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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Shishkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Majja might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Afroman - Because I Got High. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasiliy Shishkanov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majja keeps the fight on the outside.
Majja misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Shishkanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shishkanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majja lands an overhand right.
It looks like Vasiliy Shishkanov has been cut.
Shishkanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Majja is not content to let Shishkanov control the position.
Majja is pushing Shishkanov's head away, looking to escape. Shishkanov manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shishkanov working away.
Majja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shishkanov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Majja to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja keeping full guard, as Shishkanov tries to pass.
Shishkanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shishkanov preventing the sweep.
Shishkanov looking to pass the guard.
Majja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shishkanov wants to get back to full guard but Majja has passed into side control.
Majja stands up.
Majja throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Majja circles away.
Majja misses with a head kick.
Shishkanov unleashes a big counter combination but Majja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shishkanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Majja counters by clinching up.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Shishkanov.
Shishkanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishkanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Majja is defending well.
Majja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Majja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shishkanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Majja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shishkanov wants a takedown.
Majja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shishkanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majja's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja throws a punch but it's blocked by Shishkanov.
Majja presses Shishkanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majja.
Majja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Majja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shishkanov backwards.
Majja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Majja to work.
Shishkanov tries to throw a body punch but Majja avoids it by throwing Shishkanov back against the cage.
Majja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shishkanovs head.
Majja is trying to stall.
Majja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Majja.
Majja is pressed up against the cage. Shishkanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Majja down to the mat. Majja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guru Majja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majja stuffs the takedown.
Guru Majja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majja throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shishkanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shishkanov has a takedown stuffed.
Shishkanov wants to clinch.
Shishkanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Majja tries to avoid it but Shishkanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Majja to the ground. Majja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Majja tenderised Shishkanov's leg. Shishkanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Majja gets caught napping as Shishkanov dives in and scores a takedown. Majja manages to retain guard.
Majja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Shishkanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Majja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majja moves into range and clinches up with Shishkanov.
Majja gets underhooks to prevent Shishkanov's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Majja.
Majja digs a right hand underneath Shishkanov's ribcage. Shishkanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Majja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
Majja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majja lands with a light punch inside.
Shishkanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Shishkanov has Majja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Majja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Shishkanov.
Shishkanov is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shishkanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majja.
A short body shot lands from Majja as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Majja.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shishkanov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Majja.
Majja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shishkanov.
Majja lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Majja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shishkanov can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Majja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Majja lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Majja gets an underhook and turns Shishkanov into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Majja.
A nice left hand lands by Majja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja works on Shishkanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Majja pushes Shishkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shishkanov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Majja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shishkanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Majja finish him?
Majja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Majja lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Majja on the inside.
Good body shot from Majja.
Majja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shishkanov's elbow.
Majja pushes Shishkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majja dips a shoulder and cracks Shishkanov with a mighty uppercut! Shishkanov falls back against the cage and Majja unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shishkanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Majja screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guru Majja!
Guru Majja decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates comes into the arena with Tool - Schism blaring out of the sound system. Renner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Particle. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremy Renner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates shoots in but no luck this time.
As Socrates backs off Renner throws a huge counter combo but Socrates manages to avoid it all.
Socrates dives in and grabs Renner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renner pushes down on Socrates's head and hops out.
Renner catches Socrates with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Socrates dives in and grabs Renner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renner pushes down on Socrates's head and hops out.
Renner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates tries to clinch there but Renner circles away.
Renner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renner drops Socrates with a left and a right! Oh, Socrates is hurt - Renner dives into side control looking to finish!
Socrates is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socrates is looking for a sweep.
Oh Socrates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Renner lands an elbow.
Socrates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Renner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Socrates is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Socrates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Socrates prevents Renner from improving position.
Renner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A big shot lands for Renner! That's hurt Socrates! Will he recover? Renner fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Renner!
Our winner, Jeremy Renner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). 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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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Atlas Kartos!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartos misses with a looping right.
Kartos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kartos throws an overhand right that lands on Kidane's shoulder, as Kidane tries to avoid the shot.
As Kartos backs away, Kidane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch combination from Kartos misses.
Kidane ducks under a wild hook from Kartos.
Kidane scores with a nice body kick.
Kartos misses with a head kick.
Kartos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kartos throws a low kick, looking for Kidane's leg but Kidane calmly moves out of range.
Kartos throws a combination. Kidane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kartos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kidane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kartos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kartos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kidane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kartos misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kartos throws a leg kick
and Kartos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kartos misses with the combination.
Kartos throws a right and a left that Kidane avoids nicely.
Atlas Kartos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartos throws a head kick but Kidane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartos lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Kidane.
No joy there for Kartos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kartos missing with a left hand there. Kidane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidane throwing a counter right hand but Kartos manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Kartos misses.
Kidane clinches with his opponent.
Kidane keeps control of Kartos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidane tries a knee to the head but Kartos blocks it.
Kidane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kartos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kartos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kidane lands a good knee to the midsection. Kartos won't want to take too many of those.
Kartos looks winded!
Kartos looking to slow down the pace here.
Kidane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kidane prevents a body shot from Kartos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartos is trying to break the clinch but Kidane has him pressed against the cage.
Kidane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kartos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kartos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kidane won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartos tries to stall but Kidane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kidane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
It looks like Atlas Kartos has been cut.
Knees to the body from Kidane.
Kidane misses with a knee to the head.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
Kidane misses with a knee strike.
Kidane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kartos blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidane.
Kartos working hard to break the clinch.
Kidane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kidane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kartos blocks it with crossed arms.
Kartos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kidane.
Kartos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kidane landing knees to the head.
Kidane scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kidane.
Kidane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kartos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kidane missing with knees to the body.
Kartos tries to land knees in the clinch but Kidane avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidane landing knees to the body.
Kidane lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kidane as Kartos tries to tie him up.
Kidane looking to throw knees to the head but Kartos is blocking nicely.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kartos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kidane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kidane landing knees to the head.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
Kartos is rocked!
A knee to the head by Kidane.
Kartos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kidane finish him?
Kidane lands with a left to the head.
Kidane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kartos's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kartos drops to his knees and Kidane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kinfe Kidane!
A pretty intense looking Kinfe Kidane took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo has chosen Wyclef Jean - 911 as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcilazo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mutombo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcilazo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcilazo is looking for a counter combo.
Mutombo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutombo tests Garcilazo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcilazo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mutombo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutombo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutombo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcilazo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mutombo defending well as Garcilazo loads up on a big left hand.
Garcilazo swinging wildly here.
Garcilazo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to clinch there but Garcilazo circles away.
Mutombo digs a good body shot into Garcilazo's ribs.
ZaZa Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcilazo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcilazo slips under a jab from Mutombo.
An inside leg kick lands from Mutombo.
We've been told by Garcilazo's head coaches at Warrior Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that Garcilazo avoids nicely.
Mutombo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcilazo.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Mutombo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Garcilazo down.
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcilazo.
Mutombo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutombo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcilazo is looking for a counter combo.
Garcilazo misses with the combination.
Mutombo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcilazo misses with a double jab
letting Mutombo counter with a right hand.
Garcilazo tries to clinch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcilazo's head.
Garcilazo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcilazo throws a big counter combination but Mutombo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcilazo wants to clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcilazo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Mutombo finds it's target.
Mutombo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
Mutombo avoids a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo lands with a kick to the temple. Mutombo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mutombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcilazo doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcilazo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mutombo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutombo thumps Garcilazo with a low kick.
Mutombo moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcilazo.
Mutombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcilazo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcilazo misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mutombo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcilazo misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcilazo defends it well.
Mutombo lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mutombo. That snapped Garcilazo's head back.
Mutombo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcilazo throws a big counter combination but Mutombo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcilazo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut
and Garcilazo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a good body shot.
Mutombo connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcilazo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutombo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcilazo in his tracks.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcilazo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcilazo blocks a head kick by Mutombo.
Garcilazo throws a big counter combination but Mutombo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutombo as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo tests Garcilazo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcilazo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mutombo throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcilazo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
Mutombo cracks Garcilazo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Mutombo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mutombo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo 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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mutombo.
Garcilazo blocks a jab.
Garcilazo throws a counter high kick but Mutombo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garcilazo forces Mutombo back against the cage and clinches.
Garcilazo tries to break the clinch but Mutombo is controlling the position.
Mutombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcilazo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Garcilazo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcilazo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo tries to clinch up but Mutombo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutombo moves into range and clinches up with Garcilazo.
Garcilazo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Garcilazo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcilazo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcilazo wants to break free but Mutombo has control.
Garcilazo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mutombo has him pressed against the cage.
Mutombo trying to land knees to the body.
Garcilazo can't get the takedown.
Mutombo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Garcilazo working aggressively here.
Garcilazo is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo is controlling him.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Come on Mutombo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcilazo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcilazo.
Mutombo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Marty Garcilazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Mutombo.
Garcilazo lands with a right to the head.
Garcilazo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcilazo misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcilazo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcilazo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcilazo has Mutombo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mutombo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcilazo is trying to drag Mutombo to the mat but Mutombo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Garcilazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutombo has Garcilazo pressed against the cage, preventing Garcilazo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo scores with a knee to the head.
Garcilazo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutombo.
Garcilazo misses with the head strike.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mutombo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garcilazo regains guard.
Mutombo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo works over Garcilazo with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcilazo trying to strike off his back.
Mutombo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcilazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutombo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo wants to stand and escape but Mutombo is having none of it.
Mutombo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcilazo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcilazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mutombo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcilazo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutombo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcilazo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcilazo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutombo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Garcilazo.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mutombo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
ZaZa Mutombo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakubu Okoroji acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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203 lbs
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28
198 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okoroji looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenji ducks right into an uppercut from Okoroji.
Kenji tries a head kick but it misses.
Okoroji checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kenji.
Kenji does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
and Okoroji counters with a left and a right that stings Kenji.
Kenji stuns Okoroji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenji misses with a body shot.
Okoroji walks into a left hand.
Kenji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okoroji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenji.
Okoroji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kenji is staying active underneath Okoroji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okoroji controlling the pace.
Kenji gets back to full guard.
Okoroji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenji is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji postures up in Kenji's guard and throws a big left but Kenji blocks it.
Okoroji is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenji has wrist control.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okoroji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenji is just riding it out for now. Okoroji eventually gives up the hold.
Kenji wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Okoroji missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okoroji moves nicely into side control.
Okoroji creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenji sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okoroji scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenji to see if he's OK.
Kenji might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Okoroji laying and praying for a moment but Kenji takes advantage and regains half guard.
Okoroji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenji's head.
Kenji trying to control from the bottom.
Kenji is refusing to be controlled, as Okoroji sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is just content to waste time from the top position. Kenji takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenji holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenji keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Kenji misses
and Okoroji counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okoroji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenji is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoroji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okoroji takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenji throws a low kick, looking for Okoroji's leg but Okoroji calmly moves out of range.
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Okoroji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okoroji keeps Kenji at a distance using the push kick.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Kenji thumps Okoroji with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenji.
Yakubu Okoroji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kenji as Okoroji shoots in.
Okoroji defending well as Kenji loads up on a big left hand.
Kenji looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.
Kenji sets himself, and Okoroji steps forward looking for the clinch! Kenji avoids it this time.
Kurokawa Kenji is winning the standup battle so far.
Okoroji misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoroji is defended easily by Kenji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely.
Okoroji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenji.
Kenji cracks Okoroji with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okoroji slips a jab from Kenji.
Okoroji slips a jab from Kenji.
Kenji scores with a nice body kick.
Kenji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Okoroji there.
Kenji loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Okoroji wants to counter the offense by Kenji and move into the clinch position.
Okoroji closes the distance and pushes Kenji back into the cage.
Kenji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenji swings widly with a right hand
and Okoroji counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji blocks a leg kick.
Kenji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji checks a low kick from Kenji.
Kenji misses with a hook to the body
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Okoroji throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenji is looking to chop away at Okoroji's legs.
Kenji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenji misses with a hook
and Okoroji counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoroji stuns Kenji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
and Okoroji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoroji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kenji to the ground. Okoroji is now in Kenji's guard.
Okoroji with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yakubu Okoroji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoroji trying to control but Kenji is working from the bottom.
Okoroji might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenji haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in 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.
Kenji is trying to control the position but Okoroji postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenji throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Kenji misses with a head kick.
Kenji motions for Okoroji to come forward. Kenji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okoroji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenji.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Kenji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okoroji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoroji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenji avoids a kick to the body.
Kenji misses with a body shot.
Kenji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenji wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurokawa Kenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Kenji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kenji throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Okoroji blocks the leg kick.
Okoroji looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenji wants to land a leg kick but Okoroji is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoroji.
Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenji throws a low kick but Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Okoroji throws a counter combo.
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Kenji circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji throws a fast counter high kick but Kenji manages to duck under it in time.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenji is looking to counter the offense by Okoroji and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoroji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji throws out a counter right but Kenji avoids it with no problem.
Kenji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okoroji looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okoroji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenji lands with a nice body punch.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Kenji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenji continues to drive forward.
Kurokawa Kenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoroji now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kenji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenji cracks a nice hook into Okoroji's ribs.
Okoroji is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kenji swings for the body but Okoroji moves out of range.
Kenji scores with the left hand. Okoroji knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenji.
Kenji lands a nice hook to Okoroji's body. Okoroji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenji misses with a two punch combination.
Kenji shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okoroji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Okoroji.
Kenji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okoroji lands an overhand right.
Okoroji moves into the clinch.
Okoroji blocks an uppercut.
Kenji letting Okoroji take a breather here.
Kenji breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kenji.
Okoroji moves out of range as Kenji strikes.
Okoroji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenji's half guard.
Kenji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okoroji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenji is trying to control the position but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yakubu Okoroji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okoroji moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenji takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurokawa Kenji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji throws a head kick that misses
and Okoroji decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenji's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurokawa Kenji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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31
137 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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29
134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune throws a head kick but Poopha moves out of range.
Kitsune throws a head kick that misses
and Poopha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitsune misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt - Poopha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poopha.
Poopha throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Poopha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Momoshiro Kitsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poopha defends well and Kitsune ends up having to push Poopha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Poopha lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kitsune.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poopha. That's going to slow Kitsune down.
A leg kick checked by Poopha.
Kitsune throws a leg kick
letting Poopha counter with a right hand.
Poopha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune darts in and clinches Poopha up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Poopha.
Poopha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kitsune wants a takedown but no success here.
Poopha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kitsune is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poopha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kitsune wants a takedown but no success here.
Poopha lands an elbow that stopped Kitsune in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poopha throws an elbow but misses.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Kitsune avoids the elbow strike from Poopha, against the cage.
Kitsune tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kitsune takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poopha misses with an elbow strike.
Kitsune has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poopha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poopha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitsune.
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!
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Poopha holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsune drops back down to his feet.
Kitsune is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poopha is defending well.
Kitsune is breathing heavily.
Kitsune takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kitsune has hold of one of Poopha's legs. Poopha is fighting the takedown attempt but Kitsune gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsune won't allow Poopha to get back to his feet.
Kitsune chips away with some ground and pound.
Poopha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitsune is looking to pass into half guard but Poopha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Poopha is in guard.
Poopha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kitsune working for a triangle but Poopha defends it easily.
Kitsune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kitsune looking for a guillotine here but Poopha defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune wants to sweep but no luck.
Kitsune definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kitsune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poopha stops Kitsune from standing up.
Kitsune looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kitsune looking for a sweep. Not yet Kitsune, not yet.
Kitsune has his foot on Poopha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poopha works his way back into a safe position though.
Kitsune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poopha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poopha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poopha trying to control but Kitsune is working from the bottom.
Poopha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kitsune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kitsune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Poopha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitsune is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune looking for a guillotine here but Poopha defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kitsune is on top in guard.
Poopha keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitsune misses with a takedown
and Poopha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitsune has Poopha up against the cage in a clinch.
Kitsune goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poopha prevents it.
Poopha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitsune is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poopha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitsune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poopha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kitsune turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poopha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kitsune.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poopha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kitsune has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kitsune is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poopha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kitsune throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Poopha works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kitsune throwing shots but Poopha is blocking nicely.
Kitsune thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poopha is trying to stand.
Kitsune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poopha defending well though.
Kitsune stalling away here and it's allowed Poopha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
Poopha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poopha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitsune.
Kitsune throws a strike but Poopha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kitsune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poopha is one step ahead there.
Kitsune trying to control the position.
Kitsune manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Poopha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poopha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poopha misses with a punch to the body.
Anucha Poopha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Poopha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Momoshiro Kitsune's cut is getting worse.
Poopha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poopha cracks Kitsune with a nice body shot.
Kitsune tries for a takedown but Poopha manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Kitsune 's eye.
Kitsune can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Poopha throws an elbow but misses.
Poopha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Poopha lands an elbow that stopped Kitsune in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Poopha.
Kitsune blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Poopha.
Poopha lands an elbow that stopped Kitsune in his tracks for a moment.
Poopha lands a nice elbow.
Kitsune is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poopha to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poopha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poopha lands an elbow inside.
Poopha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poopha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Poopha.
Kitsune is working for takedown but Poopha is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kitsune's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Poopha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsune's brow.
Poopha is leaning against Kitsune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kitsune dodges an elbow strike from Poopha.
Kitsune avoids the elbow strike from Poopha, against the cage.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Kitsune jumps guard but Poopha stands there with Kitsune around his waist. Kitsune gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Kitsune 's eye.
Kitsune tries to pull guard but Poopha won't allow it.
Poopha lands an elbow inside that Kitsune shrugs off.
Kitsune looking for a takedown.
Poopha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitsune.
Kitsune tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kitsune takes an elbow to the temple.
Momoshiro Kitsune's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kitsune blocks an elbow strike from Poopha.
Kitsune takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poopha lands an elbow just above Kitsune 's eye.
Poopha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kitsune's defenses.
Kitsune misses with the head strike.
Poopha lands a damaging elbow.
Poopha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
That's time! Kitsune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kitsune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poopha throws out a counter right but Kitsune avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poopha.
Poopha keeps Kitsune at a distance using the push kick.
Poopha stuffs the takedown attempt from Kitsune. Kitsune gets slowly back to his feet.
Poopha scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt
and Poopha counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poopha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kitsune if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poopha!
Kitsune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poopha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Poopha.
Poopha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poopha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitsune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poopha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitsune will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Poopha. That snapped Kitsune's head back.
A shot to the liver by Poopha. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poopha.
Kitsune takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kitsune is rocked!
Poopha lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Kitsune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poopha leaves Kitsune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt - Poopha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kitsune seems to have got his legs back now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poopha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune throws a leg kick but Poopha checks it.
Poopha lands a nice hook to Kitsune's body. Kitsune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poopha throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeez, Momoshiro Kitsune's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kitsune misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by Poopha, which made it look bad.
Poopha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poopha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kitsune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown but Poopha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitsune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poopha lands a front kick.
Poopha misses with a two punch combination.
Kitsune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poopha throws a head kick that half lands.
Poopha slaps away a takedown attempt from Kitsune, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anucha Poopha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Momoshiro Kitsune's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anucha Poopha!
Anucha Poopha bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Black Veil Brides - The Legacy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
44 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Couture circles away easily
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Couture swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Couture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield's entrance music is Believers . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryback delivers a nice body kick.
Ryback shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redfield as he avoids it easily.
Redfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redfield lands with a good body shot.
Redfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryback throws a lazy uppercut
and Redfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield throws out a loose jab but Ryback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryback on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ryback quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redfield connects with a nice short shot to Ryback's temple.
Ryback wants to get back to full guard.
Redfield drops an elbow to the side of Ryback's head.
Redfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redfield thows a huge punch but Ryback dodges it nicely.
Redfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryback holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryback keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryback on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redfield drops an elbow to the side of Ryback's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryback is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redfield's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback looking for the choke from the back.
Ryback looking for the choke but no joy.
Redfield tries to escape but Ryback has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryback working over Redfield with some ground and pound. Redfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redfield to regain full guard.
Redfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Ryback not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Ryback stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryback defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Ryback slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redfield is looking to regain half guard here but Ryback keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Ryback seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Redfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
That's time! Redfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redfield throws a shot to the body.
Ryback keeps Redfield at a distance using the push kick.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Ryback.
Redfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryback.
Ryback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryback circles away quickly and effectively.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryback can do to turn this around?
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
Redfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryback lands a head shot.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Ryback tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfield. Redfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redfield is fending him off so far but Ryback persists. Nope, Redfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Ryback.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ryback looks to move away, Redfield throws a big counter combo bu Ryback just gets out of the way.
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Ryback is out of range.
Ryback scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Ryback moves out of range.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryback changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redfield.
Ryback managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Redfield.
Ryback gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redfield trying to control from half guard but Ryback is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback trying to hold on to Redfield's head to control him but Redfield postures up.
Ground and pound from Redfield.
Redfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryback with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryback tries to get to full guard but Redfield has control of the leg.
Ryback moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redfield throws an elbow that misses. Ryback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redfield's guard. Nice move by Ryback!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryback defends it easily.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Redfield is trying to control the position but Ryback postures up.
Ryback landing with the ground and pound.
Redfield has his foot on Ryback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryback works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryback preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Redfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryback takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Redfield throwing a counter right hand but Ryback manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ryback.
Redfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Redfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryback is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Ryback misses its intended target.
Ryback thows a leg kick but Redfield checks it
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Ryback.
Ryback looks for the body kick but Redfield saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback walks into a left hand.
Ryback lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryback throws an overhand right that lands on Redfield's shoulder, as Redfield tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield lands with a nice body punch.
Ryback throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryback checks a leg kick.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryback.
Ryback slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
Chris Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryback lands with a good body shot.
Ryback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryback scores with a hook to the body. Redfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfield throws a hook but Ryback blocks it.
Redfield leaves Ryback with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Casey Ryback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Redfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redfield misses the shot to the body.
Ryback is looking to chop away at Redfield's legs.
Redfield throws a big counter combination but Ryback scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryback swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield blocks a head kick by Ryback.
Redfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ryback coming out on top.
Ryback throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
Redfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Ryback avoids them all with ease.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Ryback avoids it well.
And Ryback tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redfield slips under a jab from Ryback.
Ryback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryback throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryback checks the leg kick.
Ryback tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redfield jabs Ryback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Redfield scores with a kick to the body.
Redfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Ryback takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryback has time to react.
Ryback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redfield connects with a body shot.
Redfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat lands a jab to Flodder's midsection.
Flodder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Milat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flodder scrambles back to his feet.
Milat scores with a head kick.
Milat lands a nice looking body kick.
Milat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flodder misses with the combination.
Milat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Flodder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Flodder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flodder swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Milat wants to counter the offense by Flodder and move into the clinch position.
Milat misses with a low kick.
Milat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milat fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Milat. That one must have hurt.
Flodder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Milat lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Flodder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping body kick lands there for Milat.
Milat wants to clinch
and Flodder counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Milat down! Flodder is looking to finish but Milat is intelligently defending himself.
Milat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat keeping moving, preventing Flodder from controlling successfully.
Milat is still in real trouble! Can Flodder finish him?
Flodder won't allow Milat to get back to his feet.
Milat seems to have recovered his senses.
Milat is pulling down on Flodder's head to control his posture.
Flodder looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Milat pulls Flodder in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milat.
Milat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Milat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milat.
Milat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flodder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flodder.
Flodder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flodder attempts a counter takedown but Milat avoids it well and moves away.
Milat throws a nice head kick!
Milat throws a body kick that misses.
Milat throws a head kick that Flodder semi-blocks.
A cross from Milat lands.
Milat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milat fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Milat.
Flodder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flodder is looking for a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow Flodder down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flodder checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Milat is predictable there
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Milat coming out on top.
Flodder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Milat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milat.
Milat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flodder is rocked!
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flodder.
Oh Flodder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Milat! Flodder is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Ivan Milat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrico Ciccone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Ciccone manages to avoid it.
Ciccone with a poor takedown
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe works Ciccone's body with a nice hook.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with an outside leg kick.
Firetribe lands a front kick.
Ciccone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Ciccone was not able to check.
Ciccone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firetribe counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe.
Firetribe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe tests Ciccone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ciccone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firetribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ciccone's hands.
Firetribe digs a good body shot into Ciccone's ribs.
Ciccone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Ciccone moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Firetribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Firetribe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ciccone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Firetribe did well to prevent Ciccone getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciccone prevents Firetribe from improving his position.
Firetribe moves into full guard.
Ciccone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciccone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciccone stopping the sweep attempt from Firetribe.
Ciccone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Warrior Dogs. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Firetribe is trying to keep Ciccone in close.
Ciccone wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ciccone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciccone throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firetribe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone looks to score with a jab to the body but Firetribe is just out of range.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firetribe staying out of range there.
Ciccone loads up on a big right hand but Firetribe slips the punch.
Firetribe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Firetribe thuds his right hand into Ciccone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ciccone has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Firetribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciccone throws out the jab.
Ciccone walks into a straight right hand from Firetribe.
Ciccone takes one to the chin there.
Firetribe lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciccone throws a combination that misses
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciccone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Firetribe finds it's way through Ciccone's defenses.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Ciccone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ciccone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Firetribe lands a two punch combo.
Ciccone shoots for a takedown but Firetribe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Firetribe.
Ciccone looks for a takedown but Firetribe sprawls well.
Firetribe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciccone.
Firetribe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ciccone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Ciccone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ciccone looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range.
Ciccone throws a leg kick but Firetribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Nice sprawl there from Firetribe as Ciccone shoots in.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciccone can do to turn this around?
Ciccone tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Firetribe as he connects with a hook.
Ciccone darts in and clinches Firetribe up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Ciccone on the inside.
Firetribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firetribe digs a right hand into Ciccone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciccone's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciccone tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Firetribe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Firetribe stops a takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone is breathing heavily.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe lands a body punch.
Ciccone throws an elbow that misses.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Ciccone in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Ciccone shrugs off.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Ciccone.
Firetribe taking a breather.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciccone.
Ciccone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Firetribe scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciccone has Firetribe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firetribe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ciccone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciccone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Firetribe after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe gets through Ciccone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciccone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Ciccone in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Firetribe.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Ciccone 's eye.
A knee to the head by Firetribe.
Ciccone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Firetribe is pushing Ciccone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Firetribe scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe slows down the pace here.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ciccone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe lands with a shot to the body.
Ciccone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Firetribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firetribe lands a nice hook to Ciccone's body. Ciccone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ciccone misses with the combination.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Firetribe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firetribe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ciccone takes one to the chin there.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciccone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciccone throws a hook but Firetribe avoids it easily.
Firetribe cracks Ciccone with a good jab.
Ciccone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciccone throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Firetribe lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciccone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Ciccone down.
Ciccone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciccone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe connects with a single shot there.
Firetribe lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciccone's head.
A big right from Ciccone misses.
Ciccone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciccone at a distance.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciccone at a distance.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Firetribe.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
Ciccone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciccone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciccone goes for a double leg but Firetribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Firetribe continues to drive forward.
Ciccone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone closes the distance but Firetribe moves to the side
and Firetribe counters with a three punch combo that has Ciccone backing up. Ciccone nods at Firetribe to acknowledge the strikes.
Ciccone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Firetribe stuns Ciccone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciccone looks for a takedown but Firetribe sprawls well.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firetribe sprawls well. Firetribe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ciccone gets slowly back to his feet.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Ciccone moves out of range.
Enrico Ciccone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciccone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Ciccone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciccone misses with a low kick.
Ciccone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ciccone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciccone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciccone. That snapped Firetribe's head back.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Ciccone's leg. Ciccone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciccone moves to clinch but Firetribe breaks away
and Firetribe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ciccone coming out on top.
Firetribe lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciccone. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe punishes Ciccone's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Ciccone ducks right into an uppercut from Firetribe.
Firetribe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ciccone in the body.
Firetribe leaves Ciccone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Firetribe does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firetribe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Firetribe clobbers Ciccone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Ciccone's leg. Ciccone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciccone misses with a takedown
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
Firetribe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Firetribe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciccone misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciccone misses with a hook
and Firetribe counters with a nice body shot.
Firetribe lands a head kick. Ciccone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ciccone has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Firetribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Firetribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Firetribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ciccone fails to land the takedown.
Ciccone tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ciccone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciccone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firetribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Ciccone's head.
Ciccone misses with the combination.
Firetribe throws a quick counter head kick but Ciccone was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Firetribe pushes Ciccone away with a front kick.
Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciccone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Firetribe defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Firetribe misses with a wild combination.
Ciccone misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming.
Ciccone connects with a crisp jab.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Firetribe connects with a right hand. Ciccone shakes it off.
Ciccone needs to keep his hands up - Firetribe had a free shot at his head there.
Ciccone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ciccone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Firetribe is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Firetribe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Ciccone controlling the position.
Firetribe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ciccone connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ciccone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firetribe keeps working.
Ciccone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Firetribe down.
Enrico Ciccone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firetribe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ciccone connects with a decent elbow.
Firetribe is trying to control Ciccone's posture but Ciccone avoids it.
Firetribe wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciccone cracks Firetribe with a big elbow.
Ciccone grinds an elbow into Firetribe's temple.
Firetribe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ciccone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ciccone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Firetribe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciccone is working away from the top position though.
Ciccone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firetribe's head.
Ciccone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firetribe wants to control but Ciccone is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ciccone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firetribe is looking to control Ciccone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciccone.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone looks to land a strike but Firetribe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciccone chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciccone throws an elbow that misses. Firetribe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ciccone's guard. Nice move by Firetribe!
Firetribe stands up from Ciccone's guard - Firetribe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ciccone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firetribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciccone somewhat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ciccone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Firetribe throws a nice looking combination but Ciccone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ciccone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ciccone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciccone's calf.
Ciccone takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Ciccone fails with the takedown.
Ciccone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the body
and Ciccone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firetribe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ciccone distracts Firetribe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ciccone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Firetribe's head.
Ciccone is looking to work some ground and pound but Firetribe has wrist control.
Ciccone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Firetribe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firetribe is pulling down on Ciccone's head. It's preventing any offense from Ciccone, at least for the moment.
Ciccone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firetribe pulls Ciccone in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ciccone blocks a head kick by Firetribe.
Ciccone throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
Ciccone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Firetribe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciccone scrambles back to his feet.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firetribe lands a right hook to the body.
Ciccone shoots in and drives through. Firetribe sprawls well.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrico Ciccone.
Ciccone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firetribe circles away.
Ciccone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Firetribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Firetribe.
Enrico Ciccone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciccone moves forwards but Firetribe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ciccone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Ciccone takes it in his stride.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Firetribe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt - Firetribe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ciccone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciccone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ciccone misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Firetribe.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ciccone doesn't seem phased though.
Ciccone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciccone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firetribe tries to avoid it but Ciccone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firetribe to the ground. Firetribe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciccone's calf.
Ciccone misses with a wild combination.
Firetribe throws a big counter combination but Ciccone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Firetribe catches Ciccone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ciccone fails with the takedown
and Ciccone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciccone should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Firetribe counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ciccone tries to clinch up but Firetribe circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Firetribe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ciccone.
Ciccone shoots in but Firetribe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ciccone tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firetribe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciccone tries to clinch up
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firetribe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:44
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Brother Firetribe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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