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GAMMA#497 Renan v Lewis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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233 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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273 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Volcanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic is looking to score with low kicks.
Volcanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Munchack.
Munchack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volcanic, who protects the arm well.
Munchack trying to control the action but Volcanic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic struggling a bit here.
Volcanic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volcanic is not content to let Munchack control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munchack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Volcanic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Munchack's guard! Nice work there by Volcanic!
Munchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volcanic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munchack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volcanic has managed to get both his arms back between Munchack's legs - danger averted.
Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volcanic wants to get up but he can't break Munchack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volcanic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volcanic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Volcanic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munchack working for a triangle but Volcanic defends it easily.
Munchack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volcanic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volcanic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic misses with a low kick as Munchack jumps back.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volcanic misses with a wild combination.
Volcanic tries to clinch up but Munchack circles away and keeps his distance.
Munchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Munchack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volcanic throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munchack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volcanic misses with a low kick.
Volcanic cracks Munchack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Munchack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Volcanic keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volcanic tries to clinch there but Munchack circles away.
Munchack drives through and clinches with Volcanic against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volcanic.
Volcanic throws the left hand but Munchack avoids the punch easily.
Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volcanic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volcanic misses with a low kick.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danny Volcanic is winning the standup battle so far.
Volcanic throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Munchack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volcanic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volcanic is working Munchack over against the cage.
Munchack avoids a wild elbow strike from Volcanic.
Munchack prevents a body shot from Volcanic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volcanic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volcanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volcanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchack controls his hands.
A short left from Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a punch on the inside.
Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munchack wants a takedown.
Danny Volcanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volcanic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volcanic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Munchack tries to pull guard but Volcanic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volcanic tries to throw a body punch but Munchack avoids it by throwing Volcanic back against the cage.
Munchack has Volcanic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volcanic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munchack looking for a takedown.
Munchack manages to break the clinch.
Volcanic misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchack avoids the head kick by Volcanic.
Volcanic tries a head kick but it misses.
Danny Volcanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchack moves away.
Munchack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volcanic throws a big shot that misses.
Volcanic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munchack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volcanic has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Volcanic.
Still in the clinch, Volcanic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munchack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volcanic slows down the pace here.
Volcanic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volcanic lands with a short shot to the head.
Munchack has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volcanic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Munchack can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Volcanic.
Munchack tries for a takedown but Volcanic manages to get underhooks.
Munchack tries a body shot but Volcanic blocks it.
Volcanic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volcanic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volcanic is looking to control Munchack's arms but Munchack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volcanic has his back to the cage.
Munchack dodges an elbow strike from Volcanic.
Munchack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volcanic misses with the head strike.
Munchack can't find room to land a body shot as Volcanic controls the action.
Volcanic scores with a shoulder strike.
Volcanic throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volcanic after a bit of a struggle.
Munchack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volcanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Volcanic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munchack is breathing heavily.
Volcanic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Munchack is working for takedown but Volcanic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volcanic is working Munchack over against the cage.
Volcanic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volcanic lands with a left to the head.
Volcanic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volcanic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volcanic lands with a left to the head.
Volcanic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munchack.
Volcanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volcanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volcanic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munchack up against the cage.
A short right from Volcanic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Volcanic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volcanic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volcanic takes a swing at Munchack's ribcage but misses.
Munchack with the counter takedown but Volcanic avoids it easily.
Munchack checks a leg kick nicely.
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munchack slips a straight right by Volcanic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic tries to clinch but Munchack moves out of range.
Munchack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic wants to land a leg kick but Munchack is out of range.
Volcanic lands a right hook to the body.
Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munchack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volcanic clobbers Munchack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munchack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volcanic lands a nice looking body kick.
Volcanic thumps Munchack with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Munchack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volcanic cracks Munchack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Volcanic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Munchack to stand back up!
Munchack is rocked!
That has opened up Franklin Munchack's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volcanic goes for a small jab and connects. Now Volcanic goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Munchack stumbles back but Volcanic runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Munchack to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Munchack will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Volcanic!
An out of breath Danny Volcanic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alphaville - Forever Young. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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32
168 lbs
23 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite scores with a shot to the body.
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Belvedere IV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dynamite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belvedere IV.
Dynamite has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dynamite lands a nice hook to Belvedere IV's body. Belvedere IV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belvedere IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a hook to the body
and Belvedere IV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dynamite missing with a left hand there. Belvedere IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belvedere IV thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Dynamite.
Belvedere IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Belvedere IV misses.
Dynamite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belvedere IV counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Belvedere IV wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Belvedere IV with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dynamite, right into the meat.
Dynamite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dynamite closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belvedere IV quickly recovers to half guard.
Belvedere IV is trying to stand up here but Dynamite is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere IV manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dynamite keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dynamite stalling against the cage.
Dynamite is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belvedere IV is defending well.
Belvedere IV tries to break the clinch but Dynamite is controlling the position.
Belvedere IV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Dynamite.
Dynamite gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV is trying to stand.
Belvedere IV kicks off Dynamite and gets to his feet.
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Belvedere IV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Belvedere IV.
Dynamite fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belvedere IV checks it well.
Good exchange - Belvedere IV coming out on top.
Dynamite cracks Belvedere IV with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
Dynamite connects with a nice looking jab.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dynamite.
Belvedere IV was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Belvedere IV's head coaches at Elite Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dynamite has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belvedere IV missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belvedere IV as he avoids it easily.
Belvedere IV seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dynamite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a series of strikes. Dynamite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Dynamite.
Dynamite looks for the body kick but Belvedere IV saw that one coming.
Belvedere IV tries to land a leg kick but Dynamite saw it coming and moves away.
Dynamite lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dynamite lands a nice hook to Belvedere IV's body. Belvedere IV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belvedere IV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with an uppercut. Dynamite saw that one coming.
Dynamite misses the jab.
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!
Dynamite throws a leg kick which misses Belvedere IV's front leg but catches the back leg as Belvedere IV tries to avoid it.
Dynamite throws a chopping leg kick but Belvedere IV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belvedere IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere IV thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dynamite looks to move away, Belvedere IV throws a big counter combo bu Dynamite just gets out of the way.
Dynamite feints and as Belvedere IV raises his hands in defense, Dynamite changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dynamite stops Belvedere IV from standing up.
Dynamite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belvedere IV's head.
Dynamite wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
Dynamite prevents Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Belvedere IV will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belvedere IV.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Belvedere IV is predictable there
and Dynamite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dynamite works the jab nicely.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Dynamite falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice body shot.
Dynamite lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Belvedere IV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a jab-cross combination.
Dynamite lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belvedere IV moves out of range of the strikes.
Dynamite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere IV throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belvedere IV wants to land a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Dynamite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belvedere IV doesn't seem phased though.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV swings for the body but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite throws a head kick but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
Dynamite lands a jab to Belvedere IV's midsection.
Belvedere IV stalks Dynamite and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dynamite's face. Dynamite staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belvedere IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dynamite.
Dynamite cracks Belvedere IV with a good jab.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick but Dynamite moves out of range easily.
Dynamite throws a head kick that half lands.
Dynamite walks into a straight right hand from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belvedere IV throws a series of punches but Dynamite avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite throws a hook but Belvedere IV avoids it easily.
Dynamite bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere IV's head.
Dynamite connects with a leg kick. Belvedere IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belvedere IV moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belvedere IV.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a big shot that misses.
Dynamite takes a swing at Belvedere IV's ribcage but misses.
Belvedere IV avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere IV takes one to the chin there.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Belvedere IV tests Dynamite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dynamite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Dynamite throws a head kick but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
Dynamite lands with a slapping head kick.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite thumps Belvedere IV with a low kick.
Dynamite lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
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!
Belvedere IV misses with a head kick.
Belvedere IV staying out of range there.
Dynamite looks to score with a jab to the body but Belvedere IV is just out of range.
Belvedere IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dynamite momentarily.
Dynamite throws out a leg kick but Belvedere IV moves out of range and Dynamite only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dynamite.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dynamite. Belvedere IV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belvedere IV throwing a counter right hand but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
It looked like Belvedere IV was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere IV lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
Belvedere IV tried to counter with a leg kick but Dynamite avoided it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dynamite.
Oooooh!!! Belvedere IV has knocked Dynamite down with a huge combo! Belvedere IV steps away and waves a wobbly Dynamite back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dynamite is rocked!
Dynamite swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belvedere IV counters with a right hand to the body.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Belvedere IV finish him?
Dynamite throws a right and a left that Belvedere IV avoids nicely.
Belvedere IV lands a big head kick that sends Dynamite tumbling to the mat! Belvedere IV takes a step backwards and waves Dynamite back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite throws a front kick that sends Belvedere IV stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Belvedere IV.
Dynamite checks a low kick from Belvedere IV.
Dynamite connects with an inside leg kick.
Dynamite catches Belvedere IV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Dynamite seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Dynamite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belvedere IV doesn't seem phased though.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Dynamite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belvedere IV's sensitive parts.
Belvedere IV moves out of range of the body kick from Dynamite.
Belvedere IV half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dynamite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dynamite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belvedere IV moves forwards but Dynamite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belvedere IV will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dynamite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere IV misses with a low kick as Dynamite jumps back.
Belvedere IV connects with a leg kick. Dynamite looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belvedere IV on his heels. He'll look to pass Belvedere IV's guard now, I'm sure.
Belvedere IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dynamite is controlling him.
Dynamite is standing up over Belvedere IV. Belvedere IV looks to escape but Dynamite dives into side control.
Dynamite lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dynamite passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belvedere IV!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dynamite looking to control but Belvedere IV is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite with a couple of short strikes.
Belvedere IV is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dynamite tries to control but Belvedere IV wriggling away.
Belvedere IV bucks Dynamite off and manages to get back to his feet!
Belvedere IV cracks Dynamite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belvedere IV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belvedere IV scores with a hook.
Belvedere IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belvedere IV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite jabs Belvedere IV right on the nose. Belvedere IV blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite tests Belvedere IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
Dynamite swings for the body but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Dynamite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belvedere IV doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Belvedere IV. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Dynamite. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere IV thows a body kick. Dynamite tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dynamite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dynamite 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.
Belvedere IV avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Augustus Belvedere IV.
I think Belvedere IV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Augustus Belvedere IV!
As Augustus Belvedere IV got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Islam seeks to destroy each and every culture, this is what is does by design. 90% of pedophile convictions in the UK this year are muslim men against white girls.... NS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid. Ben Zanotto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hector Williams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Zanotto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Zanotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zanotto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Zanotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zanotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zanotto defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Zanotto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zanotto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Zanotto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zanotto avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Zanotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zanotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zanotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Zanotto is out of range.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zanotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zanotto swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Zanotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zanotto is defended easily by Williams.
Williams scores with a jab.
Zanotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Zanotto's head.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Zanotto moved out of range nicely.
Hector Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zanotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zanotto cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zanotto.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a big shot that misses.
As Zanotto backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Zanotto should have avoided that one.
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!
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Zanotto misses.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams tries a low kick but Zanotto avoids it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zanotto walks into a left hand.
Zanotto digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Zanotto has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a head kick.
Zanotto staying out of range there.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Zanotto.
Zanotto slips under a jab.
Zanotto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Zanotto misses with a low kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams feints and then cracks Zanotto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zanotto down.
Zanotto misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hector Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zanotto.
Zanotto takes one to the side of the head.
Williams tries a low kick but Zanotto avoids it.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Zanotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zanotto lands a slapping body shot.
Zanotto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Zanotto persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zanotto! But no joy.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Zanotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Zanotto moves away from the strike by Williams.
A low kick from Zanotto misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Zanotto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zanotto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Zanotto shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zanotto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is trying to keep Zanotto in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zanotto moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Zanotto jabs at Williams's body.
Williams misses with a hook
and Zanotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zanotto.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zanotto tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams wants to improve his position but Zanotto is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zanotto is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zanotto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanotto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zanotto is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Zanotto passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zanotto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Zanotto from controlling successfully.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zanotto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zanotto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zanotto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Zanotto cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Zanotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zanotto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zanotto off to one side.
Zanotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zanotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams throws a low kick but Zanotto moves out of range easily.
Zanotto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws the left hand but Zanotto avoids the punch easily.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Zanotto checks it.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Zanotto checks it.
Zanotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Zanotto's head but Zanotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zanotto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Zanotto fails to land the takedown.
Hector Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zanotto.
Zanotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams checks a low kick from Zanotto.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zanotto just manages to avoid it.
Zanotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Zanotto's head.
Williams feints and then cracks Zanotto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zanotto down.
Williams misses with a hook. Zanotto ducked under it nicely.
Zanotto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zanotto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zanotto is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Zanotto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Zanotto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Zanotto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Zanotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams controlling the position.
Zanotto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams pulls Zanotto in close to prevent any damage.
Zanotto throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Zanotto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Zanotto working some strikes from top position.
Zanotto scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams is rocked!
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zanotto loads up on a big left hand. Williams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zanotto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Williams can't hide his disappointment, as Zanotto celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Zanotto!
Ben Zanotto very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Dubrov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blaze throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaze is looking for a takedown.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov has Blaze pushed against the cage.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Blaze blocks with his arms.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
Dubrov stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blaze wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Dubrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaze throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze jumps guard but Dubrov stands there with Blaze around his waist. Blaze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dubrov avoiding damage.
Blaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dubrov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Blaze has been cut.
Blaze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dubrov has Blaze pressed against the cage.
Dubrov is pressed up against the cage. Blaze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubrov down to the mat. Dubrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dubrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blaze is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blaze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blaze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blaze darts in looking for a takedown but Dubrov gets double underhooks and turns Blaze into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov wants to clinch.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dubrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Dubrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Dubrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze walks into a left hand.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaze dives in and scores a takedown into Dubrov's guard.
Dubrov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dubrov missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dubrov.
Dubrov rushes Blaze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dubrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Dubrov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaze's face.
Dubrov lands with a right to the head.
Blaze wants a takedown but no success here.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubrov leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dubrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Dubrov dodges an elbow strike from Blaze.
Blaze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze throws an elbow but it misses.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dubrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Blaze blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
A short right from Dubrov.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Blaze blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
Blaze lands a body punch.
Dubrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Blaze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blaze misses with a kick to the body.
Dubrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dubrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubrov pushes Blaze off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dubrov walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dubrov to the ground. Blaze is now in Dubrov's guard.
Blaze stopping the sweep attempt from Dubrov.
Dubrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov wants to stand up but Blaze is controlling him.
Blaze postures up in Dubrov's guard and throws a big left but Dubrov blocks it.
Blaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubrov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dubrov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dubrov prevents Blaze from improving his position.
Blaze is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze manages to get to full guard.
Blaze trying to control the position.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubrov wanted to stand there but Blaze had control of the position.
Blaze wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Blaze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blaze throws a big right hand that misses.
Dubrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Dubrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Blaze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dubrov throws a leg kick
and Blaze moves into the clinch.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blaze blocks it with crossed arms.
Blaze has Dubrov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blaze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dubrov tumbling to the mat - Blaze dives into Dubrov's guard.
Blaze postures up.
Dubrov has control of Blaze's left arm, preventing Blaze from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaze's guard.
Blaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dubrov is one step ahead there.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing Dubrov from standing up.
Dubrov being controlled here momentarily.
Blaze seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dubrov wants to stand but Blaze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blaze trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze rushes Dubrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnny Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dubrov to keep the fight standing.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dubrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pavel Dubrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Dubrov won't allow it.
Blaze is working for takedown but Dubrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze stalling in the clinch.
Blaze is trying to drag Dubrov to the mat but Dubrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze working aggressively here.
Blaze stalling in the clinch.
Blaze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Dubrov won't allow it.
Blaze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dubrov up against the cage.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Dubrov.
Well Dubrov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!
An out of breath Pavel Dubrov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka's entrance music is Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. A fine choice. Kid has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Wonka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kid is looking to land body kicks.
Wonka has managed to clinch.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonka jumps guard and drags Kid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wonka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wonka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid kicks off Wonka and gets to his feet.
Kid misses with an uppercut
and Wonka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kid thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonka lands with a nice body punch.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka checks the leg kick.
Wonka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kid.
Kid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wonka is looking to wear down Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kid is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wonka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kid prevents a body shot from Wonka.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid throws a lazy body kick
so Wonka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka prevents Kid from getting back to his feet.
Wonka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to stand and escape but Wonka is having none of it.
Wonka passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Kid is staying active underneath Wonka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wonka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wonka prevents Kid from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wonka is on him like a limpet, forcing Kid back against the cage.
Kid tries a body shot but Wonka blocks it.
Wonka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kid throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wonka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kid throws a looping overhand right but Wonka ducks down to avoid it.
Kid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wonka checks it well.
Wonka attempts a counter takedown but Kid avoids it well and moves away.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Wonka. Wonka gets slowly back to his feet.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wonka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kid counters with a good low kick that Wonka was not able to check.
A big left from Kid misses.
Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wonka misses with a wild combination.
Wonka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kid should have avoided that one.
Wonka forces Kid back against the cage and clinches.
Kid manages to break the clinch.
Kid lands a nice shot that snaps Wonka's head back.
Wonka shoots in looking for a takedown. Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Wonka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karate Kid will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wonka throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
Kid throws a solid leg kick but Wonka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kid.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kid.
Wonka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Wonka takes the fight into the clinch.
Wonka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Wonka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wonka moves out of range of the body kick.
Wonka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kid counters with a leg kick.
Wonka lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kid throws a hook but Wonka avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid takes one to the side of the head.
Wonka with a jab.
Wonka misses with a looping left.
Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
Wonka ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Kid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wonka is out of range and Kid settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karate Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Wonka.
Wonka doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kid under the eye.
Wonka tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wonka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kid counters with a thumping low kick.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
Wonka closes the distance and clinches up with Kid, looking for a takedown. Wonka pushes Kid against the cage but Kid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Wonka moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a jab when Wonka was well out of range.
Wonka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kid scores with a kick to the body.
Kid throws a leg kick but Wonka checks it.
Wonka tries to counter by clinching up but Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
Kid scores with a punch to the head.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonka throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kid throws a leg kick but Wonka checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wonka misses its target.
Kid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonka's head.
It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
Wonka tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Wonka misses with a hook to the body
and Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wonka really felt that one!
Wonka punishes Kid's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka slips under a jab.
Wonka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wonka clinches with his opponent.
Wonka can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonka tries for a takedown but Kid manages to get underhooks.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid wants to break free but Wonka has control.
Wonka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wonka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wonka tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Kid looks to throw the jab but Wonka is out of range.
Kid stuns Wonka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kid.
Kid takes a swing at Wonka's ribcage but misses.
Wonka takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wonka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wonka moves out of range as Kid throws a body kick.
Wonka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid motions for Wonka to come forward. Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kid wants it to stay on the feet.
Wonka lands with a straight right. Kid didn't see that one coming.
Wonka moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kid takes one on the button.
Kid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wonka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wonka under the eye.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Wonka misses with a left hand
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wonka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wonka cracks Kid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kid misses with a head kick.
Wonka attempts a counter takedown but Kid avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wonka closes the distance and clinches.
Wonka takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Wonka back against the cage.
Wonka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wonka is working for a submission of some sort.
Willy Wonka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wonka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kid pushes Wonka off and gets back to his feet.
Kid keeps Wonka at a distance using the push kick.
Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Wonka moves out of range easily.
Wonka lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Willy Wonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kid tenderised Wonka's leg. Wonka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kid gets tackled into the cage by Wonka. Wonka maintains the clinch.
Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kid tries to work over Wonka's front leg with a kick but Wonka checks it.
Wonka takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wonka counters with a left and a right that stings Kid.
Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wonka misses with a hook to the body
and Kid counters with a three punch combo that has Wonka backing up. Wonka nods at Kid to acknowledge the strikes.
Wonka stuns Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Wonka throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Wonka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka prevents a body shot from Kid.
Wonka blocks an uppercut.
Kid blocks a body shot from Wonka.
Wonka blocks an uppercut.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonka.
Willy Wonka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Wonka.
Wonka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wonka tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Wonka wants to take the fight to the mat but Kid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kid lands a shoulder strike.
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonka throws a head punch that misses.
Kid presses Wonka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wonka gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid gets through Wonka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Wonka avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
An out of breath Karate Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Willy Wonka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who paid off the ref/judges? Someone must have!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Keller moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Keller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Richards misses.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards misses with a low kick.
Keller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keller moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keller fakes the leg kick and cracks Richards in the body.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Keller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keller jabs at Richards's body.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keller manages to avoid it.
Richards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keller.
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!
Keller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keller missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Richards throws a push kick but Keller slaps the foot to one side.
Keller punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Keller as he connects with a hook.
Richards avoids the body shot from Keller.
Keller missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keller's head.
Keller blocks a head kick by Richards.
Keller misses with a hook.
Richards throwing a counter right hand but Keller manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Keller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richards doesn't seem phased though.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards thinks about countering with a body kick.
Richards throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards swings widly with a right hand
and Keller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richards's knee momentarily.
Richards blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards moves away from the strike by Keller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with a push kick.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keller's corner calls for a 1-2. Keller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Keller's ribs.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Keller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Keller is out of range.
Keller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards tries to work over Keller's front leg with a kick but Keller checks it.
Keller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Keller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richards misses with a straight right.
Richards misses the jab.
Keller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keller can pounce on him.
Keller misses the jab.
Richards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keller misses with a hook.
Keller with a jab.
Richards slips a jab from Keller.
Keller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Richards.
Keller looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Keller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Keller misses with a low kick.
Keller defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Keller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keller.
Keller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards slips a straight right by Keller.
Richards cracks Keller with an open hand slap.
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keller.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keller scores with a jab. Richards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Keller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Keller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keller checks the leg kick.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards is looking to counter with a body kick.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richards looks for the body kick but Keller saw that one coming.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards throws a wild body kick that Keller sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keller.
Keller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Richards connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Richards. Beautiful body shot.
Keller avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keller.
Richards scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards tries to work over Keller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller lands with an uppercut that bounces Richards off the cage and back into range.
Richards swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
Virgil Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards throws out a powerful jab.
Richards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keller instigates a clinch.
Keller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller connects with a jab.
Keller connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller blocks a jab.
Keller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Richards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keller.
Keller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richards. Richards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Richards.
Keller avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards throws a low kick but Keller avoids it.
Keller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Keller delivers a nice body kick.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller moves out of range of the strikes.
Keller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller misses with a body kick.
Richards tried to counter with a leg kick but Keller avoided it.
Keller cracks Richards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Richards.
Richards takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Keller does it's job there.
Richards scores with a shot to the body.
Keller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keller throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Keller fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Richards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keller misses with a combination
and Richards counters with a leg kick.
A left lands for Richards.
Keller staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards scores with a hook.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Keller moves away and avoids it.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Richards misses.
Keller lands a front kick.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keller moves away.
Keller walks into a left hand.
Keller tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richards, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viv Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Richards lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keller takes a step back to recover.
Richards misses with a hook.
Richards throws a head kick but Keller moves out of range.
Keller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Richards blocks it well.
Keller avoids the body shot from Richards.
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
Richards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Keller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keller is looking to score with low kicks.
Keller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keller tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Richards - the referee stops the clock and Keller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Richards. Keller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keller, right into the meat.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Richards misses with a hook
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards throws a leg kick but Keller checks it.
A little jabbing left from Keller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keller jabs Richards right on the nose. Richards blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards connects with a right hand. Keller shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richards really felt that one!
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Keller.
Keller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keller misses with the combination.
Richards misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keller's calf.
Keller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Richards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keller looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Keller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards moves out of range as Keller strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Richards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keller on the side of the head.
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keller is out of range and Richards settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Richards blocks the leg kick.
As Keller looks to move away, Richards throws a big counter combo bu Keller just gets out of the way.
Keller throws a leg kick
letting Richards counter with a right hand.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller lands with an uppercut that bounces Richards off the cage and back into range.
Keller throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keller checks a leg kick nicely.
Richards defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand.
Keller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Keller closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Keller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keller has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Richards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keller's head.
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keller connects with a looping right hand.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keller 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Keller!
An out of breath Virgil Keller 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miyata's choice of entrance music: Boa - Energetic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
145 lbs
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28
153 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Miyata.
Miyata lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyata.
Miyata misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miyata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein tries to counter with a takedown but Miyata is quick to defend against it.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Miyata misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Miyata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a wild combination.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Miyata checks it.
Stein misses with the combination.
Stein scores with a leg kick.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Miyata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Stein trying to control the position here.
Stein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Stein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyata defends it easily.
Miyata preventing the sweep.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Stein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyata postures up and lands a big shot to Stein's brow.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyata looking to pass the guard.
Stein controls Miyata momentarily but Miyata frees himself.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein trying to keep a closed guard but Miyata is proving a slippery customer.
Miyata landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Stein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miyata's knee momentarily.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata stuffs the takedown.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stein defends it well.
Stein looks for the body kick but Miyata saw that one coming.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Ein Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miyata walks into a straight right hand from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Miyata connects with a body shot that sends Stein's belly button to the back.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses Miyata's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyata tries to avoid it.
Stein 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Miyata moved away.
A good leg kick by Stein.
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Miyata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Miyata lands.
A jab from Miyata does it's job there.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Stein misses with a leg kick
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Miyata.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses Miyata's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyata tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyata connects with the punch.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Miyata takes one to the chin there.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Stein shoots in and drives through. Miyata sprawls well.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein slips a jab from Miyata.
Miyata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt - Stein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Miyata as Stein shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Miyata.
Stein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Stein's head.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Jab by Stein.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miyata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyata connects with a crisp jab.
Miyata lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Stein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stein defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miyata's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein connects with a couple of short punches.
Miyata has Stein pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyata wants to sweep but no luck.
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Miyata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stein working for a triangle but Miyata defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stein misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Miyata.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Miyata throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
It appears Stein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miyata throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Miyata manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein clinches up with Miyata and pushes him back against the cage.
Stein cracks Miyata with a nice body shot.
Miyata blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyata.
Miyata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miyata to the mat. Miyata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stein is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata looking to control.
Miyata working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stein has passed into half guard!
Miyata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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. Stein connects with a nice short shot to Miyata's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyata's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyata gets full guard.
Stein preventing the sweep.
Stein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stein trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyata! But no joy.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Miyata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein looks to clinch
letting Miyata counter with a right hand.
Miyata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miyata throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ein Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein!
An out of breath Ein Stein 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz has chosen Everyday as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
30 - 16 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Gutz misses
and Povetkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Povetkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gutz.
We've been told by Povetkin's head coaches at The Ultimate Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gutz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gutz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Gutz throws a leg kick which misses Povetkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Povetkin tries to avoid it.
Gutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Povetkin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz throws a hook but Povetkin avoids it easily.
Gutz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Povetkin has time to react.
Gutz misses with a kick to the body.
Povetkin tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz throws a front kick aimed at Povetkin's knee but Povetkin avoids it well.
Gutz throws a right and a left that Povetkin avoids nicely.
Povetkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gutz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Povetkin counter with a right hand.
Gutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Gutz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Povetkin doesn't seem phased though.
Povetkin throws a leg kick
and Gutz counters with a leg kick.
Gutz throws a shot from downtown. Povetkin moves away and avoids it.
Povetkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Povetkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutz counters with a leg kick.
Gutz is looking to chop away at Povetkin's legs.
Gutz moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutz.
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!
Gutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Povetkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gutz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Povetkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Povetkin misses with a low kick.
Povetkin punishes Gutz's body with a nice straight punch.
Gutz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cormac Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Gutz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range.
Povetkin is looking for a counter combo.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Povetkin.
Gutz tries to score with a low kick but Povetkin moves his leg out of the way.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Povetkin.
Gutz flicks out a counter leg kick but Povetkin steps away.
Gutz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Povetkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Povetkin.
Povetkin checks the leg kick.
A combination from Povetkin does no damage.
Gutz misses with a hook
and Povetkin counters with a good low kick that Gutz was not able to check.
Gutz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Povetkin. Povetkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gutz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Povetkin.
Gutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Povetkin tries to break the clinch but Gutz is controlling the position.
Povetkin blocks a body shot from Gutz.
Gutz tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gutz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Povetkin avoiding damage as Gutz throws knees to the body.
Povetkin blocks an uppercut.
Povetkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutz controls his hands.
Gutz is trying to maintain a safe position but Povetkin gets an underhook and turns Gutz into the cage.
Gutz slows down the pace here.
Povetkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Povetkin throws a lazy right hand but Gutz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gutz tries a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Gutz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Gutz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutz misses with a kick to the body.
Gutz misses with a left hand
and Povetkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gutz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Povetkin's calf.
Gutz lands a leg kick that knocks Povetkin off balance momentarily.
Povetkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Povetkin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutz closes the distance and clinches up with Povetkin, looking for a takedown. Gutz pushes Povetkin against the cage but Povetkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Povetkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin lands a jab to the head.
Povetkin moves out of range as Gutz throws a body kick.
Gutz walks into a stiff left hand from Povetkin.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Povetkin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz scores with a hook to the body. Povetkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Gutz.
Gutz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Povetkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Povetkin misses with a shot to the body
and Gutz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Povetkin's knee momentarily.
Povetkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Povetkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Povetkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gutz misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Povetkin.
Povetkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Povetkin.
Gutz lunges at Povetkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Povetkin's hand.
Cormac Gutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutz throws a shot to the body.
Gutz clinches.
Gutz gets through Povetkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gutz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gutz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Povetkin avoids it.
Povetkin breaks the clinch.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin is looking to counter punch.
Gutz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Povetkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gutz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Povetkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gutz. Gutz obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Povetkin.
A cross from Gutz lands.
Gutz scores with a jab. Povetkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gutz throws a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Povetkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gutz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gutz swinging wildly here.
Povetkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gutz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Povetkin defends well and Gutz ends up having to push Povetkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Povetkin there.
Povetkin lands with a good body shot.
Gutz lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Povetkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutz somewhat.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Gutz.
Povetkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Povetkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Povetkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gutz connects with a single shot there.
Gutz scores with a jab to the head.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Povetkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Povetkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz moves in looking to clinch but Povetkin pushes him off.
That kick from Gutz tenderised Povetkin's leg. Povetkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Gutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Povetkin ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
A little feinted left hand from Povetkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Povetkin.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but Povetkin slips the punch.
Povetkin misses with a straight left.
Gutz lands a nice shot that snaps Povetkin's head back.
Gutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gutz moves into range and clinches up with Povetkin.
Gutz trying to stall but Povetkin improves his position.
Povetkin working hard to break the clinch.
Gutz is trying to maintain a safe position but Povetkin gets an underhook and turns Gutz into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin tries a body shot but Gutz blocks it.
Gutz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gutz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Povetkin breaks the clinch.
Gutz misses with a hook
and Povetkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gutz throws a jab when Povetkin was well out of range.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gutz lands a head shot.
Gutz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Povetkin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutz swings widly with a right hand
and Povetkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gutz's knee momentarily.
Povetkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gutz throws out the jab.
Gutz sizes up Povetkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz works Povetkin's body with a nice hook.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Gutz.
Povetkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gutz throws a hook but Povetkin blocks it.
Gutz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Povetkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Povetkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gutz misses with a looping right.
Gutz misses with a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Povetkin moves forwards but Gutz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but Povetkin slips the punch.
Gutz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gutz misses with a takedown attempt - Povetkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz throws a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gutz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Povetkin's head.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Gutz.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gutz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Povetkin. Povetkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Povetkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Povetkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Gutz.
Gutz misses with a wild combination.
Povetkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cormac Gutz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Gutz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Gutz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gutz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gutz lands with a nice body kick.
Povetkin loads up on a big right hand but Gutz slips the punch.
Gutz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Gutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gutz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Gutz!
A less than humble Cormac Gutz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko has chosen Kamaedzitca - Колазварl as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Boyko. That snapped Beater's head back.
Beater misses with the combination.
Beater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beater blocks it well.
A big left from Beater misses.
Boyko lands a front kick.
Beater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beater with a jab.
Boyko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beater moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyko swings for the body but Beater moves out of range.
Boyko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Beater coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater swinging wildly here.
Boyko flicks out a counter leg kick but Beater steps away.
Beater blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Beater moved away.
Boyko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beater misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Boyko.
A combination from Beater does no damage.
Boyko looks to clinch
and Beater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beater rushes Boyko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boyko as Beater tries to tie him up.
Beater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beater managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Beater throws a head punch that misses.
Boyko misses with a knee to the head.
Boyko struggles to land a body shot inside as Beater controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beater avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyko.
A head punch on the inside from Beater fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
Beater scores with a shot to the side of Boyko's head.
Beater manages to break the clinch.
Beater tries to clinch
and Boyko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyko was well out of range. Poor timing from Beater.
Beater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beater ducks under a wild hook from Boyko.
A little feinted left hand from Beater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boyko lands a nice shot that snaps Beater's head back.
Boyko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Beater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyko.
Boyko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyko.
Beater lands with a hook. Boyko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyko. Beater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beater is able to avoid easily.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range.
Boyko looks to land a body kick but Beater moved away.
Beater throws a big counter combination but Boyko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tests Beater's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Beater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beater walks into a left hand.
Beater just misses with a punch to the body.
Beater misses with a double jab.
Boyko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Beater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boyko.
Boyko with a nice cross.
Beater misses with an uppercut
and Boyko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beater checks the leg kick.
Beater just misses with a punch to the body.
Timofey Boyko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Boyko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beater doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beater had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boyko throws a push kick but Beater slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a sloppy head kick and Beater moves out of range easily.
Boyko is looking to land body kicks.
Beater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boyko lands a head kick. Beater smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
Boyko throws a front kick aimed at Beater's knee but Beater avoids it well.
We've been told by Beater's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boyko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beater missing with a left hand there. Boyko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Boyko misses.
Boyko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beater half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boyko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beater was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyko.
Boyko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyko checks a low kick from Beater.
Beater throws the left hand but Boyko avoids the punch easily.
Boyko unleashes a big counter combination but Beater bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Boyko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timofey Boyko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boyko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beater moves away.
Beater throws a jab when Boyko was well out of range.
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beater lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyko off the cage and back into range.
Boyko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beater checks it well.
Beater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyko closes the distance and clinches.
Beater has a couple of punches blocked by Boyko.
Boyko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boyko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beaters head.
Boyko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater blocks an elbow strike.
Boyko missing with knees to the body.
Beater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyko scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyko.
Beater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater misses with some punches.
Beater is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyko has double underhooks.
Boyko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boyko misses with a wild body shot.
Beater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boyko blocks a head kick by Beater.
A nice side step and Boyko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boyko blocks a jab.
Boyko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beater lands a head shot.
Boyko slips under a jab from Beater.
Boyko thows a body kick. Beater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands a head kick. Boyko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boyko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beater avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyko.
Boyko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boyko tries to work over Beater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyko digs a right hand underneath Beater's ribcage. Beater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
Beater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beater's brow.
Boyko looking to throw knees to the head but Beater is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Beater.
Beater takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beater's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beater cracks Boyko with a nice body shot.
Beater struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyko controls his hands.
Boyko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyko lands a left hand.
Beater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyko's elbow.
Beater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko misses with an elbow strike.
Boyko throws an elbow that misses.
Beater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beater lands a nice uppercut.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beater avoids it.
Boyko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boyko misses with an elbow over the top.
Boyko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beater's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Beater.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyko.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boyko misses with a punch on the inside.
Beater blocks the elbow strike.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyko misses with an elbow strike.
Beater tries a body shot but Boyko blocks it.
Beater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyko.
Boyko lands a damaging elbow.
Boyko has a couple of punches blocked by Beater.
Boyko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boyko misses with a knee strike.
Beater swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyko dodges the punch combination from Beater.
Good shot there by Boyko.
Boyko throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyko.
Boyko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Beater.
Beater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyko 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.
Beater tried to counter with a leg kick but Boyko avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beater throws a front kick aimed at Boyko's knee but Boyko avoids it well.
Beater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyko.
Beater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boyko moves into range and clinches up with Beater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater throws a head punch that misses.
Boyko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beater struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyko controls his hands.
Boyko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beater.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beater avoids it.
Boyko misses with a knee to the head.
Boyko connects with a knee to the head.
Beater misses with a body punch.
Boyko blocks an uppercut.
Boyko throws an elbow that misses.
Beater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyko.
A right hand to the body from Beater.
Beater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
Beater will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beater avoiding damage as Boyko throws knees to the body.
Beater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater blocks the elbow strike.
Beater lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beater.
Boyko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beater.
Boyko landing knees to the body.
Boyko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beater dodges an elbow strike from Boyko.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beater's defenses.
Beater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
Boyko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beater is trying to maintain a safe position but Boyko gets an underhook and turns Beater into the cage.
Boyko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boyko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyko.
Beater blocking some punches.
Beater wants to break free but Boyko has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boyko fails to land.
Beater lands a left hand.
Beater scores with a shot to the side of Boyko's head.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko scores with a knee to the head.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
Beater manages to break the clinch.
Beater misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyko missing with a left hand there. Beater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyko throws a body shot but no joy.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Boyko catches Beater right on the button with a cross.
Beater lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beater tries to bum rush Boyko with a series of wild strikes but Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beater scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyko.
Boyko misses with a body shot.
Beater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyko throws out a counter right but Beater avoids it with no problem.
Beater throws a series of strikes that have Boyko backpedaling.
Beater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyko tries to land a front kick but Beater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Beater.
Boyko tries to clinch but Beater moves out of range.
Boyko looks to land a body kick but Beater moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Beater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Timofey Boyko just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beater moves away from the strike by Boyko.
Beater misses with a wild body shot.
Boyko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beater throws a head kick but Boyko moves out of range.
Boyko scores with a spinning back kick!
Beater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyko lands with a nice body kick.
Boyko moves out of range as Beater strikes.
Boyko throws a push kick but Beater slaps the foot to one side.
Beater throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyko throws out a counter right but Beater avoids it with no problem.
Boyko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko scores with a nice strike.
Beater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beater misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyko counters with a good, hard body kick but Beater shrugs it off.
Beater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boyko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beater's head backwards.
Boyko jabs Beater right on the nose. Beater blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko fakes the leg kick and cracks Beater in the body.
Boyko walks into a straight right hand from Beater.
Boyko throws a hook to the side of Beater's head but Beater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyko scoring well with a low kick there.
Beater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyko misses with a body kick.
Boyko throws a hook but Beater avoids it easily.
Beater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boyko. That did some damage!
Beater takes one to the chin there.
Boyko misses with a kick to the body.
Beater thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boyko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beater connects with a body shot.
Boyko misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko cracks Beater with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko misses with a head kick.
Boyko throws a hook but Beater avoids it easily.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Beater.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beater. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyko fails to land with a series of punches.
Beater misses the jab.
Beater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boyko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beater's calf.
Beater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyko wants to clinch up but Beater keeps it at a distance.
Beater takes a swing at Boyko's ribcage but misses.
Timofey Boyko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Boyko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyko clinches with his opponent.
Boyko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but Beater blocks with his arms.
Boyko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boyko with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beater lands a body shot.
Beater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyko misses with a body shot.
Beater darts in and clinches Boyko up against the cage.
Beater effectively controlling the action here.
Beater avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyko.
Beater breaks from the clinch.
Beater on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boyko throws an off balance right hand
and Beater counters with a body kick that stops Boyko in his tracks momentarily.
Beater misses with the combination.
Jab from Boyko.
Good leg kick by Beater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beater looks to land a left hand but Boyko moved out of range nicely.
Beater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beater moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyko.
Boyko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyko lands the left hand.
Boyko blocks a jab.
Boyko flicks out a counter leg kick but Beater steps away.
Beater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Boyko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range.
Boyko looks to throw a body kick
and Boyko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyko tries to clinch there but Beater circles away.
Boyko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Timofey Boyko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Boyko!
Boyko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beater misses with a kick to the body.
Boyko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beater misses with an uppercut.
Boyko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beater.
Boyko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Boyko misses.
Boyko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyko throws a lazy uppercut
and Beater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beater attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beater blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Boyko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beater lands with a nice combination. Boyko backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater looks to throw the jab but Boyko is out of range.
Boyko connects with an inside leg kick.
Boyko looks for the body kick but Beater saw that one coming.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beater looks to land a combination. Boyko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A cross from Boyko lands.
Boyko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beater.
Beater misses with a two punch combination.
Beater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beater looks to land a combination but Boyko avoids it well.
Beater throws a body shot but no joy.
Beater throws a lazy right hand but Boyko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyko.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko cracks Beater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boyko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Beater misses.
Beater throws a nice looking combination but Boyko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyko.
Beater connects with a leg kick. Boyko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boyko's calf.
Beater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyko.
Boyko scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyko swinging wildly here.
Beater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyko.
Boyko scores with a punch to the head.
Beater misses the jab.
Boyko flicks out a counter leg kick but Beater steps away.
Boyko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyko.
Beater on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Beater. Those never looked like landing.
Boyko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyko.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Beater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Beater misses.
Boyko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyko counters with a body kick that stops Beater in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beater throws the kick towards the body but Boyko avoids it.
Boyko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boyko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beater with a body shot.
Boyko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beater.
A little jabbing left from Boyko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beater checks a leg kick.
Beater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boyko scores with a punch to the head.
Boyko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boyko lands with a right hand.
Meat Beater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beater misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timofey Boyko.
Well Boyko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timofey Boyko!
Timofey Boyko is the new featherweight champion!
Timofey Boyko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Nelly - Hot In Herre as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Juste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis swings for the body but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
St Juste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Renan St Juste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Juste tries to score with a low kick but Lewis moves his leg out of the way.
St Juste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St Juste lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
Lewis lunges at St Juste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Juste's hand.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of St Juste's head but St Juste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That kick from St Juste tenderised Lewis's leg. Lewis is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Juste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from St Juste misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Lewis lands with a kick to the temple. St Juste shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St Juste cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for St Juste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and St Juste counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at St Juste to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis blocks a head kick by St Juste.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
St Juste cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Juste throws a leg kick which misses Lewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewis tries to avoid it.
St Juste blocks a jab.
St Juste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
St Juste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
St Juste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends St Juste's belly button to the back.
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!
St Juste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Juste walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
St Juste moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from St Juste.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Juste manages to avoid it.
St Juste lands a nice looking body kick.
Lewis slips a jab from St Juste.
St Juste blocks a jab.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and St Juste counters with a head kick that drops Lewis to the mat! Lewis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lewis misses with a straight right.
A big left from St Juste misses.
Lewis throws a hook but St Juste avoids it easily.
St Juste lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
St Juste throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St Juste lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for St Juste.
St Juste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Juste cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lewis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St Juste finish him?
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste clinches up against the cage.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can St Juste finish him?
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
St Juste is stalling here.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
St Juste lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for St Juste.
Lewis tries to clinch there but St Juste circles away.
St Juste connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
St Juste throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Juste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lewis throws out a counter right but St Juste avoids it with no problem.
St Juste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
St Juste thumps Lewis with a low kick.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Juste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Lewis with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan St Juste dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Juste with a jab.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. St Juste looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Juste misses with a hook
and Lewis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Juste counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St Juste thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Juste.
St Juste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Juste lands a big head kick that sends Lewis tumbling to the mat! St Juste takes a step backwards and waves Lewis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Juste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lewis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis slips a jab from St Juste.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. St Juste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
St Juste moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLewis.
St Juste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
St Juste wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
St Juste misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from St Juste.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
St Juste misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lewis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
St Juste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renan St Juste is winning the standup battle so far.
St Juste misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on St Juste's shoulder, as St Juste tries to avoid the shot.
St Juste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and St Juste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Juste misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of St Juste's head but St Juste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Juste walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - St Juste circles away.
St Juste with a jab.
Lewis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by St Juste.
St Juste motions for Lewis to come forward. St Juste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and St Juste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Juste throws a head kick that misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
St Juste looks to land a body kick but Lewis moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Juste lands with a straight right. Lewis didn't see that one coming.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Juste moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St Juste misses with a few strikes there.
St Juste throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Juste throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Juste throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
St Juste looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Ray Lewis's cut even more.
A lazy left from Lewis finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Juste throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands with a hook. St Juste tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St Juste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lewis checks it well.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St Juste throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. St Juste will be more careful next time no doubt.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Juste slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Juste.
St Juste throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a hook but St Juste blocks it.
St Juste tries to land a body kick
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
St Juste throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Juste counters with a straight right hand.
St Juste misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Juste misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan St Juste dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and St Juste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from St Juste.
St Juste throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
St Juste throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Juste misses with a low kick.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Juste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
St Juste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste lands a front kick.
St Juste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Juste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
St Juste staying out of range there.
St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
St Juste misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
St Juste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from St Juste.
St Juste scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but St Juste is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lewis will feel that in the morning.
St Juste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Juste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Juste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Juste. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Juste.
The crowd cheers as St Juste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
St Juste gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lewis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Juste misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by St Juste. St Juste maintains the clinch.
St Juste avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste working aggressively here.
St Juste swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Juste blocking some punches.
Lewis connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Juste's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Juste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis throws a leg kick but St Juste checks it.
A little feinted left hand from St Juste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Juste gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Juste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Juste lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, St Juste has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
St Juste misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by St Juste.
St Juste attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a head kick that St Juste semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan St Juste clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis throws a head kick but St Juste moves out of range.
St Juste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Juste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and St Juste counters with a nice leg kick.
St Juste swings widly with a right hand
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis misses with a combination
letting St Juste counter with a right hand.
St Juste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Juste blocks a jab.
St Juste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Juste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Juste feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Juste's calf.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and St Juste counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste lands a body shot.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Juste cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Lewis throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis takes one on the button.
St Juste thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
and Lewis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Juste is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St Juste misses with an uppercut.
St Juste fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis throws a hook but St Juste blocks it.
Jab by St Juste.
St Juste takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Juste counters with a crisp right that sends Lewis to the canvas! St Juste follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan St Juste!
Renan St Juste retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Renan St Juste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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