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NEX LA 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angle Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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187 cm
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218 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angle Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strategos Themistokles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron has a takedown stuffed.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Themistokles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Themistokles lands a jab to the head.
Iron tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Themistokles tests Iron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Angle Iron has been cut.
Nice body punch from Iron.
A lazy left from Themistokles finds it's target.
Themistokles thuds a left hand into Iron's body.
Iron wants to clinch but Themistokles slips to the side
and Themistokles counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron is rocked!
Themistokles walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Iron drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Themistokles swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Iron's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
The defeated Angle Iron had this to say: 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Georlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Georlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan McLeod!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Georlev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McLeod throws a hook but Georlev blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLeod has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McLeod throws a leg kick but Georlev moved away.
McLeod connects with a leg kick. Georlev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Georlev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
Georlev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLeod as he avoids it easily.
Georlev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLeod.
McLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georlev walks forward, straight into a front kick from McLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georlev shoots for a takedown but McLeod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLeod is looking to chop away at Georlev's legs.
McLeod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLeod wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLeod swings for the body but Georlev moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georlev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLeod lands a jab to the head.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georlev.
McLeod jabs Georlev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLeod lands with a hook. Georlev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLeod tries to clinch there but Georlev circles away.
Georlev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLeod throws a body punch but Georlev moves out of range.
Georlev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Georlev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLeod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georlev.
Georlev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLeod manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod lands a jab to Georlev's midsection.
Georlev slips a straight right by McLeod.
Georlev is looking for a counter combo.
Georlev defending well as McLeod loads up on a big left hand.
McLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Georlev momentarily.
Georlev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLeod throws a jab when Georlev was well out of range.
Georlev tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georlev shoots in for a double leg but McLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Georlev slips a jab from McLeod.
As McLeod looks to move away, Georlev throws a big counter combo bu McLeod just gets out of the way.
McLeod connects with a jab.
Oh Georlev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Georlev's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McLeod. No joy for Georlev on that attempt.
Georlev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Georlev seems to have got his legs back now.
Georlev is breathing heavily.
McLeod holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Georlev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLeod gets back to full guard.
McLeod lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georlev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLeod passes into side control.
Georlev wants to control but McLeod postures up.
McLeod wants to control but Georlev is keeping him busy.
McLeod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Georlev is avoiding damage well.
McLeod working away.
McLeod looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLeod wants to control but Georlev is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan McLeod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Georlev moves out of range of the leg kick from McLeod.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Georlev.
McLeod misses with a hook
and Georlev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Georlev is looking for a kimura but McLeod is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georlev to get the leverage.
McLeod wants to get back to full guard.
Georlev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Georlev eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Georlev with the ground and pound but McLeod uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georlev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLeod manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McLeod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Georlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georlev working for submissions but it's allowed McLeod to get to half guard.
Georlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from McLeod there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georlev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLeod pulls his head out easily.
McLeod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McLeod can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Georlev is looking to escape.
The referee warns Georlev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by McLeod.
McLeod takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Georlev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georlev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLeod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jordan McLeod has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLeod is working for a kimura but Georlev is defending it quite comfortably.
McLeod is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Georlev is looking to control McLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georlev avoid being mounted?
McLeod is trying to control. Georlev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Georlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Georlev trying to control but McLeod postures up.
McLeod wants to pass the guard but Georlev is defending well.
McLeod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McLeod working over Georlev with some ground and pound. Georlev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan McLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McLeod shoots for a takedown but Georlev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Georlev throws a big counter combination but McLeod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Georlev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLeod manages to circle out of the way.
McLeod throws a body punch but Georlev moves out of range.
Jordan McLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georlev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLeod.
McLeod misses with a straight left.
McLeod punishes Georlev's body with a nice straight punch.
Viktor Georlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Georlev slips a jab and a cross from McLeod.
Georlev takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Georlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Georlev somewhat.
A little jabbing left from McLeod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod throws a hook but Georlev blocks it.
Georlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLeod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Georlev shoots in looking for a takedown. McLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Georlev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georlev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLeod sprawls well. McLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Georlev gets slowly back to his feet.
McLeod throws out a counter right but Georlev avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Georlev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLeod.
McLeod scores with a hook.
McLeod connects with a looping right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Georlev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Georlev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Georlev.
Georlev tries to counter with a takedown but McLeod is quick to defend against it.
McLeod pounces like a tiger and cracks Georlev with a vicious hook! Georlev is down but not out! McLeod follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jordan McLeod!
Jordan McLeod bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Malone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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217 lbs
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209 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malone is not content to let Bear control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bear in particular looking to stall.
Bear wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Bear moves into full mount! Malone won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Bear postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malone looks a forlorn figure.
Malone is working to get back to half guard.
Bear sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Malone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bear tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a couple of good shots and Malone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Dennis Malone has been cut.
Will Bear go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bear is really struggling to control Malone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bear missing with strikes from the back.
Malone tries to roll but Bear sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Malone hold on?
Bear has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Malone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bear has the hooks in. Malone is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Bear passes his arm under Malone's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Malone taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Conqueror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Conqueror!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conqueror misses with a series of wild punches.
Avery thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conqueror if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avery. That's going to slow Conqueror down.
Conqueror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conqueror looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.
Conqueror throws a lazy uppercut
and Avery counters with a nice leg kick.
Conqueror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avery.
Conqueror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery thows a body kick. Conqueror tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Conqueror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avery seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Avery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avery catches Conqueror napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Conqueror to the canvas!
It looks like Dark Conqueror has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avery throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery gets to his feet and stands over Conqueror, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Conqueror felt that one! Avery unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Conqueror from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Avery!
Sean Avery 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Santiogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santiogo's choice of entrance music: rock you like a hurricane. Arthur Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Santiogo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Halo dodges the punch combination from Santiogo.
Santiogo dives in and scores a takedown into Halo's guard.
Santiogo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santiogo defends well.
Santiogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo is pulling down on Santiogo's head to control his posture.
Halo keeping full guard, as Santiogo tries to pass.
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santiogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santiogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Santiogo trying to control from the bottom.
Halo thows a huge punch but Santiogo dodges it nicely.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiogo is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Santiogo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Santiogo defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santiogo is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santiogo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santiogo wants to get back to full guard but Halo has mounted him!
Halo moves to back control.
Santiogo is having to fend off submission attempts from Halo, who is looking to sink in the choke. Halo doesn't have the hooks in though and Santiogo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiogo is one step ahead there.
Santiogo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Halo is proving hard to escape from.
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Santiogo from controlling successfully.
Santiogo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santiogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo managing to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep here but Santiogo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santiogo manages to get himself to full guard.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Santiogo blocks nicely.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to control from the top but Santiogo keeps moving.
Santiogo looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiogo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santiogo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santiogo is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Santiogo on that attempt.
Santiogo throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Halo misses.
Santiogo stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Santiogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiogo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiogo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiogo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiogo breaks the clinch.
Santiogo has a takedown stuffed.
Santiogo blocks a jab.
Santiogo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Santiogo throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santiogo just manages to avoid it.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but Santiogo saw it coming and moves away.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santiogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Santiogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santiogo looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well.
Santiogo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santiogo feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Santiogo. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
Santiogo goes for a double leg but Halo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halo continues to drive forward.
Santiogo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Santiogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiogo misses with a low kick.
Santiogo throws a shot to the body.
Santiogo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santiogo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Victor Santiogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santiogo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo throws a low kick, looking for Santiogo's leg but Santiogo calmly moves out of range.
Santiogo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halo.
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santiogo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santiogo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santiogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santiogo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santiogo, who protects the arm well.
Santiogo throws Halo to one side and escapes!
Santiogo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Santiogo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santiogo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Santiogo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Santiogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
letting Santiogo counter with a right hand.
Santiogo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
And Halo counters with a quick kick to the body but Santiogo blocks it.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiogo is looking to chop away at Halo's legs.
Santiogo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halo throws a wild body kick that Santiogo sees coming a mile off.
Santiogo misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiogo feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Santiogo saw that one coming.
Santiogo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiogo sprawls well. Santiogo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santiogo was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiogo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halo postures up.
Santiogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo postures up.
Santiogo wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to control but Santiogo is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiogo wants to stand but Halo is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santiogo misses the jab.
Santiogo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiogo as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Halo misses.
Nice takedown defense from Santiogo. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiogo digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Santiogo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo moves away from the strike by Santiogo.
Halo feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Santiogo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiogo.
Santiogo lands a right hook to the body.
Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santiogo.
Halo 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.
Santiogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Santiogo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Santiogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiogo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Authority Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone comes into the arena with Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out blaring out of the sound system. Tyrone Boone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Authority Zelditeez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Authority Zelditeez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Boone tries to clinch there but Zelditeez circles away.
Zelditeez circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zelditeez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zelditeez looks for a takedown but Boone sprawls well.
Zelditeez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boone walks away with a smile on his face. Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at King's Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zelditeez misses with a takedown attempt - Boone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tyrone Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Authority Zelditeez.
Zelditeez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zelditeez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boone's waist but Boone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zelditeez off to one side.
Boone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zelditeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Zelditeez on that attempt.
Boone tries to clinch up but Zelditeez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone connects with an inside leg kick.
Boone instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zelditeez is trying to pull guard but Boone has him pressed against the cage.
Boone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zelditeez's face.
Zelditeez is trying to pull guard but Boone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zelditeez blocks the elbow strike.
Boone with a knee to the head.
Zelditeez wants to take the fight to the mat but Boone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Boone.
Zelditeez looks winded!
Boone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Boone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone lands an elbow just above Zelditeez 's eye.
Boone landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Boone.
Zelditeez is rocked!
Boone lands an elbow inside.
Zelditeez is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?
Boone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone lands an elbow that stopped Zelditeez in his tracks for a moment.
Boone has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Zelditeez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Boone, and another! Zelditeez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tyrone Boone!
Tyrone Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Authority Zelditeez was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to Yogi, he is a great grappler. I will earn my rematch, without a doubt. Lets do #2? '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankoli jabs at Grimson's body.
Grimson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli lands with a good body shot.
Shankoli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grimson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grimson blocks a jab.
Grimson moves away from the strike by Shankoli.
Shankoli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shankoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Grimson.
Shankoli misses with a body kick.
Shankoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimson, right into the meat.
Grimson misses with a low kick.
Shankoli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shankoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses.
Grimson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimson misses with a low kick.
Grimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Shankoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimson doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shankoli misses with a hook. Grimson ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a combination. Grimson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli looks to throw a body kick
and Grimson counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Grimson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shankoli lands a nice hook to Grimson's body. Grimson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shankoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimson.
Shankoli just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimson.
Grimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shankoli.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankoli. That snapped Grimson's head back.
Grimson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range.
A big right from Shankoli misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson is looking to chop away at Shankoli's legs.
Shankoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimson steps away.
That kick from Grimson tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shankoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimson.
Shankoli misses with a jab to the body
and Grimson counters with a low kick, right behind Shankoli 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimson.
Shankoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Shankoli checks a leg kick.
Shankoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimson can pounce on him.
Grimson moves out of range as Shankoli throws a body kick.
Grimson misses with a low kick as Shankoli jumps back.
Shankoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shankoli looks to land a left hand but Grimson moved out of range nicely.
Shankoli cracks a nice hook into Grimson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target.
Shankoli looks to land a body kick but Grimson moved away.
Grimson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shankoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimson throws a chopping leg kick but Shankoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shankoli throws a hook but Grimson avoids it easily.
As Shankoli backs away, Grimson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shankoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimson as he connects with a hook.
Grimson throws a head kick but Shankoli moves out of range.
Shankoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shankoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Shankoli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shankoli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Shankoli misses.
Grimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grimson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Grimson.
Grimson is looking to score with low kicks.
You can see that Shankoli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Grimson looks for the body kick but Shankoli saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli lands with a shot to the body.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Grimson moves out of range.
Grimson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Shankoli misses.
Grimson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Grimson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a lazy right hand but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimson.
Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimson misses with an uppercut.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses.
Grimson moves away from the strike by Shankoli.
Grimson scores with a head kick.
Shankoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Shankoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shankoli misses the shot to the body.
Grimson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shankoli scores with the left hand. Grimson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli slips a jab from Grimson.
Shankoli counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Grimson. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but Grimson avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimson misses the target.
Grimson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shankoli. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Grimson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Grimson slips the punch.
Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shankoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shankoli misses with a right hand
letting Grimson counter with a right hand.
Grimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shankoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a hook but Shankoli avoids it easily.
Shankoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimson with a body shot.
Grimson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimson tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it.
Grimson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Shankoli misses.
Grimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shankoli misses with a body kick.
Grimson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shankoli misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a jab.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Grimson.
Grimson tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Grimson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shankoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Grimson moved away.
Grimson lands a big head kick that sends Shankoli tumbling to the mat! Grimson takes a step backwards and waves Shankoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shankoli is rocked!
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shankoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimson finish him?
Shankoli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimson.
Shankoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shankoli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shankoli.
Grimson throws a solid leg kick but Shankoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimson.
Shankoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimson steps away.
Shankoli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shankoli scores with a hook to the body. Grimson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimson throws a wild body kick that Shankoli sees coming a mile off.
Grimson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankoli! But no joy.
Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shankoli.
Shankoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Grimson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shankoli.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimson throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Shankoli moves out of range of the body kick from Grimson.
Shankoli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shankoli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimson rather than just go for the knockout.
Shankoli misses with a jab to the body
and Grimson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shankoli's knee momentarily.
Shankoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Grimson finds it's target.
Grimson blocks a low kick nicely.
Shankoli misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson tries to land a leg kick but Shankoli saw it coming and moves away.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Grimson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shankoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grimson - that will leave a mark!
Grimson punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shankoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shankoli.
And Grimson counters with a quick kick to the body but Shankoli blocks it.
Grimson connects with a single shot there.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Grimson slaps the foot to one side.
Shankoli throws the kick towards the body but Grimson avoids it.
Shankoli blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimson counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shankoli misses the shot to the body.
Grimson throws a front kick aimed at Shankoli's knee but Shankoli avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimson.
Grimson blocks a jab.
Grimson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shankoli throws a leg kick but Grimson checks it.
Grimson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shankoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shankoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimson misses the target.
A low kick from Grimson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimson slips a straight right by Shankoli.
Shankoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimson.
Shankoli misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Grimson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Stu Grimson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimson manages to avoid it.
Shankoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimson at a distance.
Grimson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimson is looking to slow Shankoli down with leg kicks.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Grimson sees coming a mile off.
Shankoli swings for the body but Grimson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shankoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grimson.
Some bone on bone action there as Shankoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shankoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimson has time to react.
A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target.
Grimson is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Grimson slips the punch.
Shankoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimson counters with a body kick that stops Shankoli in his tracks momentarily.
Shankoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grimson lands a jab.
Grimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimson.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shankoli.
Shankoli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimson.
Shankoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimson. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Grimson tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimson.
Grimson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Grimson tenderised Shankoli's leg. Shankoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimson is looking to chop away at Shankoli's legs.
Shankoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grimson blocks it well.
Shankoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shankoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimson. That one must have hurt.
Grimson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimson scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimson throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
Grimson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShankoli.
Grimson is looking to land body kicks.
Grimson moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Shankoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shankoli avoids a kick to the body.
Shankoli counters with a body kick.
Grimson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shankoli checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Shankoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shankoli looks for the body kick but Grimson saw that one coming.
It looked like Grimson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shankoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimson.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimson misses its target.
Shankoli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Grimson counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimson motions for Shankoli to come forward. Grimson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grimson blocks it well.
Grimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shankoli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson had his way with Ravi Shankoli in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shankoli throws a right and a left that Grimson avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shankoli checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Grimson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Shankoli misses
and Grimson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shankoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Grimson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Grimson.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Grimson.
Grimson connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimson throws a push kick but Shankoli slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Grimson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimson. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shankoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Some bone on bone action there as Shankoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grimson connects with a leg kick. Shankoli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shankoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimson cracks Shankoli with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Grimson sees coming a mile off.
Grimson tries a low kick but Shankoli avoids it.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimson tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it.
Shankoli misses with the combination.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
Shankoli misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Shankoli blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Shankoli misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli looks to land a body kick but Grimson moved away.
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimson moves away.
Grimson misses with a kick to the body.
Shankoli throws the kick towards the body but Grimson avoids it.
Grimson jabs Shankoli right on the nose. Shankoli blinks but takes it well.
Grimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Shankoli lands a body shot.
Grimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimson throws a low kick but Shankoli avoids it.
Shankoli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimson throws a big counter combination but Shankoli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Shankoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shankoli avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grimson lands a jab to the head.
Shankoli swings for the body but Grimson moves out of range.
Grimson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shankoli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimson wants to slow Shankoli down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Stu Grimson.
Well Grimson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
Stu Grimson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ravi Shankoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on y own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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