Treehorn keeps it at a distance.
Dumas blocks a jab.
A big left from Dumas misses.
A swing and a miss from Treehorn.
Dumas misses with a double jab
and Treehorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dumas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treehorn throws a shot from downtown. Dumas moves away and avoids it.
Dumas misses with a wild combination.
Dumas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Treehorn at a distance.
Dumas wants to slow Treehorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Treehorn ducks under a wild hook from Dumas.
Treehorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dumas throws out the jab.
Dumas doesn't manage to clinch there - Treehorn circles away.
Treehorn defending well as Dumas loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Treehorn.
Treehorn lands a right hook to the body.
Con Dumas is winning the standup battle so far.
Dumas tries to clinch there but Treehorn circles away.
Dumas misses with a hook. Treehorn ducked under it nicely.
Dumas throws a hook but Treehorn blocks it.
Dumas throws a leg kick but Treehorn checks it.
Dumas tries to close the distance and clinch but Treehorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas misses with a low kick.
A big right from Treehorn misses.
Dumas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Treehorn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Treehorn connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Treehorn is looking to slow Dumas down with leg kicks.
Dumas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Treehorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Dumas is just out of range.
A punch combination from Dumas misses.
Dumas misses with a hook to the body
and Treehorn counters with a left to the body.
Dumas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dumas stalks Treehorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Treehorn's face. Treehorn staggers backwards, shaken.
Treehorn lands with a hook. Dumas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Treehorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dumas misses with a left hand
and Treehorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn cracks Dumas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dumas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Treehorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumas was well out of range. Poor timing from Treehorn.
Treehorn clinches.
Treehorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dumas looking to slow down the pace here.
Treehorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dumass head.
Treehorn has a couple of punches blocked by Dumas.
A short body shot lands from Treehorn as the two fighters clinch.
Dumas tries a body shot but Treehorn blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dumas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Treehorn as Dumas tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Treehorn as the two fighters clinch.
Treehorn tries to throw a body punch but Dumas avoids it by throwing Treehorn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Treehorn fails to land.
Dumas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Treehorn is keeping busy.
Dumas blocks an uppercut.
Dumas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Treehorn.
Treehorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Treehorn.
Dumas trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumas blocking some punches.
Dumas struggles to land a body shot inside as Treehorn controls his hands.
Dumas tries a knee to the head but Treehorn blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Treehorn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Treehorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Treehorn 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jackie Treehorn!
A relieved looking Jackie Treehorn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by Funker Vogt "Arising Hero". Skarbowsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lux Aeterna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarbowsky lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarbowsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Skarbowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skarbowsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jean Charles Skarbowsky has been cut.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
Allen thumps Skarbowsky with a low kick.
Skarbowsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen blocks a jab.
That kick from Allen tenderised Skarbowsky's leg. Skarbowsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen pushes Skarbowsky away with a front kick.
Skarbowsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen scores with a head kick.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Skarbowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Skarbowsky. Those never looked like landing.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skarbowsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen drives through and clinches with Skarbowsky against the cage.
Skarbowsky managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Skarbowsky can't break the clinch.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Skarbowsky looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarbowsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Allen.
Allen misses with an elbow over the top.
Allen manages to pull guard.
Allen wants to stand and escape but Skarbowsky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a closed guard, preventing Skarbowsky from standing up.
Allen has his feet on Skarbowsky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skarbowsky slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Allen thows a body kick. Skarbowsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen takes the fight into the clinch.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skarbowsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Skarbowsky blocks with his arms.
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Skarbowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skarbowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen feints with a jab and clips Skarbowsky right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Skarbowsky is sent crashing into the canvas and Allen leaps in for the kill! Skarbowsky tries to get to his feet but Allen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Skarbowsky is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Allen!
Post fight, an emotional Barry Allen said 'I want to dance in the aisles! I want to blow loads in faces of all the honey's here tonight. I am glorious I am the king!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kserkses Milas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milas has chosen This Is Sparta (10hrs) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kserkses Milas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Milas there.
Lytle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lytle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milas throws a right hand that misses
and Lytle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lytle thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Milas as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lytle.
Lytle throws a series of punches but Milas avoids them all with ease.
Lytle connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Milas to the floor! Lytle dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milas is controlling Lytle's trapped leg to prevent Lytle from advancing to side control.
Milas tries to get to full guard but Lytle has control of the leg.
Milas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lytle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lytle wants to free his trapped foot but Milas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Milas wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle is working for a submission of some sort.
Milas is trying to maintain the position but Lytle is very close to passing his half guard.
Lytle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Milas controls his leg.
Milas wants to get back to full guard.
Lytle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milas is just riding it out for now. Lytle eventually gives up the hold.
Lytle moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lytle tries to advance to mount but Milas denies him.
Milas is looking to regain half guard here but Lytle keeps moving and retains side control.
Lytle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lytle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lytle stands up and beckons Milas to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lytle at a distance.
Lytle throws a combination that misses
and Milas counters with a straight right hand.
Lytle misses with a body kick.
Milas throws a series of punches but Lytle moves out of range.
Lytle tries to clinch up.
Milas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lytle.
Milas rushes Lytle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lytle is looking to break free of the clinch but Milas has double underhooks.
Milas taking a breather.
Milas lands with a light punch inside.
Lytle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milas tries to move into range but Lytle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lytle connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Milas. That's going to slow Lytle down.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milas throws a shot to the body.
Milas tries to clinch there but Lytle circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lytle throws a sloppy head kick and Milas moves out of range easily.
Lytle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lytle takes a swing at Milas's ribcage but misses.
Milas clinches with his opponent.
Lytle tries to break the clinch but Milas is controlling the position.
Milas pushes Lytle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lytle working aggressively here.
Lytle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milas lands a right hand.
Milas lands a nice uppercut.
Lytle tries to pull guard but Milas holds him up against the cage and eventually Lytle drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Milas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lytles head.
Milas swings wildly with an uppercut but Lytle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milas tries to throw a body punch but Lytle avoids it by throwing Milas back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lytle 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.
Milas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lytle's calf.
Milas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Milas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Lytle.
Lytle looks to throw the jab but Milas is out of range.
Milas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Milas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lytle.
Lytle throws a body punch but Milas moves out of range.
Lytle misses with a hook. Milas ducked under it nicely.
Milas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lytle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Milas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lytle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lytle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milas circles away quickly and effectively.
Milas misses with a wild body shot.
Lytle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Milas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Lytle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James Lytle is winning the standup battle so far.
Milas jabs Lytle right on the nose. Lytle blinks but takes it well.
Milas scores with a jab to the body.
Lytle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Lytle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Milas. Beautiful body shot.
Lytle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Milas.
Milas blocks the body kick.
Milas thumps Lytle with a low kick.
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lytle's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Milas.
Lytle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle throws a leg kick but Milas moved away.
Lytle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lytle tries to clinch but Milas is having none of it.
Milas throws out a leg kick but Lytle moves out of range and Milas only half commits.
Milas moves into the clinch.
Lytle wants to take the fight to the mat but Milas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lytle working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lytle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
Milas scores with a shot to the side of Lytle's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lytle.
Milas scores with a shoulder strike.
Lytle can't find room to land a body shot as Milas controls the action.
Lytle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lytle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milas lands a jab.
Lytle throws a lazy right hand but Milas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lytle tries a head kick but it misses.
Lytle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lytle misses the target.
Milas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lytle.
Milas darts in and clinches Lytle up against the cage.
Milas tries a knee to the head but Lytle blocks it.
Milas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lytle has a couple of punches blocked by Milas.
Milas misses with a knee strike.
Milas lands a hook that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
Milas is trying to maintain a safe position but Lytle gets an underhook and turns Milas into the cage.
Milas blocks a body shot from Lytle.
Milas blocks a body shot from Lytle.
Lytle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lytle tries to land knees in the clinch but Milas avoids the damage to the body.
Lytle working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle misses with a body punch.
Milas lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lytle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lytle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Milas.
Lytle is trying to break the clinch but Milas is controlling him.
Lytle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lytle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lytle blocks an elbow strike.
Milas has Lytle pressed against the cage.
Milas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle blocking some punches.
Milas works on Lytle's body with a couple of short punches.
Lytle misses with some punches.
Milas slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kserkses Milas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lytle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Milas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Milas, right into the meat.
Lytle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Milas does no damage.
Lytle has closed the distance and engaged Milas in a clinch.
Lytle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lytle backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Milas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lytle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lytle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milas has him pressed against the cage.
Lytle working hard to break the clinch.
Milas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lytle is defending well for now.
Lytle misses with a punch to the body.
Milas has Lytle pressed against the cage, preventing Lytle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lytle misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lytle manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Milas, right into the meat.
Milas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lytle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milas moves into the clinch successfully.
Milas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lytle's efforts to push away.
Lytle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lytle.
Milas thumps Lytle with a low kick.
Lytle throws the left hand but Milas avoids the punch easily.
Milas slips under a jab.
Lytle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lytle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milas throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Milas.
Lytle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milas tries to close the distance and clinch but Lytle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Milas ducks under a wild hook from Lytle.
Milas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lytle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lytle tries to clinch there but Milas circles away.
Milas keeps the fight on the outside.
Milas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milas avoids the body shot from Lytle.
Milas lands with a nice body kick.
Milas cracks Lytle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lytle.
Milas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lytle throws a series of strikes that have Milas backpedaling.
Lytle misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milas lands with a nice body punch.
Milas lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lytle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Milas does it's job there.
Milas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lytle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Milas.
Milas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lytle.
James Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Milas counter with a right hand.
Milas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Milas scores with a jab.
Milas scores with a leg kick.
Milas takes a swing at Lytle's ribcage but misses.
Lytle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lytle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milas pushes Lytle away with a front kick.
Milas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Milas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Lytle.
Milas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lytle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lytle misses with a double jab.
Milas clinches up against the cage.
Lytle has had enough of the clinch but Milas keeps him there for the moment.
Milas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle manages to break the clinch.
Milas connects with a leg kick. Lytle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Milas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lytle's head backwards.
Lytle throws the left hand but Milas avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kserkses Milas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milas 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kserkses Milas!
Kserkses Milas 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc has chosen Bad Moon Rising as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins jabs Inc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Inc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inc fails with the takedown.
Inc scores with a decent looking hook.
Inc rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Inc swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Inc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inc working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inc is pushing Hopkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Inc is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Inc is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
Inc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins can't get the takedown.
Hopkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Inc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Inc fails to land.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries to stall but Inc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Inc working aggressively here.
Inc lands with a light punch inside.
Inc has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Inc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inc swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inc misses with some punches.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Inc lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins stalling.
Inc working hard to break the clinch.
Inc swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inc misses with some punches.
Inc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
Inc moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inc.
Hopkins moves forwards but Inc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inc throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inc.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inc has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Inc throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Inc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Inc manages to get underhooks.
Inc misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc misses with a punch on the inside.
Inc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins is pushing Inc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Inc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Inc 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.
Hopkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hopkins back to the cage. Inc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inc takes one to the chin there.
Inc tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dick Inc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
Inc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inc misses with some punches.
Inc misses with the head strike.
Inc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Hopkins wants to break free but Inc has control.
Inc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Inc misses with a body punch.
Inc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Inc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inc's head backwards.
Inc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick Inc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Inc throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inc tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malcolm Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Inc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inc has hold of Hopkins's hands but Hopkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Inc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inc moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Inc keeps moving.
Inc wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
Inc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins slips nicely into half guard.
Hopkins is keen to just control but Inc is a slippery customer.
Hopkins seems to be working for a kimura but Inc defends the submission attempt.
Inc actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc is not content to let Hopkins control the position.
Inc trying to control here.
Inc gets full guard.
Inc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inc is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hopkins rolls with it to try and escape but Inc cranks on the arm and Hopkins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Inc! Dick Inc retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dick Inc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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