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LFC 22: Primitive PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kreese might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico Vega!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreese gets tackled into the cage by Vega. Vega maintains the clinch.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Kreese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kreese. That did some damage!
Vega throws a low kick but Kreese moves out of range easily.
Kreese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vega.
Kreese throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Kreese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Kreese has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kreese blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreese tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kreese goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vega tries to clinch up but Kreese circles away and keeps his distance.
Vega looks to land a body kick but Kreese moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Kreese is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vega. Kreese shrugs it off though.
Vega pushes Kreese up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
It looks like John Kreese has been cut.
Kreese is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kreese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreese takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreese avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kreese avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Vega gets underhooks to prevent Kreese's takedown attempt.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Kreese.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kreese's defenses.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Kreese blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a nice elbow.
Vega misses with an elbow strike.
Kreese being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vega.
Kreese blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kreese tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Kreese shrugs off.
John Kreese's cut is getting worse.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Kreese leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kreese avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands an elbow that stopped Kreese in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
Kreese avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Vega misses with an elbow over the top.
Kreese avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
Vega lands an elbow that stopped Kreese in his tracks for a moment.
John Kreese's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vega gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kreese blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kreese's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vega motions for Kreese to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega misses with a head kick.
Kreese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreese moves out of range of the leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kreese jabs at Vega's body.
Vega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kreese 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kreese feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kreese tries to free his leg and advance position but Vega is retaining full guard.
Vega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kreese works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega trying to hold on to Kreese's head to control him but Kreese postures up.
Kreese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Kreese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vega!
Vega tries to lock up and control but Kreese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kreese working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kreese won't let Vega get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kreese looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreese looking to isolate an arm here. Vega doesn't see it coming and as Kreese extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kreese!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Kreese!
John Kreese spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Antifanz Del Norte had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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286 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Norte throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Norte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Norte wants to get back to his feet but Stone drags him back down.
Del Norte takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Del Norte is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Norte down.
Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Norte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte throws Stone to one side and escapes!
Del Norte clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Del Norte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stone lands strikes to the head.
Stone is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Del Norte up.
Del Norte prevents Stone from getting a body triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Del Norte's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Del Norte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Del Norte is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Del Norte is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back.
Stone trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Norte defends it well.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Del Norte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone thows a huge punch but Del Norte dodges it nicely.
Stone misses with a head shot. Del Norte uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Norte has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stone pulls Del Norte into guard.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Del Norte throws an elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Norte's guard. Nice move by Stone!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Del Norte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Norte defending well though.
Stone prevents Del Norte from improving his position.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Del Norte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is keen to just control but Del Norte is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Norte's head.
Stone is looking to advance position but Del Norte won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Del Norte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Norte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Norte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone trying to control from Del Norte's half guard. Del Norte has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone works over Del Norte with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone cracks Del Norte with a solid left hand.
Stone throws an elbow that misses. Del Norte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by Del Norte!
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Del Norte tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone lands a heavy elbow.
Del Norte is desperately trying to improve his position but Stone has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone raining down shots from the mount!
Stone raining down shots from the mount!
Del Norte is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a big shot to the head and Del Norte winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Stone!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Estella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
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295 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Tortoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Estella!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estella blocks a low kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tortoise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estella tries to clinch but Tortoise is having none of it.
Estella takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tortoise throws a hook to the side of Estella's head but Estella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tortoise lands a jab to the head.
Estella takes the fight into the clinch.
Estella is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tortoise pushes Estella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Estella gets control of Tortoise's arms and successfully pulls guard. Estella will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tortoise stays in close to Estella's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estella working a defensive guard here.
Tortoise controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estella has his foot on Tortoise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tortoise works his way back into a safe position though.
Tortoise engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Estella looking for a sweep. Not yet Estella, not yet.
Tortoise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estella is keeping the position for now.
Tortoise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tortoise's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thomas Tortoise just wasn't active enough.
Tortoise darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estella tries to clinch up.
Estella tries to clinch up but Tortoise circles away and keeps his distance.
Estella tries to clinch up
and Tortoise counters with a nice body shot.
Tortoise scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Juan Estella has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estella moves to clinch but Tortoise breaks away
and Tortoise counters with a leg kick.
Estella takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tortoise lands a lovely overhand right.
Tortoise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tortoise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tortoise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tortoise throws a low kick, looking for Estella's leg but Estella calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tortoise misses.
Tortoise tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Estella is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Tortoise.
Tortoise sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Estella to the ground! Tortoise dives into full mount looking to finish!
Estella wants to hold on but Tortoise pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise looking to control but Estella is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tortoise prevents Estella from getting the reversal.
Tortoise in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Estella tries to hold on but Tortoise postures up.
Tortoise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Estella on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juan Estella has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tortoise lands a nice hook to Estella's body. Estella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tortoise. That's going to slow Estella down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortoise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas Tortoise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Estella throws a lazy head kick
and Tortoise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Estella looks winded!
Estella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estella takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tortoise tests Estella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tortoise cracks Estella on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Estella falls backwards against the cage. Tortoise follows up with more strikes that drop Estella to his knees. Tortoise keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Estella! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Tortoise!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsui is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solvent by Skinny Puppy. Hachiro Matsui looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart Jr clinches.
Stewart Jr avoiding damage.
Stewart Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsui.
Matsui has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stewart Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Matsui manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stewart Jr wants to improve his position but Matsui is controlling well.
Stewart Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stewart Jr is looking for a sweep. Matsui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stewart Jr trying to control here.
Matsui trying to control from half guard but Stewart Jr is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matsui tries to sprawl but Stewart Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsui wants to improve his position but Stewart Jr is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stewart Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stewart Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matsui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsui is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsui wants to pass the guard but Stewart Jr is keeping the position.
Matsui trying to control but Stewart Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart Jr, not yet.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart Jr controlling Matsui's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hachiro Matsui was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stewart Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stewart Jr walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart Jr is defended easily by Matsui.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Matsui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stewart Jr duly obliges.
Matsui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stewart Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart Jr trying to control the action but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Stewart Jr lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matsui's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payne Stewart Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stewart Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart Jr shoots in but Matsui avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsui cracks Stewart Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsui throws a head kick that misses.
Matsui goes for a double leg but Stewart Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stewart Jr continues to drive forward.
Stewart Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsui shoots in for a takedown but Stewart Jr shows good takedown defense.
Matsui sizes up Stewart Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsui defends well and Stewart Jr ends up having to push Matsui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payne Stewart Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsui is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stewart Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsui avoids it really well and circles away.
Stewart Jr wants to clinch.
Matsui clinches up with Stewart Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsui has Stewart Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stewart Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matsui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stewart Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Matsui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr has Matsui up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsui has Stewart Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stewart Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stewart Jr tries for a takedown but Matsui manages to get underhooks.
Matsui looking for a takedown.
Stewart Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart Jr prevents it.
Stewart Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsui is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr stalling.
Matsui tries to score a body lock takedown but Stewart Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart Jr prevents it.
Stewart Jr pulls guard successfully.
Matsui wants to control from the top but Stewart Jr keeps moving.
Stewart Jr pulls Matsui in to control the position.
Stewart Jr keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewart Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stewart Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stewart Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsui swivels and escapes.
Stewart Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne Stewart Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsui lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsui scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart Jr.
Matsui circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Matsui.
Matsui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Payne Stewart Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsui throws a push kick but Stewart Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Payne Stewart Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsui is looking to chop away at Stewart Jr's legs.
Matsui throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stewart Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsui slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stewart Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsui counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payne Stewart Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsui sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsui scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui pushes Stewart Jr away with a front kick.
Matsui swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart Jr.
Matsui scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart Jr in his tracks.
Stewart Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsui misses the shot to the body.
Matsui is looking to clinch but Stewart Jr is avoiding it.
Stewart Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hachiro Matsui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr has managed to clinch.
Matsui can't get the takedown.
Matsui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart Jr prevents it.
Stewart Jr landing knees to the head.
Matsui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsui, which made it look bad.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matsui enables Stewart Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matsui manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Stewart Jr from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Stewart Jr controlling him for the moment.
Stewart Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Payne Stewart Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stewart Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Matsui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matsui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsui fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stewart Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stewart Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne Stewart Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Payne Stewart Jr.
Well Stewart Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payne Stewart Jr!
The defeated Hachiro Matsui had this to say: 'That was a great fight, I gotta give props to my opponent. He did what he had to do. But I'm not done and I'll be back stronger next time! Thank you to my fans and sponsors. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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258 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
Michieletto tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michieletto shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michieletto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michieletto throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michieletto ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Michieletto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Michieletto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michieletto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith slips a jab from Michieletto.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michieletto.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Michieletto misses with a hook.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michieletto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Michieletto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Michieletto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Michieletto moves out of range easily.
Smith looks for the body kick but Michieletto saw that one coming.
Michieletto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michieletto tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michieletto tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith cracks Michieletto with a good jab.
Michieletto shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michieletto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michieletto throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Michieletto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith slips a straight right by Michieletto.
Michieletto is looking to land body kicks.
Michieletto throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Michieletto moved out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
Michieletto misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Michieletto fights it but they end up in guard.
Michieletto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Michieletto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michieletto controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clifford Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Michieletto throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Clifford Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michieletto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Michieletto throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Michieletto throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michieletto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick from Michieletto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michieletto throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Michieletto.
Michieletto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Michieletto.
Michieletto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith is looking to slow Michieletto down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michieletto throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Michieletto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clifford Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith'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.
Michieletto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davide Michieletto is winning the standup battle so far.
Michieletto misses with the combination.
Michieletto misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Michieletto saw that one coming.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michieletto.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michieletto.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michieletto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michieletto throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Michieletto throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Michieletto lands an overhand right.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michieletto.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michieletto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Michieletto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Michieletto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michieletto misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a series of punches but Michieletto avoids them all with ease.
Michieletto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Michieletto drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michieletto moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michieletto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto throws a combination that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michieletto 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.
Michieletto just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michieletto lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Michieletto misses the jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Michieletto.
Michieletto needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Michieletto misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michieletto.
Nice cross by Michieletto.
Michieletto sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michieletto throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michieletto's knee momentarily.
Michieletto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michieletto misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Michieletto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michieletto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michieletto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michieletto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michieletto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michieletto was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Michieletto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Michieletto duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Michieletto.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michieletto tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Michieletto takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith moves out of range as Michieletto throws a body kick.
Michieletto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michieletto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michieletto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michieletto throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Michieletto misses with a kick to the body.
Michieletto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michieletto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Michieletto should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Michieletto.
Michieletto throws an off balance right hand
and Michieletto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michieletto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michieletto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith catches Michieletto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michieletto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Michieletto slips under a jab from Smith.
Michieletto throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Michieletto fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michieletto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michieletto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Smith.
Michieletto shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michieletto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Michieletto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michieletto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michieletto or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Michieletto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michieletto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michieletto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Michieletto ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook. Michieletto ducked under it nicely.
Davide Michieletto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michieletto looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Michieletto.
Michieletto shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Michieletto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Michieletto loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Michieletto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clifford Smith 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.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Michieletto. Michieletto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michieletto avoids the body shot from Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Michieletto down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michieletto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michieletto ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Michieletto scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Michieletto misses.
Michieletto walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Michieletto misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Smith!
After the fight, Clifford Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
Peltola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fernandez eats them both and turns towards Peltola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Nicky Fernandez has been cut.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Fernandez moved out of range nicely.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peltola doesn't seem bothered though.
Peltola lands a head shot.
Fernandez moves out of range as Peltola strikes.
Fernandez throws a leg kick but Peltola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez.
Peltola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Fernandez catches Peltola right on the button with a cross.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltola circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peltola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez tests Peltola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola scores with a hook to the body. Fernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Peltola avoids it well.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range.
Peltola punishes Fernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
Peltola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Fernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peltola is in Fernandez's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peltola advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Peltola keeps him under control.
Fernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltola.
Peltola is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peltola to get the leverage.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Peltola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peltola with good strikes from the mount here!
Peltola controlling his opponent.
Peltola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peltola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peltola prevents Fernandez from getting the reversal.
Peltola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but Peltola maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Fernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peltola landing punches.
The cut above Nicky Fernandez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicky Fernandez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mertsi Peltola!
After winning the bout, Mertsi Peltola 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes to the cage accompanied by Audioslave - Exploder. Jorge has chosen Back in black as his entrance music. Wasim Kayani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Jorge's chin.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani's corner calls for a 1-2. Kayani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kayani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorge.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Kayani circles away easily
and Kayani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jorge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kayani counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Kayani counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jorge is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wasim Kayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Jorge darts in looking for a takedown but Kayani gets double underhooks and turns Jorge into the cage.
Kayani taking a breather.
Kayani cracks Jorge with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Kayani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
Jorge controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Kayani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani lands with a short shot to the head.
Kayani effectively controlling the action here.
Kayani misses with a punch to the body.
Kayani is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wasim Kayani.
Jorge throws a one two combo.
Kayani checks a leg kick.
Jorge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorge dives in for a single leg takedown but Kayani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kayani lands a shot to the body.
Kayani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
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!
Jorge tries to break free but Kayani pushes him back against the cage.
Kayani lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
The referee calls for Kayani to work.
Kayani has a couple of punches blocked by Jorge.
Kayani throws a head punch that misses.
Kayani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorge wants to break free but Kayani has control.
Kayani is stalling here.
Kayani throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kayani.
Kayani is leaning against Jorge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kayani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jorge up against the cage.
Kayani seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jorge is trying to push Kayani away but Kayani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kayani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kayani has a couple of punches blocked by Jorge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani lands with a light punch inside.
Jorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kayani tries a body shot but Jorge blocks it.
Jorge is trying to pull guard but Kayani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kayani - that landed with a thud.
Jorge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorge jumps guard.
Jorge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kayani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
That's time! Kayani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Kayani counters with a left to the body.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Kayani, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Kayani against the cage but Kayani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kayani circles away.
Wasim Kayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorge.
No luck for Jorge with that takedown attempt.
Kayani lunges at Jorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jorge's hand.
Jorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kayani throws a poor cross that misses
and Jorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kayani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kayani connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kayani is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Kayani circles away and we're back to standing.
Kayani misses with a two punch combination.
Kayani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kayani defends well and Jorge ends up having to push Kayani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kayani.
Kayani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kayani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kayani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jorge up against the cage.
Kayani lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kayani throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Jorge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jorge showed some decent athleticism there.
Jorge seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayani is trying to maintain the position but Jorge is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
Kayani trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jorge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jorge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kayani trying to control here.
Kayani is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kayani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Kayani is not content to let Jorge control the position.
Kayani wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Kayani trying to control here.
Kayani is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorge wants to work for an arm triangle but Kayani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kayani works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani managing to control the position.
Jorge throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kayani tries to score with a low kick but Jorge moves his leg out of the way.
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Kayani counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kayani. That one must have hurt.
Kayani takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Kayani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorge dives in and grabs Kayani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kayani pushes down on Jorge's head and hops out.
Wasim Kayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Jorge avoids the head kick by Kayani.
Jorge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kayani counters with a head kick that drops Jorge to the mat! Jorge scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jorge is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani lands the left hand.
Jorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Kayani finish him?
Jorge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kayani counters with a big right hand! Oh Jorge is in trouble here! Kayani follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasim Kayani!
During a confident post fight interview, Wasim Kayani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Ertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Paquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zack Ertz's chin.
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35
170 lbs
32 - 24 - 1 |
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Ertz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao misses with a hook to the body
and Ertz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
Ertz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paquiao lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Paquiao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ertz doesn't seem phased though.
Manuel Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Paquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ertz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ertz.
Paquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Nice takedown defense from Paquiao. No joy for Ertz on that attempt.
Ertz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paquiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ertz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Paquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ertz.
Paquiao has one foot on Ertz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A jab from Paquiao does it's job there.
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!
Paquiao throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Paquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Ertz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paquiao looks to land a combination but Ertz avoids it well.
Paquiao dips to his left and cracks Ertz with an uppercut!
Ertz blocks a jab.
No joy there for Ertz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paquiao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Ertz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ertz misses with a lunging right hand
and Paquiao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ertz won't be happy with that.
Ertz is trying to get back to half guard.
Paquiao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ertz is trying to improve his position.
Ertz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paquiao off and has taken his back!
Ertz doesn't have the hooks in and Paquiao manages to turn into his guard.
Ertz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ertz keeping full guard, as Paquiao tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao wants to stand but Ertz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paquiao won't allow Ertz to sweep him here.
Ertz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ertz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ertz thowing shots but they're missing.
Paquiao tries to reverse the position but Ertz maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ertz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paquiao looks a forlorn figure.
Paquiao tries to hold on but Ertz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ertz stuns Paquiao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ertz throws the left hand but Paquiao avoids the punch easily.
Paquiao throws a wild body kick that Ertz sees coming a mile off.
Manuel Paquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but Ertz moved out of range nicely.
Ertz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ertz.
Ertz throws out a leg kick but Paquiao moves out of range and Ertz only half commits.
Ertz avoids the body shot from Paquiao.
Ertz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Paquiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertz moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Ertz walks into a jab.
Paquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paquiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ertz. Ertz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ertz.
Paquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Ertz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ertz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ertz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paquiao's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz throws a looping overhand right but Paquiao ducks down to avoid it.
Ertz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paquiao throws a hook but Ertz blocks it.
Ertz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquiao misses the target.
Paquiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ertz manages to avoid it.
Paquiao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ertz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ertz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a shot to the body.
Paquiao slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Paquiao.
Paquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paquiao throws a looping overhand right but Ertz ducks down to avoid it.
Paquiao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Ertz moves away from the strike by Paquiao.
Paquiao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paquiao punishes Ertz's body with a nice straight punch.
Ertz throws out a loose jab but Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ertz misses with a leg kick
so Paquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ertz wants to sweep but no luck.
Ertz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Ertz.
Ertz has a closed guard, preventing Paquiao from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paquiao being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ertz looks to land a right hand but Paquiao moved out of range.
Paquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Paquiao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ertzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ertz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Ertz.
Ertz misses with a hook. Paquiao ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paquiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ertz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ertz slips under a jab.
Ertz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ertz misses with a straight left.
Ertz slips a jab from Paquiao.
Ertz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ertz.
Paquiao cracks Ertz with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Ertz misses the shot to the body.
Ertz misses with a straight left.
Ertz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paquiao in his tracks.
Ertz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ertz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paquiao is able to avoid easily.
Paquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ertz's hands.
Ertz thows a body shot but no joy.
Zack Ertz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ertz moves out of range of the body kick from Paquiao.
Paquiao blocks a head kick by Ertz.
Ertz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Paquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Paquiao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ertz. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Ertz with that takedown attempt.
Paquiao throws the kick towards the body but Ertz avoids it.
Manuel Paquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ertz misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ertz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ertz wants to slow Paquiao down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel Paquiao.
Well Paquiao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paquiao!
Manuel Paquiao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kenny McCormick enters the cage!
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33
172 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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28
177 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCormick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCormick throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCormick.
McCormick throws a leg kick which misses Kruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger tries to avoid it.
Kruger scores with a jab.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCormick.
A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot.
McCormick lands a nice 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!
McCormick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCormick. Kruger shrugs it off though.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
McCormick throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
McCormick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCormick has Kruger up against the cage in a clinch.
McCormick lands a left hand.
McCormick misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCormick slows down the pace here.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCormick walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCormick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCormick lands with a kick to the temple. Kruger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCormick digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs.
Kruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick has one foot on Kruger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCormick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenny McCormick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a poor cross that misses
and McCormick counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCormick.
McCormick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCormick throws a leg kick which misses Kruger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruger tries to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
McCormick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCormick on his heels. He'll look to pass McCormick's guard now, I'm sure.
Kruger trying to control but McCormick is working from the bottom.
Kruger won't allow McCormick to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking to pass the guard.
McCormick wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCormick manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McCormick wants to stand but Kruger is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but McCormick defends easily.
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCormick passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCormick wants to get back to his feet.
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny McCormick 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.
McCormick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCormick lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCormick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with McCormick, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes McCormick against the cage but McCormick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCormick thuds his right hand into Kruger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but McCormick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCormick slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from McCormick.
McCormick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCormick wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCormick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from McCormick. No joy for Kruger on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCormick defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kruger! He's out on his feet! McCormick rushes in and drops Kruger with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny McCormick!
Kenny McCormick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callaghan slips a jab from Stringer.
Callaghan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Callaghan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Stringer moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Callaghan.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Stringer.
Callaghan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stringer blocks it with crossed arms.
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callaghan misses with the head strike.
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
Callaghan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Stringer.
Callaghan missing with knees to the body.
Stringer avoiding damage as Callaghan throws knees to the body.
Stringer pushes Callaghan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Callaghan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Callaghan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callaghan lands an elbow that stopped Stringer in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Callaghan avoiding damage as Stringer throws knees to the body.
Callaghan has Stringer pressed against the cage.
Stringer is trying to maintain a safe position but Callaghan gets an underhook and turns Stringer into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Stringer lands with a short shot to the head.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stringer.
Stringer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringer can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Stringer digs a right hand underneath Callaghan's ribcage. Callaghan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Callaghan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Stringer.
Callaghan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stringer up against the cage.
We've been informed that Stringer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Callaghan can't find room to land a body shot as Stringer controls the action.
Stringer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Callaghan obliges.
Stringer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Callaghan is trying to maintain a safe position but Stringer gets an underhook and turns Callaghan into the cage.
Callaghan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan misses with an elbow strike.
Stringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan stalling.
Nice elbow from Callaghan.
Stringer misses with the head strike.
Stringer lands a nice uppercut.
Callaghan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan lands a nice uppercut.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringer working Callaghan over with knees to the body.
Stringer looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Callaghan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Callaghan crunches a lovely knee into Stringer's ribcage.
Callaghan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stringer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Callaghan lands a good knee to the midsection. Stringer won't want to take too many of those.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stringer.
Stringer working aggressively here.
Callaghan pushes Stringer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan stalls.
Callaghan missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan lands an elbow inside that Stringer shrugs off.
Callaghan misses with a knee strike.
Callaghan has a couple of punches blocked by Stringer.
Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stringer controls his hands.
Stringer scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Callaghan throws an elbow but misses.
Callaghan missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan stalls.
Stringer managing to block the knees to the body from Callaghan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
Callaghan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Callaghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callaghan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Callaghan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stringer back to the cage. Callaghan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Avon Stringer's cut even more.
Stringer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callaghan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
Callaghan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan lands a knee to the body.
Stringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
Callaghan gets through Stringer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan lands with a right to the head.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stringer scores with a shoulder strike.
Callaghan landing knees to the body.
Stringer trying to land knees to the body.
Stringer trying to control the position but instead, Callaghan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stringer into the cage.
Avon Stringer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stringer.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stringer avoids it.
Stringer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Callaghan.
Stringer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Callaghan missing with knees to the body.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer takes an elbow to the temple.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Callaghan obliges.
Callaghan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stringer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer pushes Callaghan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stringer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stringer.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Stringer blocks with his arms.
Stringer scores with a shot to the side of Callaghan's head.
Stringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringer takes an elbow to the temple.
Stringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Callaghan misses with a knee strike.
Callaghan with a knee to the head.
The cut above Avon Stringer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Stringer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Callaghan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Stringer avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
Stringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Callaghan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stringer has a couple of punches blocked by Callaghan.
Callaghan trying to control the position but instead, Stringer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Callaghan into the cage.
Stringer blocking some punches.
Callaghan looking to slow down the pace here.
Stringer lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callaghan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stringer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Callaghans head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stringer pushes Callaghan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Callaghan has Stringer pushed against the cage.
Stringer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Callaghan's face.
It looks like Richard Callaghan has been cut.
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
Stringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stringer blocking some punches.
Stringer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer tries to land a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks with his arms.
Callaghan taking a breather.
Callaghan blocking some punches.
Callaghan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Callaghan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Callaghan throws a head kick but Stringer moves out of range.
Callaghan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Callaghan blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Callaghan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callaghan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stringer tries to clinch up.
Stringer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan, pushing him back against the cage.
Callaghan tries to throw a body punch but Stringer avoids it by throwing Callaghan back against the cage.
Stringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stringer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Callaghan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Callaghan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callaghan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Callaghan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stringer tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Callaghan throws an elbow that misses.
Stringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stringer digs a right hand into Callaghan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callaghan's gas tank.
Stringer tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Stringer back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stringer.
Callaghan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callaghan avoiding damage as Stringer throws knees to the body.
Stringer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer letting Callaghan take a breather here.
Callaghan misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callaghan as Stringer tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with an elbow over the top.
Stringer dodges an elbow strike from Callaghan.
Callaghan stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Callaghan is keeping busy.
Callaghan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stringer working aggressively here.
Callaghan taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Callaghan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Callaghan breaks from the clinch.
Stringer digs a good hook to Callaghan's body.
Stringer misses with a straight left.
Callaghan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Callaghan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Callaghan checks a low kick from Stringer.
Callaghan slips a straight right by Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan lands a glancing blow to the side of Stringer's head.
Callaghan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stringer takes one on the button.
Callaghan lands with a hook. Stringer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stringer moves away from the strike by Callaghan.
Danga de danga de dang - Stringer scores with a four punch combination!
Stringer jabs Callaghan right on the nose. Callaghan blinks but takes it well.
Callaghan is looking to clinch but Stringer is avoiding it.
Stringer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callaghan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringer moves out of range of the strikes.
Stringer throws a shot from downtown. Callaghan moves away and avoids it.
Callaghan cracks Stringer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callaghan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stringer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan slips under a jab from Stringer.
Stringer tries to clinch up.
Callaghan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callaghan is looking to slow Stringer down with leg kicks.
Stringer scoring well with a low kick there.
Stringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callaghan moves away.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stringer.
Callaghan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stringer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richard Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Callaghan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Stringer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stringer checks the leg kick.
Callaghan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stringer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stringer works Callaghan's body with a nice hook.
Stringer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stringer slips a jab from Callaghan.
Nice sprawl there from Callaghan as Stringer shoots in.
Callaghan cracks a nice hook into Stringer's ribs.
Callaghan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Stringer moves out of range easily.
Stringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callaghan.
Stringer connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Stringer.
Callaghan throws a big shot that misses.
Callaghan defending well as Stringer loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan gets a clinch.
Stringer is looking to control Callaghan's arms but Callaghan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stringer has his back to the cage.
Callaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stringer connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stringer, right into the meat.
Stringer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stringer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Callaghan moves out of range of the body kick from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a hook.
Stringer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callaghan.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callaghan looks to land a right hand but Stringer moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Stringer.
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!
Stringer keeps the fight on the outside.
Stringer scores with a one two! Callaghan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Stringer slams his shin into Callaghan's torso.
Callaghan tries to close the distance and clinch but Stringer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stringer defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Callaghan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Callaghan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Callaghan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stringer counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Stringer misses
and Callaghan counters with a good low kick that Stringer was not able to check.
Callaghan scores with a punch to the head.
Callaghan slips under a jab from Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a leg kick.
Stringer closes the distance and clinches.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Callaghan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
Stringer takes a shot to the head.
Stringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Stringer misses with a knee to the head.
Callaghan effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Callaghan seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Stringer is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaghan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer tries to work over Callaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callaghan with a knee to the head.
Avon Stringer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Callaghan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Callaghan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Stringer.
A short right from Callaghan.
Callaghan lands a body punch.
Callaghan tries to land a knee to the head but Stringer blocks with his arms.
Callaghan blocking some punches.
Stringer misses with some punches.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan tries to stall but Stringer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Callaghan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Callaghan scores with a shot to the side of Stringer's head.
Nice body punch from Callaghan - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan had his way with Avon Stringer in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Callaghan throws a right hand that Stringer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stringer also avoids with ease.
Stringer misses with a looping right.
Callaghan misses the body punch
and Stringer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stringer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stringer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stringer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan looking to control.
Stringer wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Stringer is fighting to break Callaghan's control of his arms but Callaghan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Callaghan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Callaghan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stringer.
Stringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Callaghan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callaghan lands a head kick!
Callaghan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stringer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stringer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Callaghan - the referee stops the clock and Stringer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Callaghan. Stringer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Callaghan is looking to chop away at Stringer's legs.
Callaghan cracks Stringer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callaghan misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan just misses with a punch to the body.
Richard Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
Stringer tries to clinch up but Callaghan circles away and keeps his distance.
Stringer with a jab.
Callaghan darts in and clinches Stringer up against the cage.
Callaghan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callaghan pushes off an throws an elbow but Stringer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stringer.
Still in the clinch, Stringer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Callaghan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Callaghan throws an elbow but misses.
Stringer tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Stringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Stringer tries a body shot but Callaghan blocks it.
Stringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
Callaghan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stringer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaghan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stringer.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Stringer.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan fails to land.
Stringer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callaghan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringer gets through Callaghan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan looking to stall.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callaghan avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stringer.
Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
Callaghan pushes off an throws an elbow but Stringer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stringer pushes Callaghan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callaghan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callaghan connects with a knee to the head.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stringer.
Stringer looking to slow down the pace here.
Stringer blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stringer dodges an elbow strike from Callaghan.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Callaghan obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Callaghan.
I think Stringer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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