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HEROIC 112 CHAMPS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov slips a jab from Noonan.
Noonan throws a low kick but Kharitonov moves out of range easily.
Noonan avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
Some bone on bone action there as Noonan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kharitonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharitonov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Noonan as he checks the leg kick.
Noonan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kharitonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Noonan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is keeping the position.
Noonan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Noonan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noonan pushes down on Kharitonov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kharitonov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kharitonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Noonan.
Noonan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Noonan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Noonan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Noonan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Noonan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharitonov can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov wants to slow Noonan down by chopping away at his legs.
Noonan tries to land a leg kick but Kharitonov saw it coming and moves away.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharitonov. Noonan shrugs it off though.
Noonan throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov blocks a jab.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Noonan's shoulder, as Noonan tries to avoid the shot.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sergei Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan connects with the punch.
It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noonan thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
Noonan is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kharitonov works Noonan's body with a nice hook.
Noonan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noonan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kharitonov scores with a push kick.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov lands a big head kick that sends Noonan tumbling to the mat! Kharitonov takes a step backwards and waves Noonan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Michael Noonan's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kharitonov misses with a kick to the body.
Noonan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kharitonov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick that knocks Noonan off balance momentarily.
Kharitonov cracks Noonan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kharitonov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Noonan to stand back up!
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!
Kharitonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kharitonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kharitonov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Noonan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Kharitonov!
A relieved looking Sergei Kharitonov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hilkuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hilkuri!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilkuri pushes Wilkins away with a front kick.
A cross from Hilkuri lands.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hilkuri throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Wilkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilkuri tries to work over Wilkins's front leg with a kick but Wilkins checks it.
Wilkins takes a swing at Hilkuri's ribcage but misses.
Wilkins moves away from the strike by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hilkuri.
Wilkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hilkuri scores with a one two! Wilkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Andy Wilkins has been cut.
Pentti Hilkuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilkuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilkuri tries to bum rush Wilkins with a series of wild strikes but Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hilkuri slips a jab from Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins digs a good hook to Hilkuri's body.
Hilkuri throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkins moves out of range easily.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilkuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Hilkuri.
Wilkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hilkuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hilkuri throws a jab when Wilkins was well out of range.
Hilkuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilkuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilkuri throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Hilkuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilkins checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Wilkins.
Hilkuri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Wilkins.
Hilkuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkins.
Hilkuri looks to throw the jab but Wilkins is out of range.
Wilkins cracks a nice hook into Hilkuri's ribs.
Hilkuri misses with a head kick.
Hilkuri ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Hilkuri throws out a leg kick but Wilkins moves out of range and Hilkuri only half commits.
Wilkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins moves out of range as Hilkuri throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hilkuri lands with a cross.
Hilkuri thumps Wilkins with a low kick.
Wilkins tries to move into range but Hilkuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Hilkuri moves out of range.
Hilkuri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilkins takes a step back to recover.
Hilkuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Hilkuri.
Wilkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilkuri misses with a two punch combination.
Hilkuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilkins back to the cage. Hilkuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hilkuri throws a wild body kick that Wilkins sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins checks the leg kick.
Hilkuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilkins throws a body punch but Hilkuri moves out of range.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hilkuri misses the shot to the body.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. Wilkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hilkuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilkuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri missing with a left hand there. Wilkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hilkuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hilkuri scores with a nice right hand.
Hilkuri is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilkins scores with a body shot.
Hilkuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkins.
Hilkuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilkuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilkuri throws out a loose jab but Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilkuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hilkuri connects with a single shot there.
Hilkuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. Wilkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilkuri throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilkuri thuds his right hand into Wilkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hilkuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilkins checks it well.
Hilkuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hilkuri can pounce on him.
Hilkuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilkins moves away from the strike by Hilkuri.
Wilkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins is looking to wear down Hilkuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilkuri manages to avoid it.
Hilkuri misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkins checks a leg kick.
Hilkuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
A lazy left from Hilkuri finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri tries to work over Wilkins's front leg with a kick but Wilkins checks it.
Hilkuri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilkuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hilkuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilkuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilkins.
Hilkuri misses with a head kick.
Hilkuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilkuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Hilkuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilkuri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Wilkins there.
Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hilkuri defending well though.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura here.
Hilkuri is looking for a sweep. Wilkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hilkuri trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins working over Hilkuri with some ground and pound. Hilkuri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hilkuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri has hold of Wilkins's hands but Wilkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilkins wants to pass to mount but Hilkuri is defending the position.
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 Andy Wilkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Wilkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilkins blocks a leg kick.
Wilkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hilkuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkins manages to avoid it.
Hilkuri swinging wildly here.
Hilkuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilkuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
Wilkins takes a swing at Hilkuri's ribcage but misses.
Hilkuri throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Hilkuri misses with a leg kick.
Wilkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hilkuri misses the shot to the body.
Hilkuri throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkins's shoulder, as Wilkins tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri moves away from the strike by Wilkins.
Hilkuri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilkins slips a straight right by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilkins connects with a looping right hand.
Hilkuri connects with a single shot there.
Wilkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkins moves out of range as Hilkuri throws a body kick.
Hilkuri tries to score with a low kick but Wilkins moves his leg out of the way.
Wilkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilkuri throws out the jab.
Hilkuri misses with a body shot.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilkuri manages to avoid it.
Hilkuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins cracks a nice hook into Hilkuri's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Hilkuri.
Hilkuri looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Hilkuri looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Hilkuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hilkuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilkuri walks into a jab.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilkuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hilkuri throws a wild body kick that Wilkins sees coming a mile off.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a leg kick but Wilkins moved away.
Wilkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hilkuri misses with a low kick.
Hilkuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a really nice looking cross but Hilkuri seems unphased.
Hilkuri misses with a hook. Wilkins ducked under it nicely.
Hilkuri scores with a shot to the body.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilkuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilkuri throws a lazy right hand but Wilkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilkuri lands a head kick. Wilkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hilkuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkins's head.
Hilkuri misses the jab.
Wilkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hilkuri misses with a looping left.
Wilkins defending well as Hilkuri loads up on a big left hand.
Hilkuri lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hilkuri ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Wilkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkins takes a swing at Hilkuri's ribcage but misses.
Hilkuri 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.
Wilkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hilkuri controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Hilkuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hilkuri 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hilkuri!
A victorious Pentti Hilkuri 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 Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think George might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lamb of God - Descending. Floor Jan has chosen "Shout" by Agrezzior as his entrance music. Kenny Floor Jan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Floor Jan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George misses with a wild body shot.
George tries to keep at a distance but Floor Jan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the ribs.
George tries to break the clinch but Floor Jan is controlling the position.
George stalling against the cage.
Floor Jan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floor Jan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floor Jan misses with a punch to the body.
George avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
George avoiding damage as Floor Jan throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Floor Jan has a couple of punches blocked by George.
Floor Jan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floor Jan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms.
Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Floor Jan lands with a light punch inside.
George is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Floor Jan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of George backwards.
Floor Jan throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
Floor Jan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
Floor Jan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. George is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floor Jan throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage.
Floor Jan scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Floor Jan on the inside.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Floor Jan just leaning against George, taking a breather.
George tries to circle away but Floor Jan has him pinned against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Floor Jan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Floor Jan misses with a punch on the inside.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Floor Jan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage.
Floor Jan lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
George blocks a body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floor Jan working George over with knees to the body.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Floor Jan lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
George trying to stall but Floor Jan improves his position.
Floor Jan working aggressively here.
George goes for a takedown attempt but Floor Jan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor Jan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
George lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Floor Jan pushes George up against the cage in a clinch.
Floor Jan lands a knee to the head.
Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage.
George letting Floor Jan take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Floor Jan is struggling to control the position.
Floor Jan throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Floor Jan slips under a jab.
Floor Jan throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George slips under a jab from Floor Jan.
George jabs Floor Jan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George scores with a sloppy right hand. Floor Jan should have avoided that one.
George misses with a straight right.
George throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Floor Jan was covering up waiting for the punch and George finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Floor Jan controlling George's posture.
George wants to control from the top but Floor Jan keeps moving.
George is really struggling to control Floor Jan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Floor Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Floor Jan keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Floor Jan looking to control.
George wants to control from the top but Floor Jan keeps moving.
Floor Jan 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Floor Jan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George connects with a jab.
Floor Jan throws a push kick but George slaps the foot to one side.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floor Jan swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Floor Jan thows a body shot but no joy.
George works the jab nicely.
Kenny Floor Jan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floor Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
Floor Jan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Floor Jan tries to avoid it but George manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Floor Jan to the ground. Floor Jan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floor Jan has George up against the cage in a clinch.
George takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Floor Jan landing knees to the head.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard.
George throwing strikes from guard but Floor Jan blocks nicely.
George lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
Floor Jan looking to control.
George with a flurry of punches that miss.
George postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
George passes into half guard.
Floor Jan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of George's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take George's back!
Will Floor Jan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
George tries to break free.
Floor Jan controlling the position well here. George rolled but Floor Jan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
George rolls, trying to escape but Floor Jan keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan doesn't have the hooks in and George manages to turn into his guard.
George is looking to pass into half guard but Floor Jan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Floor Jan is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floor Jan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Floor Jan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
George is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Floor Jan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Floor Jan won't allow George to sweep him here.
George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Floor Jan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Floor Jan looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
Floor Jan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and George counters with a series of strikes. Floor Jan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floor Jan. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
George throws a series of punches but Floor Jan avoids them all with ease.
Floor Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
Floor Jan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Floor Jan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Furious George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Floor Jan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Floor Jan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down George rather than just go for the knockout.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but George moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Floor Jan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Floor Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as George blocks the low kick.
Floor Jan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches George on the side of the head.
Floor Jan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
George is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Floor Jan throws a leg kick which misses George's front leg but catches the back leg as George tries to avoid it.
Jab by Floor Jan.
George blocks a low kick nicely.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but George moves out of range.
Floor Jan cracks George with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Floor Jan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning George to stand back up!
George is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Floor Jan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh George is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
George shoots for a double leg takedown but Floor Jan sprawls well. He's pushed George's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenny Floor Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a two punch combination.
George circles away from the clinch attempt
and George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
George tries for a takedown but Floor Jan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Floor Jan engages and cracks George with a massive lead left hook - George tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Floor Jan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Floor Jan!
After the big win, Kenny Floor Jan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY NOT AVAILABLE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuntz comes to the cage accompanied by Check My Brain. Luger has chosen Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. Rusty Kuntz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Luger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Kuntz.
Kuntz throws a hook to the side of Luger's head but Luger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luger throws a leg kick but Kuntz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuntz. That snapped Luger's head back.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Kuntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luger with a hook.
Kuntz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Luger misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuntz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuntz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luger is able to avoid easily.
Kuntz misses with a straight right.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuntz manages to avoid it.
Luger checks a low kick from Kuntz.
Kuntz throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger connects with a body shot that sends Kuntz's belly button to the back.
Kuntz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuntz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuntz is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuntz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Luger is predictable there
and Kuntz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger scoring well with a low kick there.
Luger takes a swing at Kuntz's ribcage but misses.
Kuntz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luger rushes Kuntz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuntz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luger blocking some punches.
Kuntz works on Luger's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuntz lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kuntz.
Kuntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kuntz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuntz has a couple of punches blocked by Luger.
Luger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuntz'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.
Luger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuntz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuntz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz blocks an uppercut.
Kuntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuntz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuntz.
Kuntz is trying to force a seperation but Luger has the dominant position.
Kuntz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luger blocking some punches.
Luger digs a right hand into Kuntz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuntz's gas tank.
Kuntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Luger.
Kuntz misses with some punches.
Luger tries a body shot but Kuntz blocks it.
Kuntz breaks from the clinch.
Kuntz lands with a right hand.
Kuntz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Kuntz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luger doesn't seem phased though.
Luger tries to clinch but Kuntz moves out of range.
Kuntz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luger checks it well.
Luger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuntz.
Kuntz throws a big shot that misses.
Luger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuntz counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Luger misses
and Kuntz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luger slips a straight right by Kuntz.
Kuntz blocks a jab.
Kuntz looks to land a left hand but Luger moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luger motions for Kuntz to come forward. Luger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luger thumps Kuntz with a low kick.
Kuntz jabs Luger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Kuntz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuntz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuntz connects with a jab.
Kuntz slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Kuntz.
A big left from Luger misses.
A jab from Kuntz misses.
Kuntz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuntz checks a low kick from Luger.
Rusty Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuntz throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuntz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Luger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuntz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuntz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger ducks right into an uppercut from Kuntz.
Luger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luger is looking to clinch but Kuntz is avoiding it.
Kuntz throws an overhand right that lands on Luger's shoulder, as Luger tries to avoid the shot.
Kuntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuntz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luger.
Luger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuntz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Luger.
Kuntz jabs Luger right on the nose. Luger blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Luger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuntz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luger counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuntz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Luger.
Kuntz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luger backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luger.
Luger keeps control of Kuntz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuntz has a couple of punches blocked by Luger.
Luger working aggressively here.
Luger misses with a body punch.
Luger tries to throw a body punch but Kuntz avoids it by throwing Luger back against the cage.
Kuntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Luger.
Kuntz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luger up against the cage.
Luger stalling the fight.
Kuntz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuntz throws a low kick, looking for Luger's leg but Luger calmly moves out of range.
Kuntz jabs at Luger's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuntz wants to land a leg kick but Luger is out of range.
Kuntz defending well as Luger loads up on a big left hand.
Luger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuntz - the referee stops the clock and Luger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuntz. Luger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luger slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Kuntz misses its intended target.
Luger scoring well with a low kick there.
Luger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuntz moves out of range of the body kick.
Luger 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.
Luger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuntz is able to avoid easily.
Luger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz cracks Luger with a good jab.
Kuntz avoids the head kick by Luger.
Luger gets a clinch.
Kuntz misses with the head strike.
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!
Luger blocks an uppercut.
Kuntz blocking some punches.
Kuntz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuntz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luger has him pressed against the cage.
Kuntz misses with a punch on the inside.
Luger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuntz backwards.
Kuntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luger.
Kuntz working aggressively here.
Kuntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lugers head.
Kuntz lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Kuntz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Luger lands a leg kick that knocks Kuntz off balance momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuntz.
Kuntz misses with a hook.
Kuntz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luger's sensitive parts.
Luger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuntz momentarily.
Kuntz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuntz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuntz throws a head kick but Luger moves out of range.
Kuntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luger.
Luger slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger throws a shot from downtown. Kuntz moves away and avoids it.
Kuntz throws out a loose jab but Luger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kuntz coming out on top.
Luger misses with a low kick.
Kuntz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuntz throws a head kick but Luger moves out of range.
Luger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuntz, pushing him back against the cage.
Luger throws a head punch that misses.
Kuntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Luger.
Kuntz can't find room to land a body shot as Luger controls the action.
Luger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuntz misses with the head strike.
Kuntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuntz misses with the head strike.
Kuntz scores with a shot to the side of Luger's head.
Luger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luger.
Shane Luger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuntz is leaning against Luger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuntz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luger tries to work over Kuntz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kuntz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuntz struggles to land a body shot inside as Luger controls his hands.
A short right from Kuntz.
Kuntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luger has a couple of punches blocked by Kuntz.
Kuntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luger working aggressively here.
Kuntz is trying to break the clinch but Luger is controlling him.
Luger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuntz backwards.
Luger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kuntz fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuntz blocking some punches.
Luger is trying to stall.
Luger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luger.
Kuntz breaks from the clinch.
Luger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Luger tenderised Kuntz's leg. Kuntz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuntz lands with a nice body kick.
Kuntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luger.
Kuntz scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kuntz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuntz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luger is out of range.
Luger tries to land a front kick but Kuntz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuntz gets tackled into the cage by Luger. Luger maintains the clinch.
Luger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuntz.
Luger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luger as Kuntz tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuntz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luger tries to throw a body punch but Kuntz avoids it by throwing Luger back against the cage.
Luger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rusty Kuntz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuntz prevents a body shot from Luger.
Kuntz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Rusty Kuntz.
Well Kuntz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Kuntz!
During a confident post fight interview, Rusty Kuntz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Babin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nutshot - Team Headkick. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Babin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
A bone on bone clash there as Babin blocks the leg kick.
Manhoef tests Babin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manhoef defending well as Babin loads up on a big left hand.
Babin throws a push kick but Manhoef slaps the foot to one side.
Babin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Babin.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babin feints and then cracks Manhoef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoef down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babin.
Babin throws a chopping leg kick but Manhoef manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babin throws a hook but Manhoef avoids it easily.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babin's sensitive parts.
Babin looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Babin missing with a left hand there. Manhoef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manhoef is out of range.
Manhoef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
Manhoef tries to land a front kick but Babin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef sizes up Babin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babin.
Nice cross by Manhoef.
Nice shot lands for Babin.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Babin.
Babin throws a leg kick that misses.
Manhoef pushes Babin away with a front kick.
Manhoef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Babin.
Nice body kick there by Manhoef.
Manhoef checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babin blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manhoef's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Babin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babin throwing strikes but missing.
Babin postures up in Manhoef's guard and throws a big left but Manhoef blocks it.
Manhoef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babin wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Babin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as Babin tries to pass.
Babin scoring with some ground and pound.
Babin looking to pass the guard.
Babin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
Babin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manhoef is keeping the position for now.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoef has momentary wrist control but Babin slips an elbow through the middle.
Babin throws a big elbow that misses.
Babin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Babin trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoef is trying to hold Babin in close to prevent damage but Babin has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Babin dominated that round.
That's time! Babin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babin throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Manhoef dips to his left and cracks Babin with an uppercut!
Babin motions for Manhoef to come forward. Babin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef lands a jab to Babin's midsection.
Jean Pierre Babin is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhoef swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babin looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Manhoef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manhoef checks a leg kick.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Manhoef throws a looping overhand right but Babin ducks down to avoid it.
Manhoef avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manhoef misses with a looping right.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
Babin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Babin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manhoef scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manhoef lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Manhoef lands but Babin takes it in his stride.
Babin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babin walks into a jab.
Babin blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Babin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babin throws a jab when Manhoef was well out of range.
Manhoef throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babin.
Babin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Babin or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
A solid body kick from Manhoef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babin.
Manhoef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babin just misses with a punch to the body.
Babin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef.
Babin throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.
Babin throws a lazy uppercut
and Babin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manhoef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it.
Manhoef checks the leg kick.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babin throws out the jab.
Manhoef connects with a high kick.
Babin avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Babin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Babin.
Manhoef misses with a lunging right hand
and Babin counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babin slips under a jab.
Babin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef jabs Babin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manhoef thows a leg kick but Babin checks it
and Babin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manhoef scores with a head kick.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babin throws out the jab.
Manhoef closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babin misses with a leg kick.
Babin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manhoef throws a lazy head kick
and Manhoef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babin throws a leg kick but Manhoef checks it.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef loads up on a big right hand but Babin slips the punch.
Babin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babin's knee momentarily.
Babin looks to land a body kick but Manhoef moved away.
Manhoef thuds his shin into the meat of Babin's side.
A swing and a miss from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef moves out of range as Babin strikes.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Babin misses its intended target.
Manhoef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manhoef misses with a lunging right hand
and Babin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Babin misses the target.
Babin misses with a straight right.
Babin throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it.
Manhoef throws a head kick that half lands.
Babin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Babin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babin blocks the body kick.
Manhoef lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Babin misses with a hook.
Manhoef lands the left hand.
A left lands for Manhoef.
Babin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babin stuns Manhoef with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Babin.
Babin moves out of range as Manhoef throws a body kick.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Babin saw that one coming.
Babin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Babin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Babin.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babin misses with a head kick.
Manhoef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babin.
Babin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Babin avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
Babin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Babin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babin throws the kick towards the body but Manhoef avoids it.
Manhoef throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manhoef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Babin stumbling back into the cage.
Babin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babin is defended easily by Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babin lands a head shot.
Babin throws a right hand that misses
and Manhoef counters with a straight right hand.
Manhoef scores with a sloppy right hand. Babin should have avoided that one.
Babin throws a body kick that misses.
Manhoef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babin was well out of range. Poor timing from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a jab to Babin's midsection.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef connects with a body shot.
Manhoef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babin.
A jab from Babin does it's job there.
Babin thows a body shot but no joy.
Babin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manhoef lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Babin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manhoef's head.
Babin is thwarting Manhoef's attempts to control the position.
Babin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manhoef's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jean Pierre Babin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jean Pierre Babin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Babin blocks a jab.
Babin clobbers Manhoef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manhoef is rocked!
Manhoef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babin.
Manhoef is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manhoef is still on wobbly legs! Can Babin finish him?
Babin cracks a nice hook into Manhoef's ribs.
Babin throws a body punch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Babin shoots in looking for a takedown but Manhoef manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoef throws a leg kick that misses.
Manhoef thows a body shot but no joy.
Manhoef throws a hook but Babin blocks it.
Manhoef seems to have recovered his senses.
Manhoef is looking to chop away at Babin's legs.
Manhoef tries to land a front kick but Babin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manhoef avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Babin
and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babin misses with a leg kick
and Manhoef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Babin throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it.
Manhoef lands a jab to Babin's midsection.
Manhoef moves out of range as Babin strikes.
Babin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babin looks for a takedown but Manhoef sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Babin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Babin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Babin walks into a straight right hand from Manhoef.
Babin misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babin.
Manhoef thuds a left hand into Babin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babin keeps Manhoef at a distance using the push kick.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Babin moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhoef - the referee stops the clock and Babin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhoef. Babin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Manhoef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babin. Manhoef does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babin throws a leg kick that misses.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babin tries to land a front kick but Manhoef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babin blocks a leg kick.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babin avoids a kick to the body.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Babin saw that one coming.
Manhoef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhoef walks into a stiff left hand from Babin.
Manhoef lands with a shot to the body.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Babin.
Babin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Babin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhoef.
Babin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babin throws out a leg kick but Manhoef moves out of range and Babin only half commits.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Babin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babin lands a body shot.
Babin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manhoef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babin throws a hook to the side of Manhoef's head but Manhoef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick.
Manhoef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babin lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Melvin Manhoef will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Babin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhoef.
Babin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manhoef.
Babin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhoef.
Babin misses with a hook
and Manhoef counters with a head kick.
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babin.
Good work by Manhoef as he checks the leg kick.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef leaves Babin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Babin.
Manhoef thows a leg kick but Babin checks it
and Babin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Manhoef throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manhoef gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babin misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manhoef dodges the punch combination from Babin.
Babin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manhoef. That's going to slow Babin down.
Babin motions for Manhoef to come forward. Babin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babin throws a leg kick but Manhoef checks it.
Babin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses
and Babin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manhoef won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Babin in side control, throwing shots but Manhoef defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manhoef to see if he's OK.
Babin is trying to ground and pound but Manhoef uses the momentary lack of control by Babin to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babin wants to take a breather but Manhoef is having none of it.
Babin 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.
Babin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babin prevents Manhoef from standing back up.
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manhoef does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babin working the head and body with strikes.
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babin wants to take a breather but Manhoef is having none of it.
Manhoef holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.
Babin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babin is thwarting Manhoef's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Babin is staying active.
Manhoef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Babin.
Babin stops Manhoef from standing up.
Babin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manhoef is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef is trying to control the position but Babin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babin postures up in Manhoef's guard and throws a big left but Manhoef blocks it.
Babin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre Babin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Pierre Babin!
Jean Pierre Babin retains his middleweight title!
Jean Pierre Babin took some time post fight to say the following; 'You go away now huggy guy. You give Jean Pierre ze creeps.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon has chosen The Upsetters - Dread Lion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bowser Stormcrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Stormcrow down.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormcrow throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stormcrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Stormcrow's head back.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stormcrow works the jab nicely.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stormcrow throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stormcrow. That did some damage!
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stormcrow.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Stormcrow's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon clobbers Stormcrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nixon throws the kick towards the body but Stormcrow avoids it.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Stormcrow misses.
Nixon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stormcrow throws a shot to the body.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stormcrow lands a jab.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Stormcrow misses its intended target.
Stormcrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon 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.
Stormcrow clobbers Nixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stormcrow misses with a looping left.
Stormcrow loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Stormcrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon tries to clinch but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Stormcrow saw that one coming.
Nixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws the kick towards the body but Stormcrow avoids it.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Stormcrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
A cross from Nixon lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon lands with a kick to the temple. Stormcrow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stormcrow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stormcrow takes one on the button.
Stormcrow throws a shot to the body.
Stormcrow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Stormcrow in a clinch.
Stormcrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stormcrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stormcrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stormcrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stormcrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stormcrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stormcrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stormcrow closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stormcrow's efforts to push away.
Stormcrow misses with the head strike.
Stormcrow breaks the clinch.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormcrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Stormcrow tries to stall but Nixon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon is trying to force a seperation but Stormcrow has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stormcrow misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Stormcrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Stormcrow blocks it.
Nixon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Stormcrow.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Stormcrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Stormcrow lands a right hand.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stormcrow scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stormcrow.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowser Stormcrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stormcrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stormcrow scores with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stormcrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Stormcrow lands with a light punch inside.
Stormcrow lands with a left to the head.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stormcrow working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Stormcrow blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Stormcrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stormcrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stormcrow blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormcrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Stormcrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stormcrow instigates a clinch.
Stormcrow presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Stormcrow blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stormcrow lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon tries to work over Stormcrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormcrow is trying to break free.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stormcrow backwards.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stormcrow.
Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Stormcrow has him pressed against the cage.
Stormcrow lands a shot to the body.
Stormcrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stormcrow blocking some punches.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow blocks a body shot from Nixon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow.
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!
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon cracks Stormcrow with a nice body shot.
Stormcrow trying to control the position but instead, Nixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stormcrow into the cage.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Stormcrow.
A left hand lands to the body for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Stormcrow is controlling him.
Nixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Stormcrow has double underhooks.
Stormcrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormcrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stormcrow thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Stormcrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Stormcrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stormcrow's corner calls for a 1-2. Stormcrow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stormcrow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Stormcrow's corner calls for a 1-2. Stormcrow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Stormcrow.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
Stormcrow scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Stormcrow coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Stormcrow lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stormcrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormcrow tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick.
Stormcrow pushes Nixon away with a front kick.
Stormcrow throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses.
Nixon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nixon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stormcrow back to the cage. Nixon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Stormcrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon slips under a jab from Stormcrow.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Stormcrow.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stormcrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stormcrow throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stormcrow throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Stormcrow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stormcrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Stormcrow wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Stormcrow thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Stormcrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Stormcrow.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Stormcrow has double underhooks.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with some punches.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stormcrow backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Stormcrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Stormcrow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Stormcrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Stormcrow.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Stormcrow. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow.
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Stormcrow moves his leg out of the way.
Stormcrow misses with a looping left.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Stormcrow tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon thuds a left hand into Stormcrow's body.
Stormcrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Richard Nixon in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stormcrow misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stormcrow slips a jab from Nixon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Nixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a front kick that sends Nixon stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stormcrow.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
A big left from Stormcrow misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Stormcrow.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nixon.
Stormcrow tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Stormcrow misses.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nixon 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.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stormcrow throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Stormcrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stormcrow.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stormcrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Nixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stormcrow rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stormcrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nixon is keeping busy.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stormcrow throws a head punch that misses.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormcrow wants to stall.
Stormcrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stormcrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormcrow prevents a body shot from Nixon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Bowser Stormcrow.
Well Stormcrow 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Bowser Stormcrow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence. Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uzannavabizch connects with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch is trying to drag Nelson to the mat but Nelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uzannavabizch wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Uzannavabizch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzannavabizch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzannavabizch is defending well for now.
Uzannavabizch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uzannavabizch tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Uzannavabizch back against the cage.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Uzannavabizch takes a shot to the head.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson pushes Uzannavabizch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuma Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuma Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzannavabizch wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uzannavabizch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzannavabizch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uzannavabizch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Uzannavabizch moved out of range nicely.
Nelson feints and then cracks Uzannavabizch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Uzannavabizch slips a jab from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uzannavabizch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uzannavabizch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uzannavabizch tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Uzannavabizch working aggressively here.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Uzannavabizch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Nelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uzannavabizch or not.
Uzannavabizch digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzannavabizch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uzannavabizch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uzannavabizch throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson tries to work over Uzannavabizch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uzannavabizch.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Uzannavabizch on the inside.
Uzannavabizch lands a body punch.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Uzannavabizch struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Uzannavabizch tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Uzannavabizch back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Uzannavabizch blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uzannavabizch tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzannavabizch punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a thumping low kick.
Uzannavabizch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Uzannavabizch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uzannavabizch checks a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Uzannavabizch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzannavabizch.
A big left from Nelson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Nelson.
Nelson is looking to slow Uzannavabizch down with leg kicks.
Kuma Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Uzannavabizch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uzannavabizch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson has Uzannavabizch up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson working Uzannavabizch over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Uzannavabizch tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Uzannavabizch back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uzannavabizch as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Uzannavabizch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Uzannavabizch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Uzannavabizch works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uzannavabizch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzannavabizch struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzannavabizch lands with a short shot to the head.
Uzannavabizch swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Uzannavabizch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uzannavabizch gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uzannavabizch working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uzannavabizch pulls his head out easily.
Uzannavabizch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Uzannavabizch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch.
Nelson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Uzannavabizch. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uzannavabizch misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch fails with the takedown.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch.
Uzannavabizch throws a front kick that sends Nelson stumbling back into the cage.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Uzannavabizch circles away.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzannavabizch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuma Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Uzannavabizch 's eye.
It looks like Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has been cut.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson has Uzannavabizch pressed against the cage.
Uzannavabizch tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Uzannavabizch avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
A short right from Uzannavabizch.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzannavabizch avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson has Uzannavabizch pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch looking for a takedown.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Uzannavabizch blocking some punches.
Uzannavabizch blocking some punches.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uzannavabizch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Uzannavabizch.
A shot in the inside from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuma Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands a right hand.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uzannavabizch prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uzannavabizch's elbow.
Uzannavabizch avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Uzannavabizch scores with a shoulder strike.
Uzannavabizch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Uzannavabizch.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uzannavabizch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Uzannavabizch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzannavabizch tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uzannavabizch throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzannavabizch controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch'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.
Uzannavabizch sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uzannavabizch misses the shot to the body.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson lands a jab.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch closes the distance and clinches.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Uzannavabizch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzannavabizch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uzannavabizch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uzannavabizch misses with the head strike.
Uzannavabizch tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uzannavabizch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Uzannavabizch throws a head punch that misses.
Uzannavabizch working aggressively here.
Uzannavabizch dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Uzannavabizch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Uzannavabizch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson misses with a hook. Uzannavabizch ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzannavabizch.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Uzannavabizch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uzannavabizch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch walks into a left hand.
Uzannavabizch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uzannavabizch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uzannavabizch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Uzannavabizch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Uzannavabizch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uzannavabizch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Uzannavabizch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uzannavabizch fakes the leg kick and cracks Nelson in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Uzannavabizch moves out of range easily.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kuma Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Uzannavabizch drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson throws a low kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range easily.
Uzannavabizch takes one on the button.
Uzannavabizch misses with the combination.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uzannavabizch is able to avoid easily.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uzannavabizch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice shot to the body.
Uzannavabizch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nelson slips a jab from Uzannavabizch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Uzannavabizch works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Some bone on bone action there as Uzannavabizch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nelson takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Uzannavabizch looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Uzannavabizch moves into the clinch successfully.
Uzannavabizch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uzannavabizch is working Nelson over against the cage.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzannavabizch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Uzannavabizch counters with a low kick, right behind Nelson 's knee.
Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Uzannavabizch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nelson.
Uzannavabizch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a hook but Uzannavabizch blocks it.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson is looking to clinch but Uzannavabizch is avoiding it.
Uzannavabizch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch up.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Uzannavabizch needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Uzannavabizch.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuma Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Uzannavabizch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Uzannavabizch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson missing with punches from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzannavabizch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch.
I think Uzannavabizch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch! Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Town Called Malice. Pope has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Pope!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Nice jab there from Thai.
Thai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope throws a leg kick but Thai checks it.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a leg kick but Thai moved away.
Thai is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Pope.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Pope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope 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!
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Thai blocks a head kick by Pope.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope scores with a spinning back kick!
Pope lands with a kick to the ribs.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
Thai is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Thai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai taking a breather.
Thai blocks an elbow strike from Pope.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Thai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Pope.
Thai is looking to control Pope's arms but Pope gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
Thai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai lands a shoulder strike.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Pope catches Thai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Thai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pope takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a combination. Thai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope tries a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Thai moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thai finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
Thai scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai connects with a jab.
Pope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope with a jab.
Muay Thai's cut is getting worse.
Pope swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Pope.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope slips under a jab.
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Pope off balance momentarily.
Pope misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai'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.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Pope has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thai to score with a decent uppercut.
Thai lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Thai coming out on top.
Pope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thai jabs at Pope's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pope. That did some damage!
Pope tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Thai 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.
Thai blocks a head kick by Pope.
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope tries to score with a low kick but Thai moves his leg out of the way.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pope throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
A big left from Thai misses.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pope throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thai jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Pope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai jabs at Pope's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Thai misses with a low kick as Pope jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope moves into the clinch.
Thai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Thai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Thai tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Thai has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope trying to land knees to the body.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muay Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thai lands with a nice combination. Pope backs away looking to recover.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pope throws a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Thai keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Pope scores with a four punch combination!
Pope tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Pope misses with a kick to the body
and Thai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pope's knee momentarily.
Thai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thai throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope slips a jab from Thai.
Thai jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope with a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pope scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pope lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Thai staying out of range there.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Thai throws a good cross that connects.
Thai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pope misses the jab.
Pope throws a low kick but Thai moves out of range easily.
Pope misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pope is out of range and Thai settles back down.
Pope is looking to chop away at Thai's legs.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thai tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope throws a low kick, looking for Thai's leg but Thai calmly moves out of range.
Pope throws a combination. Thai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thai thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pope. Pope obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope blocks a jab.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
Thai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope thuds a left hand into Thai's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pope wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Pope takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Thai.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid 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!
Thai scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope avoids the head kick by Thai.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pope tries to clinch up.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Pope looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pope is able to avoid easily.
Pope on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thai moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope throws a low kick but Thai moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
Thai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pope counters with a good, hard body kick but Thai shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Thai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thai.
Thai tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pope darts in and clinches Thai up against the cage.
Pope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pope tries to land a body kick
and Thai counters with a right hand to the body.
Thai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Pope cracks Thai with a good jab.
Muay Thai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Thai.
Pope takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Pope sees coming a mile off.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Thai blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope tries a low kick but Thai avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Muay Thai.
I think Thai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
An out of breath Muay Thai 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Donowitz has chosen Limp Bizkit - Ready To Go as his entrance music. Donny Donowitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naru Jarkko's chin.
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160 lbs
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Excellent 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko closes the distance and clinches up with Donowitz, looking for a takedown. Jarkko pushes Donowitz against the cage but Donowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarkko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Donowitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarkko to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarkko is defended easily by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Jarkko's leg. Jarkko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Jarkko's front leg.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Jarkko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarkko tries to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Jarkko.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a nice body kick.
Jarkko connects with a single shot there.
Jarkko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Jarkko is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Jarkko fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarkko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarkko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Jarkko avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarkko wants to free his trapped foot but Donowitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jarkko seems to be working for a kimura but Donowitz defends the submission attempt.
Donowitz is positioning himself well to prevent Jarkko advancing to mount.
Jarkko prevents Donowitz from standing back up.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko thows a huge punch but Donowitz dodges it nicely.
Donowitz is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Jarkko moves into full mount! Donowitz won't be happy about that!
Jarkko lands a big shot there that rocks Donowitz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donowitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz wants to stand back up but Jarkko manages to pass into side control.
Jarkko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jarkko.
Donowitz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.
Donowitz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jarkko's thigh. Jarkko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarkko is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko misses with a body kick.
Jarkko tries to clinch up.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz 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 Jarkko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarkko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Jarkko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarkko swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jarkko.
Jarkko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarkko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Jarkko avoids a kick to the body.
Jarkko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz wants to slow Jarkko down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarkko.
Jarkko missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarkko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jarkko 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 Donowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.
Donowitz throws a nice head kick!
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jarkko loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Jarkko moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz with a jab.
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a good jab.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Donowitz lands but Jarkko takes it in his stride.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko motions for Donowitz to come forward. Jarkko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz works Jarkko's body with a nice hook.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Jarkko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarkko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Donowitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarkko.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Jarkko's body.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
Jarkko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko scores with a head kick. Donowitz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jarkko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Jarkko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jarkko.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
Donowitz is still trying to improve position.
Jarkko stops Donowitz from standing up.
Jarkko advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donowitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarkko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarkko's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Donowitz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Donowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jarkko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donowitz controls the action.
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donowitz is hanging on to Jarkko's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donowitz looking to control but Jarkko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donny Donowitz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Donowitz throws a jab when Jarkko was well out of range.
Donowitz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jarkko will feel that in the morning.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Jarkko saw that one coming.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarkko's calf.
Jarkko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarkko throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Jarkko.
Donny Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarkko scores with a spinning back kick!
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by Donowitz misses
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
Donowitz is trying to improve his position.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarkko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Donowitz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jarkko but great work by Donowitz.
Jarkko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
Jarkko tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarkko lands a jab to the head.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarkko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jarkko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Jarkko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jarkko avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarkko connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz 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 Jarkko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarkko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jarkko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Jarkko has Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Jarkko letting Donowitz take a breather here.
Donowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Jarkko tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Jarkko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Jarkko 's knee.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarkko.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
Jarkko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jarkko is trying to ground and pound but Donowitz uses the momentary lack of control by Jarkko to regain half guard.
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to mount his opponent but Donowitz defends it.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
Jarkko drops an elbow to the side of Donowitz's head.
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!
Jarkko stops Donowitz from getting back to his feet.
Donowitz wants to control but Jarkko is keeping busy.
Donowitz makes his way to full guard, as Jarkko worked for a kimura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jarkko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko misses with a few strikes there.
Jarkko throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarkko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Jarkko misses.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz connects with a high kick.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Jarkko moves his leg out of the way.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Jarkko moved away.
Jarkko walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarkko. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Jarkko thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jarkko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarkko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Jarkko throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarkko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarkko connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donowitz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Jarkko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz jabs Jarkko right on the nose. Jarkko blinks but takes it well.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz lands a high kick!
Jarkko avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Jarkko throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarkko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarkko.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarkko wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Jarkko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarkko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Jarkko doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donowitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donny Donowitz! Donny Donowitz retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donny Donowitz 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Laputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimirov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pelageya & Darya Moroz - Walking through a field with a horse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Laputa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Vladimirov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Laputa misses.
Vladimirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Laputa.
Vladimirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laputa.
Vladimirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laputa to score with a decent uppercut.
Laputa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vladimirov throws a right hand that Laputa ducks under and follows up with a left that Laputa also avoids with ease.
Vladimirov misses with a straight left.
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!
Vladimirov looks to throw the jab but Laputa is out of range.
Vladimirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laputa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Kirk Laputa has been cut.
Laputa lands with a nice body kick.
Laputa lands a nice shot to the body.
Laputa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vladimirov, pushing him back against the cage.
Laputa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laputa working Vladimirov over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laputa looking to slow down the pace here.
Laputa missing with knees to the body.
Laputa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vladimirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laputa trying to land knees to the body.
Laputa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laputa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laputa lands an elbow inside that Vladimirov shrugs off.
It looks like Fedor Vladimirov has been cut.
Vladimirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laputa fails to land.
Vladimirov avoiding damage.
Laputa taking a breather.
Laputa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vladimirov is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laputa as Vladimirov tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov is working Laputa over against the cage.
Laputa digs a right hand into Vladimirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vladimirov's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laputa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirov avoids it.
Laputa lands a nice knee to the body.
Vladimirov looks winded!
Vladimirov being controlled against the cage.
Laputa tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirov avoids the damage to the body.
Vladimirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laputa is keeping busy.
Laputa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laputa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirov avoids it.
Laputa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vladimirov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laputa blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laputa.
Laputa stalls.
Laputa lands a body shot.
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!
Vladimirov takes an elbow to the temple.
Laputa tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirov avoids the damage to the body.
Laputa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vladimirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laputa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laputa lands a nice knee to the body.
Laputa landing knees to the head.
Laputa landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laputa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vladimirov managing to block the knees to the body from Laputa.
Laputa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laputa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laputa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vladimirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laputa's elbow.
Laputa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laputa tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirov avoids the damage to the body.
Vladimirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Laputa.
Nice body punch from Laputa.
Laputa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vladimirov is defending well for now.
Vladimirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Laputa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vladimirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vladimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laputa. Laputa obviously looking to wear him down.
Laputa scores with a hook to the body. Vladimirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laputa misses the shot to the body.
Laputa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laputa misses with a body shot.
Laputa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vladimirov throws a hook but Laputa blocks it.
Laputa looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladimirov is just out of range.
Vladimirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laputa.
Laputa connects with an inside leg kick.
Vladimirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laputa. Laputa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kirk Laputa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laputa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laputa wants to clinch up but Vladimirov keeps it at a distance.
Vladimirov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laputa scores with a leg kick.
Vladimirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laputa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimirov can do to turn this around?
Laputa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirk Laputa is winning the standup battle so far.
Laputa lands a big head kick that sends Vladimirov tumbling to the mat! Laputa takes a step backwards and waves Vladimirov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vladimirov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laputa scores with a nice head shot.
Vladimirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Laputa finish him?
Laputa throws a head kick but Vladimirov moves out of range.
Laputa is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vladimirov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vladimirov is out cold! Laputa holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirk Laputa!
Kirk Laputa is the new heavyweight champion!
Kirk Laputa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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