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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Pre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Cena could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to St Pre James'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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, St Pre James!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Cena misses with the combination.
Cena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cena tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Cena is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cena avoid being mounted?
James seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cena is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). St Pre James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Ray Razor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Braxton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Ray Razor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Razor slips under a jab.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miller tries to bum rush Razor with a series of wild strikes but Razor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Razor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Razor lands a big shot that drops Miller! Can he finish him?
Miller is rocked!
Braxton Miller's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razor arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Miller's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonny Ray Razor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Proctor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Cook!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook looks to land a combination. Proctor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Luke Proctor has been cut.
Cook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Proctor checks it well.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Proctor counters with a shoot takedown. Cook fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proctor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Proctor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cook on the ground.
Cook manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Proctor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cook is pushing Proctor's head away, looking to escape. Proctor manages to hold on to the position though.
Proctor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Proctor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Proctor wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Proctor controls the position.
Proctor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cook, who protects the arm well.
Proctor tries to advance position but instead Cook slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cook is trying to stand back up but Proctor is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Proctor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proctor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Proctor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Proctor.
Cook throws a right and a left that Proctor avoids nicely.
Cook throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Cook.
Proctor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Proctor.
Cook is pushing Proctor's head away, looking to escape. Proctor manages to hold on to the position though.
Cook throws Proctor to one side and escapes!
Cook is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Proctor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Proctor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Proctor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook has his feet on Proctor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proctor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
Proctor throws a front kick aimed at Cook's knee but Cook avoids it well.
Proctor misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cook wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cook! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor throws a quick counter head kick but Cook was just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Proctor.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Proctor'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.
Cook throws a series of punches but Proctor moves out of range.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proctor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proctor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cook.
Luke Proctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook misses with a wild combination.
Cook closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Proctor throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Proctor fails with the takedown.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proctor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Cook. Cook maintains the clinch.
Proctor drags the fight down to the ground.
Proctor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Proctor tries to get out of the position.
Cook gets to his feet. Proctor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Proctor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proctor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proctor throws a body shot but no joy.
Proctor slips a jab and a cross from Cook.
As Cook tries to get set, Proctor tries to push him back and clinch up but Cook manages to avoid the attempt.
Proctor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Proctor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Cook is not content to let Proctor control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook pushes Proctor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proctor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proctor is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proctor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cook has escaped the position, nice work there.
Proctor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor dodges the punch combination from Cook.
A little feinted left hand from Proctor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Proctor. Proctor gets slowly back to his feet.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Proctor moves into the clinch.
Proctor is trying to pull guard but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook working hard to break the clinch.
Proctor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cook prevents it.
Proctor is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor jumps guard but Cook stands there with Proctor around his waist. Proctor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proctor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proctor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Proctor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Proctor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Proctor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proctor. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proctor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cook throws Proctor to one side and escapes!
Cook scores with a three punch combo!
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Proctor tries to clinch up.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cook misses with a wild combination.
Proctor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cook's waist but Cook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proctor off to one side.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proctor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cook.
Proctor throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease.
Ryan Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proctor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cook swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proctor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook throws a right and a left that Proctor avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook leaves Proctor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Proctor on the side of the head.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Cook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Cook. No joy for Proctor on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proctor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Proctor is trying to pull guard but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Proctor is controlling him.
Proctor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cook has double underhooks.
Proctor tries to pull guard but Cook won't allow it.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Proctor is controlling him.
Proctor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cook to keep the fight standing.
Proctor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proctor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cook rushes Proctor and presses him up against the cage.
Proctor tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Proctor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cook is trying to keep an underhook but Proctor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cook is trying to stand up here but Proctor is controlling him well.
Proctor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cook reverses the position - he's now on top in Proctor's guard.
Proctor wants to get back to his feet but Cook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook gets to his feet. Proctor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A left and a right from Cook both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proctor doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proctor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luke Proctor's cut is getting worse.
Proctor throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cook really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Proctor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cook lands with a nice combination. Proctor backs away looking to recover.
Proctor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Proctor fails with a takedown attempt.
Cook tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Proctor throws a sloppy head kick and Cook moves out of range easily.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Proctor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Proctor drives through and clinches with Cook against the cage.
Proctor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cook is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cook tries to clinch up but Proctor circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cook sprawls well. Cook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proctor gets slowly back to his feet.
Proctor clinches with his opponent.
Cook is looking to break free of the clinch but Proctor has double underhooks.
Proctor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Cook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cook obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Cook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cook looking to stall.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Proctor has Cook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cook wants to get back to striking at distance but Proctor won't allow it.
Proctor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Cook breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Proctor wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Proctor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cook lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cook stuffs the takedown.
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proctor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Proctor blocks an elbow strike from Cook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Proctor is defending well for now.
Proctor breaks the clinch.
Proctor shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Cook misses with a wild combination.
Proctor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Proctor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proctor goes for a double leg but Cook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cook continues to drive forward.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Proctor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cook dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luke Proctor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proctor is trying to drag Cook to the mat but Cook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cook is trying to push Proctor away but Proctor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Proctor wants to break free but Cook has control.
Cook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Proctor.
Proctor working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to get back to striking at distance but Proctor won't allow it.
Cook gets underhooks to prevent Proctor's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Proctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proctor fails to pull guard.
Proctor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cook walks away with a smile on his face. Proctor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Proctor is looking to counter the offense by Cook and move into the clinch.
Cook is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Proctor circles away.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Proctor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cook is trying to defend but Proctor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cook is trying to stand.
Cook is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cook kicks off Proctor and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Cook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proctor. That's going to slow Cook down.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to clinch but Proctor moves out of range.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proctor tries to counter by clinching up but Cook breaks away and moves out of range.
Proctor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cook is fending him off so far but Proctor persists. Nope, Cook circles away and we're back to standing.
Cook throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cook moves to clinch but Proctor breaks away
and Proctor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cook won't be happy with that.
Cook wants to get back to his feet but Proctor drags him back down.
Proctor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cook to his feet.
Proctor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Proctor tries to pull guard but Cook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Proctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proctor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proctor throws a wild body kick that Cook sees coming a mile off.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Proctor blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Proctor or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook, which made it look bad.
Cook takes the fight into the clinch.
Proctor is trying to break the clinch but Cook is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Cook.
I've got Cook winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Cook!
Ryan Cook is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bobinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Bobinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bobinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobinski tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Bobinski throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Bobinski misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobinski!
Bobinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Bobinski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bobinski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Bobinski passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wes Smith!
In defeat, David Bobinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have failed my coaches, my family and my self. This will not happen again.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spence comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible . Juris Dicktion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Juris Dicktion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicktion closes the distance and pushes Spence back into the cage.
I was talking to Spence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dicktion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dicktion is fending him off so far but Spence persists. Nope, Dicktion circles away and we're back to standing.
Dicktion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dicktion works over Spence's head and body with a nice combination.
Spence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dicktion has Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Dicktion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spence uses from the top position.
Dicktion pushes Spence off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring 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!
Dicktion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spence, pushing him back against the cage.
Dicktion effectively controlling the action here.
Dicktion jumps guard.
Dicktion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dicktion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dicktion has his hands on Spence's head, controlling the position.
Spence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dicktion is on top in guard.
Spence 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.
Dicktion controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that Dicktion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dicktion advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dicktion content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion seems to be working for a kimura but Spence defends the submission attempt.
Dicktion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dicktion is working for a kimura but Spence is defending it quite comfortably.
Dicktion wants to work for an arm triangle but Spence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juris Dicktion dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dicktion pushes Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Dicktion jumps into guard, dragging Spence to the mat.
Dicktion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dicktion is controlling Spence's posture.
Dicktion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dicktion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicktion managing to control the position.
Spence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicktion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dicktion is adopting a defensive guard.
Dicktion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dicktion 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.
Dicktion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dicktion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dicktion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dicktion is pushing Spence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dicktion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spence tries to clinch up but Dicktion circles away and keeps his distance.
Dicktion rushes Spence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dicktion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dicktion clinches up against the cage.
Dicktion drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion has control of Spence's left arm, preventing Spence from doing any damage.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dicktion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard.
Dicktion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dicktion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juris Dicktion has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four 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.
Dicktion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spence, up you get!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dicktion.
Dicktion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dicktion breaks from the clinch.
Dicktion scores with a one two! Spence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dicktion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spence doesn't seem bothered though.
Dicktion slips a jab from Spence.
Dicktion works over Spence's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juris Dicktion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dicktion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spence is rocked!
Dicktion moves into range and clinches up with Spence.
Oh Spence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dicktion jerks Spence's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Spence drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Dicktion goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Dicktion because Spence was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Juris Dicktion!
A less than humble Juris Dicktion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Skywalker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Vader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Vader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
Skywalker wants to stand up but Vader is controlling him.
Vader trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vader is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Skywalker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader has his hands clasped together around Skywalker's back. He's all about the action.
Skywalker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Vader uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Skywalker wants to get up but he can't break Vader's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is trying to keep Skywalker in close.
Skywalker is looking to stand up but Vader won't let him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Skywalker tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skywalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skywalker did well to prevent Vader getting side control.
Skywalker is trying to stand up here but Vader is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vader is pressing down on Skywalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skywalker is holding on for now.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vader not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader tries to stand but can't do so whilst Skywalker controls his leg.
Skywalker is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader decides to stand and escape the position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vader defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skywalker pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Skywalker is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader stops Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vader darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Vader into the cage.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vader shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader wants to clinch.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader shoots in and bounces Skywalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skywalker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Skywalker wants the takedown. Vader is fighting it off but Skywalker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vader's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader 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.
Vader has a closed guard, preventing Skywalker from standing up.
Vader is working an open guard so Skywalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skywalker sprawls well initially but Vader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader stops Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skywalker leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vader defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vader fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vader dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Vader's head and hops out.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Skywalker tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skywalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Skywalker wants to stand but Vader is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vader's guard.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skywalker stands up and waves to Vader to follow him.
Luke Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Vader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skywalker to the mat! Skywalker manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vader is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vader or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vader!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vader to his feet.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Vader goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Vader with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control.
Skywalker stands up and beckons Vader to his feet.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Vader looks to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Skywalker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vader to get to his feet.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vader!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vader tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Vader shoots in but no luck this time.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader looks to clinch
so Skywalker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skywalker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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