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EVO 97: Olympic HW Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville has chosen The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville throws a one two combo.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Belleville is predictable there
and Randolph counters with a right hand to the body.
Belleville fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Belleville counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belleville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randolph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville misses with a two punch combination.
Randolph throws a right and a left that Belleville avoids nicely.
Belleville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belleville throws a sloppy body shot
and Randolph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randolph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
Randolph throws a shot from downtown. Belleville moves away and avoids it.
Belleville missing with a left hand there. Randolph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randolph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randolph tests Belleville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randolph.
That kick from Belleville tenderised Randolph's leg. Randolph is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randolph throws a leg kick but Belleville sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randolph misses with a low kick as Belleville jumps back.
Randolph lands a slapping body shot.
Belleville thows a leg kick but Randolph checks it
and Randolph counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Belleville misses the shot to the body.
Randolph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belleville under the eye.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Randolph lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belleville scores with a nice body kick.
Randolph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belleville lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Randolph is breathing heavily.
Belleville feints with a jab and clips Randolph right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Randolph is sent crashing into the canvas and Belleville leaps in for the kill! Randolph tries to get to his feet but Belleville is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Randolph is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Belleville!
An intense looking Benjamin Belleville took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanted to thank Igor Byhenikov for his support coming into this fight. You really are special.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Haley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haley misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Haley throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Valentine misses the jab.
Haley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine trying to control but Haley postures up.
Haley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.
Haley is controlling the pace.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing that Haley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Haley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Some wild striking there from Haley.
Valentine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haley looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haley throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine lands a glancing blow to the side of Haley's head.
Haley lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haley.
Haley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valentine was covering up waiting for the punch and Haley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
Haley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Haley just wasn't active enough.
A big left from Haley misses.
Haley misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haley tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Haley on that attempt.
Valentine moves out of range as Haley strikes.
Haley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine thumps Haley with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Valentine throws a push kick but Haley slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Haley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
Valentine stuns Haley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentine lands a jab to Haley's midsection.
Haley tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Haley walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
Valentine swings for the body but Haley moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine stuns Haley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine wants to slow Haley down by chopping away at his legs.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haley. Haley obviously looking to wear him down.
Haley is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
so Valentine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine landing some decent shots from guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Haley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley has momentary wrist control but Valentine slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haley working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Haley is working from the bottom.
Haley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Valentine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valentine cracks Haley with an open hand slap.
Haley digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
Haley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine feints a jab promting Haley to slip. Valentine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dan Haley has been cut.
Haley misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haley.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Haley.
Jab, jab by Haley - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haley.
Haley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haley doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
Haley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley'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.
Haley walks into a left hand.
Haley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Haley.
Haley scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Haley avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Haley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine 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 Haley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Haley lands a jab to the nose.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Haley throws a leg kick that misses.
Haley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Haley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Haley misses with a low kick.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine lands with a cross.
Haley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine stalks Haley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haley's face. Haley staggers backwards, shaken.
Haley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haley loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Haley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
Haley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Haley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Haley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valentine backs up against the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Haley looking to score a takedown here. Valentine is defending well but Haley drives through and ends up in Valentine's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexander Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Haley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alexander Valentine just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haley wants to clinch.
Haley doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Haley tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haley's calf.
Haley misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Haley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Haley is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentine won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Haley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haley misses with a straight left.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Haley there.
A telegraphed right hand from Haley misses the target.
Haley throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine cracks Haley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haley moves away.
Haley doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Haley on that attempt.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a jab to Haley's midsection.
Haley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haley pinned against the cage. Haley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Haley slips the punch.
Haley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine lands a jab.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine throws a body punch but Haley moves out of range.
Haley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Haley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haley at a distance.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Haley on his heels. He'll look to pass Haley's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Haley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haley at a distance.
Valentine throws a jab when Haley was well out of range.
Haley avoids a kick to the body.
Haley misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haley is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley is really struggling to control Valentine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valentine looking to control but Haley passes into half guard.
Haley is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dan Haley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Haley trying to control the pace.
Dan Haley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haley was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine misses with a hook
letting Haley counter with a right hand.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Haley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haley.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Haley had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine swings for the body but Haley moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Haley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haley on the side of the head.
Valentine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haley on the side of the head.
Haley takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Haley thows a body shot but no joy.
Haley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Haley avoids nicely.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haley dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Haley's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Valentine.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine!
As Alexander Valentine got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthriel tries to clinch up but Cell circles away and keeps his distance.
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cell blocks a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel letting Cell take a breather here.
Anthriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cell.
Anthriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cell tries for a takedown but Anthriel manages to get underhooks.
Anthriel looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthriel.
Anthriel tries to throw a body punch but Cell avoids it by throwing Anthriel back against the cage.
Anthriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Cell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthriel lands a body punch.
Cell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anthriel backwards.
Anthriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cell controls his hands.
Cell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorn Anthriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cell throws a shot from downtown. Anthriel moves away and avoids it.
Jorn Anthriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell throws a leg kick but Anthriel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anthriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cell.
Anthriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anthriel swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Cell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel throws a right hand that Cell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cell also avoids with ease.
Anthriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthriel.
Cell misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cell.
A leg kick checked by Anthriel.
A solid body kick from Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cell dives in for a single leg takedown but Anthriel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stem Cell.
Cell lands a hook that snaps the head of Anthriel backwards.
Cell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anthriel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell fails to land the takedown.
Anthriel connects with a single shot there.
Anthriel looks to land a right hand but Cell moved out of range.
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Anthriel lands a body shot.
Cell misses with a body punch.
Cell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anthriel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cell throws a leg kick but Anthriel moved away.
Anthriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anthriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Cell connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel wants to clinch.
Anthriel jabs at Cell's body.
Anthriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anthriel is looking to wear down Cell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cell loads up on a big right hand but Anthriel slips the punch.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
Cell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anthriel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cell. That one must have hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cell ducks right into an uppercut from Anthriel.
Anthriel thows a body shot but no joy.
Cell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Jorn Anthriel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthriel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anthriel connects with a body shot that sends Cell's belly button to the back.
Anthriel throws a body punch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anthriel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anthriel swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Anthriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Cell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cell dives in and grabs Anthriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthriel pushes down on Cell's head and hops out.
Cell slips a jab from Anthriel.
Anthriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthriel swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Anthriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthriel lands a lovely overhand right.
Jorn Anthriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthriel misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Anthriel does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Anthriel as Cell shoots in.
Anthriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anthriel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anthriel.
Anthriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthriel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cells head.
Anthriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Cell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthriel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cell up against the cage.
Anthriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthriel.
Anthriel tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
Anthriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Anthriel.
Jorn Anthriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cell tries to score a body lock takedown but Anthriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jorn Anthriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stem Cell.
Cell working aggressively here.
Cell wants to break free but Anthriel has control.
Cell wants to break free but Anthriel has control.
Anthriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthriel keeps control of Cell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anthriel misses with a body punch.
Cell tries a body shot but Anthriel blocks it.
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthriel looks to land a combination but Cell avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anthriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Cell is just out of range.
Cell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthriel rushes Cell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anthriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anthriel misses with a punch to the body.
Cell blocks a body shot from Anthriel.
Anthriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthriel lands a body shot.
Cell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anthriel's calf.
Cell swats away the attempt to clinch by Anthriel.
Anthriel takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cell throws a leg kick that misses.
Anthriel swings for the body but Cell moves out of range.
Anthriel tries to close the distance and clinch but Cell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cell.
Anthriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cell.
Anthriel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthriel scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthriel scores with a decent looking hook.
Cell slips a jab and a cross from Anthriel.
Cell wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorn Anthriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cell moves into range and clinches up with Anthriel.
Cell trying to control the position but instead, Anthriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cell into the cage.
Anthriel has a couple of punches blocked by Cell.
Anthriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Anthriel.
Anthriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cell's elbow.
Anthriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cell's elbow.
Anthriel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anthriel misses with a body punch.
Cell wants a takedown.
Cell wants to stall.
Anthriel gets through Cell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell looking to stall.
Anthriel digs a right hand into Cell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cell's gas tank.
Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Anthriel.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell is trying to stall.
Anthriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cell or not.
Anthriel lands with a light punch inside.
Anthriel works on Cell's body with a couple of short punches.
Anthriel manages to break the clinch.
Cell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Anthriel.
Anthriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cell moves away.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthriel scores with a jab to the body.
Anthriel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cell misses with a low kick.
Anthriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Cell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anthriel wants to sweep here but Cell controlling him for the moment.
Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cell wants to control from the top but Anthriel keeps moving.
Anthriel 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell is looking to work some ground and pound but Anthriel has wrist control.
Cell trying to move into half guard but instead Anthriel has managed to sweep!
Cell 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.
Jorn Anthriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthriel wants to stand but Cell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anthriel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorn Anthriel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cell throws a push kick but Anthriel slaps the foot to one side.
Anthriel lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthriel misses with a jab to the body
and Cell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell throws a strike but Anthriel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anthriel escapes and throws Cell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stem Cell.
I think Anthriel 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorn Anthriel!
A victorious Jorn Anthriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Stem Cell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch! I demand rematch! Gutz, make it happen or I will find another manager!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironz comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra blaring out of the sound system. Cartman has chosen All Within My Hands as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironz sprawls well. Ironz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironz scores with a nice right hand.
Ironz swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
Ironz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cartman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arnie Ironz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironz.
Ironz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartman.
Ironz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartman, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Ironz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cartman wants to break free but Ironz has control.
Cartman breaks the clinch.
Ironz throws a jab when Cartman was well out of range.
We've been told by Ironz's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ironz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
Ironz scores with a push kick.
Cartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironz tries to sprawl out of it but Cartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnie Ironz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cartman.
Cartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironz tries to sprawl out of it but Cartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironz feints and then cracks Cartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartman down.
The fighters circling - Ironz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironz lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartman's calf.
Ironz swings for the body but Cartman moves out of range.
Ironz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cartman looks winded!
Ironz thuds a left hand into Cartman's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartman momentarily.
Ironz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ironz feints and then cracks Cartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartman down.
Ironz cracks Cartman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cartman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ironz finish him?
It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironz lands an elbow inside.
Ironz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cartman with a big uppercut! Cartman tries to clinch up but Ironz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cartman to the mat! Cartman covers up and Ironz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arnie Ironz!
Arnie Ironz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neely has chosen Cracker - Low as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creed's hands.
Creed 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.
Creed connects with the punch.
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Neely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Creed but Creed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neely moves out of range as Creed throws a body kick.
Neely shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neely trying to pass the guard but Creed defending well.
Neely throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Creed to regain full guard.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creed is controlling Neely's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neely connects with a nice short shot to Creed's temple.
Creed keeping control of the position.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Neely has control of the leg.
Creed moves into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neely working his ground and pound in the gym.
Neely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neely wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Creed haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Creed keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Creed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed has his hands on Neely's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neely shoots in looking for a takedown but Creed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neely's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neely takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Neely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed gets underhooks to prevent Neely's takedown attempt.
Victor Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Neely.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed working aggressively here.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Neely.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neely.
Neely gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Creed regains guard.
Creed has momentary wrist control but Neely slips an elbow through the middle.
Creed trying to control the position.
Creed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed looking to control.
Neely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neely throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed pulls Neely in close to his closed guard and prevents Neely from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neely is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Creed is trying to keep Neely in close.
Neely throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed pulls Neely in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Creed wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed thumps Neely with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Neely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victor Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neely tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creed defends well and Neely ends up having to push Creed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Victor Creed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Creed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Neely takes a step back to recover.
Neely moves out of range as Creed throws a body kick.
Neely shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
Neely misses with a body shot.
Creed feints and then cracks Neely's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neely down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Creed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice cross by Creed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed lands a nice looking body kick.
Neely is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neely.
Creed fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws out a leg kick but Neely moves out of range and Creed only half commits.
Creed moves in looking to clinch but Neely pushes him off.
Creed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Neely tenderised Creed's leg. Creed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed lands a big head kick that sends Neely tumbling to the mat! Creed takes a step backwards and waves Neely back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neely misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Creed's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neely fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neely is out of range.
Neely throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Creed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Creed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up Jack Neely's cut even more.
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
Neely lands with a good body shot.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Neely's shoulder, as Neely tries to avoid the shot.
Neely connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely misses with a body punch
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Jack Neely's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neely blocks a low kick nicely.
Neely wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Creed misses with a body kick.
Neely scores with a leg kick.
Creed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Neely moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neely shoots in and gets a takedown into Creed's guard.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Neely from controlling successfully.
Jack Neely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Neely not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Creed pulls Neely in close to his closed guard and prevents Neely from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Victor Creed just wasn't active enough.
Neely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Neely checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Neely is just out of range.
Creed gets caught flat footed, as Neely shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creed seems keen to control Neely's posture.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Neely throws a big right hand that misses.
Creed is trying to control the position but Neely postures up.
Neely postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Creed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Creed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neely keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creed's head.
Neely scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed is trying to control the position but Neely postures up.
Creed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neely.
Creed keeping full guard, as Neely tries to pass.
Creed looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neely is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
Neely cracks Creed with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Neely'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.
Neely moves out of range of the body kick.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neely.
Neely lands a body shot.
Neely is looking to clinch.
Neely throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neely works Creed's body with a nice hook.
Neely lands a head shot.
Jack Neely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neely throws a chopping leg kick but Creed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creed throws a leg kick
and Neely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Neely avoids a kick to the body.
Neely throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed avoids the body shot from Neely.
Neely drives through and clinches with Creed against the cage.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Neely uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Creed.
Neely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Neely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neely.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Creed.
Jack Neely's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Neely misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed lands a body punch.
Neely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Neely.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Neely uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Neely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Neely misses with some punches.
Neely misses with the head strike.
Neely wants to take the fight to the mat but Creed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Neely's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victor Creed!
Victor Creed took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bronze is for pussies im done.'.
In defeat, Jack Neely stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Waiting Room. Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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149 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Jung is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jung. Jung obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Jung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Jung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Jung had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jung.
Jung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Jung moves out of range easily.
Chan-Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jung throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Jung is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Jung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung dominating with strikes here.
Jung prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov taking shots to the head.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Jung throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position.
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung has wrist control.
Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls Jung in close to his closed guard and prevents Jung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jung is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov 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.
Jab from Kersikov.
Jung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jung throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
Kersikov wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung is trying to control but can't.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jung wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov landing punches.
Kersikov trying to control but Jung is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
Jung trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chan-Sung Jung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung.
Jung connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Jung lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Jung won't allow it.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jung is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Jung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Jung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jung is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Jung defends it.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Jung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chan-Sung Jung is winning the standup battle so far.
Jung throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Jung manages to advance to Kersikov's back!
Jung keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Jung is punishing Kersikov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Jung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
Kersikov passes Jung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
Jung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jung has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Jung won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jung is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Jung tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Jung.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.
Jung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Jung tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jung instigates a clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jung gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kersikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung.
Kersikov pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Chan-Sung Jung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Jung looking to slow down the pace here.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jung scores with a hook to the body.
Kersikov can't get the takedown.
Kersikov goes for a takedown attempt but Jung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jung!
Jung struggling a bit here.
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 Chan-Sung Jung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Jung. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jung throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jung!
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jung's legs.
Kersikov controlling the position from side mount.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Jung trying to control the position here.
Kersikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Jung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jung!
Jung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Kersikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Jung is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kersikov lands a big shot there that rocks Jung but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov raining down shots from the mount!
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov looking to control but Jung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
Jung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kersikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
Jung is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov tries to control but Jung wriggling away.
Jung is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chan-Sung Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Chumbawamba - Tubthumping. Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tweedle Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palhares is able to avoid easily.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palhares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dee - the referee stops the clock and Palhares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dee. Palhares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Palhares misses with a wild combination.
Palhares blocks the body kick.
Palhares scores with a nice head shot.
Palhares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dee's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dee controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Dee keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee striking off his back but it's not causing Palhares any problems.
Dee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares forces his way into half guard.
Palhares trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palhares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palhares's back!
Dee missing with strikes from the back.
Dee throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Palhares!
Dee tries to keep control of the position but Palhares is staying busy.
Dee cracks Palhares with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Palhares from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee lands with a hammerfist to the side of Palhares's head.
Dee missing with punches from the back.
Palhares is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Palhares felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee lands shots from the back.
Dee misses with punches from the back.
Palhares is really stuck here.
Dee is working the ground and pound. Can Palhares escape?
Dee throws strikes from the back but Palhares rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Palhares.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee looking to pass the guard.
Palhares pulls Dee in close to his closed guard and prevents Dee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Dee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee throwing strikes but missing.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dee.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palhares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palhares is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pluto Palhares.
Palhares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palhares showed some decent athleticism there.
Palhares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dee is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Dee is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee gets full guard.
Dee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Palhares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Pluto Palhares has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dee digs a good body shot into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dee blocks the body kick.
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Palhares there.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Palhares works over Dee's head and body with a nice combination.
Palhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Palhares - just one landing.
Dee throws a wild body kick that Palhares sees coming a mile off.
Dee clinches with his opponent.
Palhares lands with a light punch inside.
Palhares tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
Palhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palhares pushes Dee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palharess head.
Palhares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palhares.
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Dee looks to land a body kick but Palhares moved away.
Dee throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dee misses with a body kick.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee struggling a bit here.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dee struggling a bit here.
Palhares wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee has his hands clasped together around Palhares's back. He's all about the action.
Dee actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares prevents Dee from improving his position.
Dee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tweedle Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dee 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares passes Dee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dee wants to get back to full guard but Palhares has passed into side control.
Palhares wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Palhares is staying tight to Dee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Palhares wants to control for a moment but Dee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Dee is defending well.
Dee tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Palhares is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee trying to control here.
Dee tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dee clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palhares 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.
Palhares throws a chopping leg kick but Dee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Palhares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palhares swivels and escapes.
Palhares loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
Palhares throws a head kick but Dee moves out of range.
Palhares goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Dee tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee misses with a punch on the inside.
Dee prevents a body shot from Palhares.
A short left from Palhares.
Palhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palhares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palhares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Palhares.
Palhares tries to throw a body punch but Dee avoids it by throwing Palhares back against the cage.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dee prevents a body shot from Palhares.
A head punch on the inside from Palhares fails to land.
Palhares gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palhares misses with some punches.
Dee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palhares or not.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Palhares tries to throw a body punch but Dee avoids it by throwing Palhares back against the cage.
Dee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dee pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palhares is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dee prevents a body shot from Palhares.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Palhares.
Dee blocks a body shot from Palhares.
Dee lands a right hand.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palhares is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Palhares to the mat. Palhares regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dee wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Dee lands a couple of elbows.
Dee connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Dee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dee is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
Palhares trying to control the position here.
Dee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is fighting to break Palhares's control of his arms but Palhares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Palhares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dee's waist but Dee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palhares off to one side.
Tweedle Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pluto Palhares.
Dee wants to slow Palhares down by chopping away at his legs.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat.
Dee tries to clinch but Palhares moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Palhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Dee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dee tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Palhares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Tweedle Dee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Palhares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palhares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dee. Dee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dee wants to clinch.
Dee slips a jab from Palhares.
Palhares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dee cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dee scores with a nice right hand.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Palhares lands a lovely overhand right.
Palhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Dee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares cracks Dee with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee pushes Palhares away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palhares throws a front kick that sends Dee stumbling back into the cage.
Tweedle Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dee backs up against the cage.
Palhares lands with a nice body kick.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Dee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Dee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palhares gets caught flat footed, as Dee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Palhares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dee postures up in Palhares's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pluto Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dee wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Dee throwing strikes but missing.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself.
Palhares looking to control but Dee passes into half guard.
Dee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
Palhares trying to control here.
Dee trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Dee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tweedle Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dee 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tweedle Dee!
Tweedle Dee retains his middleweight title!
Tweedle Dee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Oath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oath comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck your guts out. Machida has chosen No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Oath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oath thumps Machida with a low kick.
Oath has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oath punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida avoids the head kick by Oath.
Machida lands with a right hand.
It looks like Ken Oath has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida swings for the body but Oath moves out of range.
Machida takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Oath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Oath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oath throws a nice head kick!
Oath misses with a kick to the body.
Machida throws a head kick but Oath moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oath scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machida has control of Oath's left arm, preventing Oath from doing any damage.
Oath trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oath won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Oath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida seems keen to control Oath's posture.
Oath won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Oath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Oath wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Machida content to stall in guard here.
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!
Oath keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oath pulls Machida in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Renzo Machida.
Oath misses with a kick to the body
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oath's corner calls for a 1-2. Oath obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Oath looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice hook to Oath's body. Oath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida stuns Oath with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida scores with a jab. Oath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oath just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Oath counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oath.
Oath wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Oath wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Oath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Oath's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Oath misses with a body kick.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Oath counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
The strikes coming from Oath are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Oath throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Machida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida controlling the action here.
Oath gets back to full guard.
Machida won't allow Oath to sweep him here.
Oath tries to strike from the bottom.
Oath wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Oath is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machida postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Renzo Machida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oath slips under a jab from Machida.
Oath motions for Machida to come forward. Oath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oath throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Oath lands with a nice body punch.
Oath shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oath trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Oath from controlling successfully.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oath wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Oath is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ken Oath.
Oath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Oath just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Oath dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Oath's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Machida misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Oath misses the target.
Oath lands with a cross.
Oath tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Oath.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Oath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Oath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida cracks the inside of Oath's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oath misses with a double jab.
Machida slips a jab from Oath.
Oath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oath checks it well.
Oath throws a shot to the body.
Machida throws a right hand that misses
and Oath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida wants to sweep here but Oath controlling him for the moment.
Oath lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeping full guard, as Oath tries to pass.
Oath looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Oath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oath has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oath keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Oath.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Renzo Machida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oath lands with an overhand left.
Oath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Oath misses with a straight right.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Machida checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Oath tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Oath saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ken Oath did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ken Oath's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Oath finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Oath misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Oath misses with an uppercut.
Machida 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.
Oath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oath lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida throws a jab when Oath was well out of range.
Oath avoids the body shot from Machida.
Oath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Oath on that attempt.
Oath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Machida checks the leg kick.
Oath throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Oath was not able to check.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oath 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.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oath on the side of the head.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machida moves into full guard.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oath passes Machida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oath throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oath stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is still trying to improve position.
Machida managing to control the position.
Machida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oath!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oath is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Renzo Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Oath's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oath is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Machida is looking to control Oath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oath tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Machida wants to sweep here but Oath controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oath throws a big elbow that misses.
Oath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oath is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oath passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oath with the ground and pound but Machida regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to hold on to Oath's head to control him but Oath postures up.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oath throws an elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oath's guard. Nice move by Machida!
Renzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Machida passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oath is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida is trying to control here but Oath has managed to regain half guard.
Oath wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Oath is defending the position.
Oath is looking to improve his position.
Ken Oath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oath keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oath trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Oath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oath 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 James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Oath!
Post fight, Ken Oath took to the microphone: 'Na Na Na Naaa, Na Na Na Naaa, Hey Hey.. Goodnight.. Fuck off Li.. you ain't got shit. '.
Renzo Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'So bad'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWhiskey comes to the cage accompanied by ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prijovic connects with a single shot there.
Prijovic misses with an uppercut
and Prijovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McWhiskey missing with a left hand there. Prijovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prijovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prijovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Prijovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nemanja Prijovic has been cut.
Prijovic misses with a looping left.
McWhiskey circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McWhiskey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prijovic moves out of range of the body kick from McWhiskey.
Prijovic is looking to clinch but McWhiskey is avoiding it.
McWhiskey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWhiskey scores with a nice hook to the head.
McWhiskey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prijovic backwards.
McWhiskey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prijovic pushes McWhiskey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey scores with a knee to the head.
McWhiskey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prijovic backwards.
McWhiskey lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWhiskey misses with a punch to the body.
Prijovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prijovic avoiding damage as McWhiskey throws knees to the body.
Prijovic scores with a shoulder strike.
McWhiskey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prijovic is defending well for now.
McWhiskey tries a body shot but Prijovic blocks it.
McWhiskey with a knee to the head.
McWhiskey working the clinch nicely. Prijovic is working for position but McWhiskey cracks him with a big knee to the head! Prijovic crumples up against the cage and McWhiskey lands two more shots before the ref can save Prijovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Patrick McWhiskey!
Patrick McWhiskey is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Patrick McWhiskey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas's entrance music is La La La - Snoop Lion. A fine choice. Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shirahama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shirahama blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Shirahama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shirahama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shirahama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Douglas pulls Shirahama in close to prevent any damage.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas is pulling down on Shirahama's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirahama, at least for the moment.
Shirahama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Douglas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dustin Douglas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Shirahama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shirahama blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas 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 Shirahama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shirahama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Douglas swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Shirahama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Douglas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas throws a chopping leg kick but Shirahama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shirahama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dustin Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Shirahama counters with a good low kick that Douglas was not able to check.
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick
and Shirahama counters with a thumping low kick.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douglas.
Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shirahama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Douglas swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick
and Shirahama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shirahama.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirahama is fighting to break Douglas's control of his arms but Douglas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shirahama postures up.
Douglas pulls Shirahama in close to his closed guard and prevents Shirahama from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dustin Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body punch
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douglas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shirahama will feel that in the morning.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Shirahama checks it.
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Douglas tries to land a body kick
and Shirahama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Shirahama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Douglas dominated that round.
That's time! Douglas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Shirahama cracks Douglas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Douglas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shirahama's best efforts.
Shirahama seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
Shirahama wants to take a breather but Douglas is having none of it.
Shirahama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenichi Shirahama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas won't allow Shirahama to pass to mount.
Douglas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shirahama.
Shirahama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglas defending well though.
Douglas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Douglas wants to control but Shirahama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dustin Douglas.
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Douglas - that will leave a mark!
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Shirahama checks it.
A low kick from Douglas is predictable there
and Shirahama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shirahama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Douglas is trying to control but Shirahama manages to pass to mount!
Shirahama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Douglas is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to get to half guard.
Douglas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shirahama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Douglas is looking to escape.
Shirahama is looking to take a break and control but Douglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shirahama is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Douglas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shirahama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dustin Douglas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Douglas misses with a hook to the body
and Shirahama counters with a three punch combo that has Douglas backing up. Douglas nods at Shirahama to acknowledge the strikes.
Dustin Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shirahama circles away.
Douglas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shirahama if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Douglas tenderised Shirahama's leg. Shirahama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Douglas takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Douglas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shirahama checks the leg kick.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Shirahama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Shirahama moves away and avoids it.
Shirahama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shirahama circles away.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas punishes Shirahama's body with a nice straight punch.
Douglas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shirahama doesn't seem bothered though.
Douglas throws a solid leg kick but Shirahama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Douglas.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shirahama is able to avoid easily.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Shirahama's front leg but catches the back leg as Shirahama tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama slips under a jab from Douglas.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shirahama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shirahama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Douglas tries to work over Shirahama's front leg with a kick but Shirahama checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Shirahama counters with a single leg into guard. Douglas didn't expect that.
Douglas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Dustin Douglas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shirahama.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shirahama circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shirahama.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Shirahama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shirahama slips under a jab from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Douglas clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas misses with a shot to the body
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Douglas is trying to control Shirahama's posture but Shirahama avoids it.
Douglas tries to bench press Shirahama off him but Shirahama keeps the position.
Douglas is trying to control Shirahama's posture but Shirahama avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dustin Douglas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
A head kick by Douglas misses
and Shirahama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Douglas swings widly with a right hand
and Shirahama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Douglas thinking.
Douglas misses with a lunging right hand
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Douglas's guard now.
Douglas working a defensive guard here.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Douglas is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Douglas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas controls Shirahama momentarily but Shirahama frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dustin Douglas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Douglas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Douglas is looking to clinch.
Douglas is looking to wear down Shirahama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shirahama circles away.
Douglas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shirahama at a distance.
Douglas misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas thumps Shirahama with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Shirahama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Douglas misses.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirahama with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Douglas had his way with Kenichi Shirahama in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Douglas throws a jab when Shirahama was well out of range.
Douglas swinging wildly here.
Shirahama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas's waist but Douglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shirahama off to one side.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shirahama counters with a leg kick.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Shirahama's leg but Shirahama calmly moves out of range.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shirahama.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Shirahama blocks a low kick nicely.
Shirahama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas scores with a hook.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama staying out of range there.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shirahama can do to turn this around?
Douglas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Shirahama's leg but Shirahama calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body punch
and Shirahama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Douglas's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama walks into a straight right hand from Douglas.
Shirahama moves out of range of the body kick.
Douglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Douglas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a low kick as Shirahama jumps back.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses
and Shirahama counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Douglas!
Post fight, Dustin Douglas took to the microphone: 'More gold for the Lion. Thanks to everyone for putting on such a great Olympic event. One love.'.
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