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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Knockout is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dozer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dozer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Dozer tries to clinch up but Knockout circles away and keeps his distance.
Knockout throws a right and a left that Dozer avoids nicely.
Knockout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dozer back to the cage. Knockout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Frank Dozer has been cut.
Knockout jabs Dozer right on the nose. Dozer blinks but takes it well.
Dozer is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooh!!! Knockout has knocked Dozer down with a huge combo! Knockout steps away and waves a wobbly Dozer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dozer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dozer leaves his chin hanging out and Knockout seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dozer crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo has chosen Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. Davide Dileo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dileo misses with a kick to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dileo's hands.
Dileo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Dileo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dileo.
Davide Dileo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Dileo slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dileo manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Dileo 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.
Dileo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Dileo should have avoided that one.
Dileo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dileo throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dileo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dileo on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dileo.
Dileo blocks an uppercut.
Dileo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Dileo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Smith.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Dileo lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dileos head.
Dileo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dileo.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range.
Dileo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith has Dileo up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dileo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dileo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dileo.
Dileo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dileo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dileo. Dileo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dileo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dileo.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dileo to score with a decent uppercut.
Dileo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dileo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Dileo and move into the clinch.
Dileo misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Dileo misses with a wild body shot.
Dileo thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith throws a low kick but Dileo avoids it.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dileo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dileo slips a jab from Smith.
Dileo throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith checks a low kick from Dileo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dileo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dileo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Dileo misses.
Dileo misses with an uppercut.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dileo scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a hook but Dileo blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Dileo misses.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith jabs Dileo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dileo throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Dileo.
Dileo looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dileo throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Dileo misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a nice hook to Dileo's body. Dileo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith with a jab.
Dileo lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dileo slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dileo.
Dileo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dileo.
Dileo looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dileo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dileo.
Smith moves to clinch but Dileo breaks away
and Dileo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dileo is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dileo under the eye.
Dileo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dileo.
Dileo throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dileo manages to avoid it.
Dileo throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Dileo throws a big shot that misses.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Dileo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Devon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dileo.
Smith slips a straight right by Dileo.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dileo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dileo tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves away from the strike by Dileo.
Dileo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dileo at a distance.
Dileo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dileo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Dileo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dileo misses with a body shot.
Dileo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dileo misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Smith works Dileo's body with a nice hook.
Dileo misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dileo thinking.
Dileo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Dileo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dileo blocks a jab.
Dileo tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dileo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dileo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Smith misses.
Dileo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dileo.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Dileo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Dileo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dileo misses with the head strike.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Dileo wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davide Dileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away.
Dileo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a cross.
Dileo lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Devon Smith's cut is getting worse.
Dileo misses with a body shot.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dileo.
Dileo lands with a cross.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away.
Dileo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dileo.
A good leg kick by Dileo.
Dileo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Dileo off balance momentarily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dileo manages to avoid it.
Smith lunges at Dileo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dileo's hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Devon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dileo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dileo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dileo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dileo throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Dileo avoids the punch easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dileo misses the jab.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dileo.
Dileo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dileo.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Dileo misses with a body kick.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dileo.
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 Devon Smith.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Smith!
A very excited looking Devon Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borden Chantry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Judah's chin.
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been hearing reports that Judah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chantry throws a series of punches but Judah avoids them all with ease.
Chantry misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah scores with a head kick.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chantry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chantry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah throws a series of punches but Chantry avoids them all with ease.
Chantry blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah throws a series of punches but Chantry avoids them all with ease.
Judah clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chantry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Judah.
Chantry dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
Chantry scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chantry.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Judah.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chantry.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Chantry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Chantry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Judah misses with an elbow over the top.
Chantry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Chantry misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
Judah tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
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!
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah.
Chantry digs a right hand into Judah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judah's gas tank.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Judah.
Chantry lands a body shot.
Judah is breathing heavily.
Chantry tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Chantry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah working aggressively here.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry working aggressively here.
A short right from Chantry.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chantry blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Judah.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Chantry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantry lands a body shot.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry lands a shot to the body.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry scores with a shoulder strike.
Judah lands an elbow that stopped Chantry in his tracks for a moment.
Chantry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chantry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head.
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Chantry.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Chantry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chantry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah pushes off an throws an elbow but Chantry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Chantry shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Chantry lands with a right to the head.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Judah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chantry can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Judah is rocked!
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Judah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chantry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A shot in the inside from Chantry.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry lands a shot to the body.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantry.
Chantry tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Chantry back against the cage.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Chantry.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borden Chantry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chantry misses the jab.
Chantry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Chantry.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chantry gets tackled into the cage by Judah. Judah maintains the clinch.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry is working Judah over against the cage.
Judah lands with a left to the head.
Judah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chantry lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah working aggressively here.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Chantry.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Chantry as the two fighters clinch.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Chantry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Judah blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chantry's defenses.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chantry dodges an elbow strike from Judah.
Judah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah blocking some punches.
Chantry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Judah misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Judah.
Chantry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah lands a damaging elbow.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chantry pushes Judah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Judah.
Chantry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Judah working aggressively here.
Chantry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Judah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chantry's brow.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Judah.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Judah misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry lands a nice shot to the body.
Chantry blocks an elbow strike from Judah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
A short right from Chantry.
Chantry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Judah on the inside.
Chantry lands a left hand.
Chantry blocks an uppercut.
Chantry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chantry lands with a left to the head.
Judah lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantry.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantry drops Judah onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Judah is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantry.
Chantry creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Judah with a big uppercut! Judah tries to clinch up but Chantry pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Judah to the mat! Judah covers up and Chantry unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borden Chantry!
An out of breath Borden Chantry 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrecking Ball. Devin Styles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles gets tackled into the cage by Ronaldo. Ronaldo maintains the clinch.
Styles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Styles finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Styles 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 Ronaldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ronaldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Ronaldo responds with a good body kick, but Styles manages to step out the way in time.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Styles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Styles avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Styles slaps the foot to one side.
Styles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Styles finds it's way round the side to connect with Ronaldo's head.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
Styles throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ronaldo avoids it.
Styles tries to land a body kick
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Styles
and Ronaldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Styles tries to work over Ronaldo's front leg with a kick but Ronaldo checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Styles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ronaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Styles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Styles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ronaldo's calf.
Styles throws a jab but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles sizes up Ronaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles looks for the body kick but Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Ronaldo as he connects with a hook.
Ronaldo throws a nice looking combination but Styles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Styles.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Styles.
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Styles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
Styles throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Styles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styles throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ronaldo crashing down! Ronaldo tries to stagger back to his feet but Styles just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ronaldo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Styles!
Devin Styles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Antonio Ronaldo was interviewed post fight and said 'My last fight, physically I am a wreck so that is it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Ratamahatta. Landon Austin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keith throws a low kick, looking for Austin's leg but Austin calmly moves out of range.
Keith staying out of range there.
Austin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keith throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Keith throws an off balance right hand
and Austin counters with a nice leg kick.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keith.
Keith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Keith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keith.
Keith misses with a body shot.
Keith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Austin checks it well.
Austin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Keith's defenses.
Keith scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Austin's head coaches at Altaca gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Austin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keith.
Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Keith blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Kool Keith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin throws a head kick that Keith semi-blocks.
Keith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Austin misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Keith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
Keith checks a leg kick.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keith misses with a looping right.
Keith connects with a single shot there.
Austin scores with the left hand. Keith knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keith!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Austin doesn't seem bothered though.
Keith is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Austin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keith. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Austin as he checks the leg kick.
Keith misses with a head kick.
Austin connects with an inside leg kick.
Austin lands with a straight right. Keith didn't see that one coming.
Keith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keith misses with a hook
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keith.
Austin misses with a body kick.
Austin connects with a leg kick. Keith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Austin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keith's sensitive parts.
Keith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Austin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin throws the left hand but Keith avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Keith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin lands with a kick to the temple. Keith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a leg kick.
Austin throws out a leg kick but Keith moves out of range and Austin only half commits.
Austin scores with a head kick.
Austin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Austin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Keith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Keith's head.
A swing and a miss from Keith.
Keith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Austin misses with a head kick.
A jab from Keith does it's job there.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Keith's shoulder, as Keith tries to avoid the shot.
Austin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keith lands an overhand 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!
Keith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keith throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin takes a swing at Keith's ribcage but misses.
Keith throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Keith works the jab nicely.
Keith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keith lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Austin. That's going to slow Keith down.
Keith cracks the inside of Austin's front leg.
Keith connects with a body shot.
Keith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Austin scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Keith misses
and Austin counters with a big head kick but Keith shrugs it off.
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 Landon Austin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Austin connects with a leg kick. Keith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keith misses with a looping right.
Keith slips under a jab.
Austin tries to score with a low kick but Keith moves his leg out of the way.
Austin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keith scores with a jab to the body.
Keith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Austin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keith.
Keith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin with a hook.
Landon Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Keith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keith throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Keith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.
Keith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin throws a leg kick
and Keith counters with a nice leg kick.
Keith takes one on the button.
Austin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Keith saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Keith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Austin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keith tries a quick counter leg kick but Austin is wise to it.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Keith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Austin in his tracks.
Austin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keith misses the shot to the body.
Keith blocks a head kick by Austin.
Keith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Austin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Austin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keith.
Austin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Keith.
Keith throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Keith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Austin is rocked!
Keith plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Austin swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Austin face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kool Keith!
During a confident post fight interview, Kool Keith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin comes to the cage accompanied by The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Jimmy Dias Jimenez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evgeniy Malkin's chin.
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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
33 - 13 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Malkin lands with an overhand left.
Malkin blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Malkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malkin checks a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Malkin loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dias Jimenez.
Malkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dias Jimenez lands with a kick to the temple. Malkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dias Jimenez wants to clinch up but Malkin keeps it at a distance.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Malkin's head but Malkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malkin misses with a leg kick
and Dias Jimenez counters with a two punch combo.
Malkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez thuds his right hand into Malkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Malkin.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Malkin lands a jab to the head.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dias Jimenez, right into the meat.
Malkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malkin tests Dias Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Dias Jimenez.
Malkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malkin.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Malkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dias Jimenez sprawls and moves away.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dias Jimenez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Malkin blocks it well.
Malkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malkin.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Jab from Malkin.
Malkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malkin stuns Dias Jimenez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malkin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dias Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Malkin loads up on a big left hand.
Dias Jimenez has closed the distance and engaged Malkin in a clinch.
Malkin lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malkin.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malkin tries to pull guard but Dias Jimenez won't allow it.
Dias Jimenez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Dias Jimenez fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez prevents a body shot from Malkin.
Nice body punch from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Malkin.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malkin avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malkin's brow.
Malkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Dias Jimenez.
It looks like Evgeniy Malkin has been cut.
Malkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dias Jimenez tries to stand but Malkin is controlling from the bottom.
Dias Jimenez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Malkin does no damage.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkin with a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws out a leg kick but Malkin moves out of range and Dias Jimenez only half commits.
Malkin throws out a loose jab but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias Jimenez blocks a head kick by Malkin.
An inside leg kick lands from Malkin.
Malkin checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Malkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Malkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Malkin avoids it easily.
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 Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeniy Malkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Malkin.
Malkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dias Jimenez can pounce on him.
Malkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Evgeniy Malkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Malkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Dias Jimenez on the inside.
Malkin fails to pull guard.
Malkin manages to break the clinch.
Malkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias Jimenez sprawls well. He's pushed Malkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Malkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Malkin cracks Dias Jimenez with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin throws out a loose jab but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Malkin scores with the left hand. Dias Jimenez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dias Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Malkin. Beautiful body shot.
Malkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malkin cracks Dias Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias Jimenez circles away.
Malkin throws a front kick that sends Dias Jimenez stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Malkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Malkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez wants to clinch.
Malkin moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Malkin checks it.
Malkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dias Jimenez.
Malkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dias Jimenez jabs Malkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dias Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malkin takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malkin checks a leg kick.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dias Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Dias Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Malkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dias Jimenez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malkin.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malkin.
Malkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Dias Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez tries to counter with a clinch but Malkin shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias Jimenez moves away.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws the left hand but Malkin avoids the punch easily.
Malkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dias Jimenez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Malkin's front leg with a kick but Malkin checks it.
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!
Dias Jimenez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malkin throws a push kick but Dias Jimenez slaps the foot to one side.
Dias Jimenez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dias Jimenez. That did some damage!
Jab from Malkin.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkin moves away.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeniy Malkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Malkin.
Danga de danga de dang - Malkin scores with a four punch combination!
Malkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Malkin.
Dias Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malkin.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Malkin loads up on a big left hand.
Dias Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Malkin tenderised Dias Jimenez's leg. Dias Jimenez is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Malkin checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez wants to slow Malkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Malkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Malkin is out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malkin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dias Jimenez 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 Malkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Malkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malkin lands with a hook. Dias Jimenez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malkin lands with a straight right. Dias Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Malkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Malkin avoids it easily.
Malkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evgeniy Malkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dias Jimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Malkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malkin tries to counter with a takedown but Dias Jimenez is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Malkin connects with a leg kick. Dias Jimenez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dias Jimenez throws a series of punches but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Malkin thuds a left hand into Dias Jimenez's body.
A slow jab from Dias Jimenez misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez tries a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands a jab.
Dias Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Malkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Malkin saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that misses.
Malkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dias Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Malkin.
Dias Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dias Jimenez cracks a nice hook into Malkin's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkin scores with a leg kick.
Malkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkin moves away.
Malkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dias Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Malkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dias Jimenez has one foot on Malkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Malkin attempts a counter takedown but Dias Jimenez avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malkin.
Dias Jimenez throws a combination that misses
so Malkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
Our winner, Evgeniy Malkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
24 - 8 - 1 |
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210 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Bowie's torso.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Bowie throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy moves forwards but Bowie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bowie 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.
Bowie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Bowie moved away.
Bowie pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowie.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy rushes Bowie and presses him up against the cage.
Bowie lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Bowie breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowie lands a nice looking body kick.
Bowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Bowie clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bowie misses with a looping left.
Bowie misses with a two punch combination.
Bowie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy connects with the punch.
It looks like Raphael Bowie has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Bowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowie throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bowie.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Bowie tries to land a body kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowie checks the leg kick.
Bowie takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Bowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowie.
Bowie misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Bowie. Those never looked like landing.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Bowie 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.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with a hook. Bowie ducked under it nicely.
Bowie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowie circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bowie is rocked!
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Bowie is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie misses with a hook.
Bowie seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowie throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bowie.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Bowie stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Bowie moved away.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowie is just out of range.
Bowie lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Bowie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Bowie misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Bowie misses with a wild body shot.
Bowie throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Bowie only half commits.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowie is just out of range.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Bowie's shoulder, as Bowie tries to avoid the shot.
Bowie connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Bowie missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowie throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Bowie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bowie.
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Bowie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Bowie throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Bowie throws a head kick that misses.
Bowie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Bowie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Bowie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy darts in and clinches Bowie up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowie avoids the damage to the body.
Bowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is leaning against Bowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Bowie's head.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bowie - that landed with a thud.
Bowie misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Bowie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bowie connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Bowie.
Bowie jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy thumps Bowie with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bowie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Bowie misses.
Bowie tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Bowie checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowie.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy lands a head kick. Bowie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Bowie managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Cedric Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bowie breaks the clinch.
Bowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Bowie.
Bowie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Cedric Murphy has been cut.
Good exchange - Bowie coming out on top.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowie is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowie manages to avoid it.
Bowie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Bowie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bowie is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Bowie's head but Bowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Bowie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bowie gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Bowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Bowie's head.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowie throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Bowie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy checks a low kick from Bowie.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bowie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy drops Bowie with a big left hand! Bowie is injured, injured bad! Murphy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Murphy!
Cedric Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft comes into the arena with I Came to Play - Downstait blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croft throws a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
Croft throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Forclit defending well as Croft loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Forclit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Croft - the referee stops the clock and Forclit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Croft. Forclit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Croft cracks the inside of Forclit's front leg.
Croft misses the shot to the body.
Croft fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forclit is out of range.
Croft blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft misses with a lunging right hand
and Forclit counters with a body kick.
Forclit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Croft attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Croft, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Croft fails to land.
Forclit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forclit lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Forclit fails to land.
Forclit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Croft's elbow.
Forclit takes a shot to the head.
Forclit tries a body shot but Croft blocks it.
Forclit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Forclit 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.
Croft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forclit blocks a body shot from Croft.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit manages to pull guard.
Forclit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Croft uses it to pass to side control.
Croft wants to control but Forclit is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is looking to reverse the position.
Forclit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forclit tries to buck Croft off but Croft is having none of it.
The referee asks Croft politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Croft prefers to stall for the moment though.
Croft is looking to take a break and control but Forclit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Croft decides to stand up, so the ref orders Forclit to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Croft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forclit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Croft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Croft.
As Croft backs off Forclit throws a huge counter combo but Croft manages to avoid it all.
Croft scores with a kick to the body.
Forclit tries to clinch up.
Forclit throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Croft misses the target.
Croft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Croft lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Forclit moves out of range of the body kick from Croft.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Croft scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft drops his hands momentarily and Forclit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Croft bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forclit's head backwards.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croft fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Croft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croft throws a right and a left that Forclit avoids nicely.
Colin Croft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit lands a lovely overhand right.
Croft throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Croft just misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Croft has time to react.
Croft misses with an uppercut
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Croft misses with a body punch
letting Forclit counter with a right hand.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Croft has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forclit finds it's way round the side to connect with Croft's head.
Forclit throws a leg kick which misses Croft's front leg but catches the back leg as Croft tries to avoid it.
Croft swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Croft.
Croft lands a really nice looking cross but Forclit seems unphased.
Croft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft misses with the body kick
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Croft takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Forclit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Croft misses
and Forclit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forclit scores with a jab to the head.
Croft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forclit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Croft misses.
Croft moves out of range of the body kick.
Croft misses the shot to the body.
Forclit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forclit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forclit slips a jab from Croft.
Forclit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft swats away the attempt to clinch by Forclit.
A little feinted left hand from Croft on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Croft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Forclit.
A jab from Forclit misses.
Forclit just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Forclit.
Colin Croft is winning the standup battle so far.
Croft walks into a left hand.
Croft lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Croft connects with a right hand. Forclit shakes it off.
That has opened up Happy Forclit's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Forclit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Croft has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Forclit.
Croft throws the kick towards the body but Forclit avoids it.
Croft lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forclit scores with a decent looking hook.
Croft misses with a kick to the body.
Forclit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Croft sends Forclit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Croft is motioning to the referee to let Forclit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Forclit is rocked!
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!
Croft ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
Forclit is still on wobbly legs! Can Croft finish him?
Forclit scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Forclit.
Forclit seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Forclit lands.
Forclit lands a lovely overhand right.
Croft throws out a powerful jab.
The cut above Happy Forclit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A low kick from Croft misses
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit avoids a kick to the body.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Forclit.
Croft looks to throw a body kick
and Forclit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Croft shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Happy Forclit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's time! Croft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Croft lands a leg kick that knocks Forclit off balance momentarily.
Croft throws the kick towards the body but Forclit avoids it.
Forclit tries a quick counter leg kick but Croft is wise to it.
Croft swats away the attempt to clinch by Forclit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Croft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forclit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Croft throws a predictable looking body shot
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft misses with a wild combination.
Croft throws a head kick that misses.
Forclit throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
Croft misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forclit throws a hook to the side of Croft's head but Croft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Croft takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forclit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Croft counters with a solid body kick.
Croft lets loose with a powerful body kick. Forclit will feel that in the morning.
Forclit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Croft lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forclit slips a straight right by Croft.
Croft connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forclit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Forclit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croft ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croft throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Forclit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forclit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Croft swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forclit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Croft counters with a crisp one two that drops Forclit! Croft thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Forclit to his feet! Forclit is in big trouble!
Croft misses with a body shot.
Forclit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Croft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Croft.
Croft cracks Forclit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Forclit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Croft finish him?
Happy Forclit's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Croft.
Forclit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forclit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Croft feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forclits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Croft lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croft misses with a hook
and Forclit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Croft scores with a leg kick.
Croft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forclit was well out of range. Poor timing from Croft.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forclit! But no joy.
Forclit swings widly with a right hand
and Croft counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands a right hook to the body.
Croft throws a head kick that misses.
Forclit throws the left hand but Croft avoids the punch easily.
Croft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Croft. Those never looked like landing.
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Forclit catches Croft right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Croft.
Croft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forclit.
And Forclit responds with a good body kick, but Croft manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Forclit throws a jab when Croft was well out of range.
Croft sends Forclit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Croft is motioning to the referee to let Forclit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Forclit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Croft punishes Forclit's body with a nice straight punch.
Croft staying out of range there.
Croft throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Croft with a body shot.
Croft gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croft cracks Forclit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Forclit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Croft finish him?
Croft walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forclit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Forclit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Croft moves away from the strike by Forclit.
Croft misses with a leg kick.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
Croft is looking to counter punch.
Croft sends Forclit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Croft is motioning to the referee to let Forclit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Happy Forclit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin Croft!
Post fight, an emotional Colin Croft said 'That is four in a row, that monkey is off my back. Nice fight Shortfuse but the Cage Cartel just don't quite cut it yet. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vinetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes to the cage accompanied by I Want My Tears Back. Vinetto has chosen Jay Rock - Wanna Ride as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Vinetto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vinetto checks a low kick from Renato.
Vinetto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vinetto misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinetto, right into the meat.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Renato looks for the body kick but Vinetto saw that one coming.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinetto. That did some damage!
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinetto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vinetto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato throws a leg kick which misses Vinetto's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinetto tries to avoid it.
Renato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vinetto moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinetto, right into the meat.
Vinetto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vinetto connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinetto misses with a hook. Renato ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinetto.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vinetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renato with a hook.
Vinetto slips under a jab from Renato.
Vinetto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vinetto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vinetto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Renato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vinetto.
Vinetto cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinetto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinetto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinetto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinetto lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinetto avoids a kick to the body.
Vinetto 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto misses with a wild body shot.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Vinetto's head but Vinetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Vinetto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinetto throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinetto thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinetto looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Vinetto scores with a body shot.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinetto throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Renato throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vinetto counters with a straight right hand.
Vinetto lands a head shot.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Vinetto's ribs.
Renato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vinetto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vinetto misses with a hook.
Vinetto tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato swings for the body but Vinetto moves out of range.
Vinetto throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Vinetto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinetto throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinetto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Renato throws a hook but Vinetto blocks it.
Renato throws a right hand that Vinetto ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinetto also avoids with ease.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinetto. Vinetto obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinetto misses the target.
Vinetto walks into a left hand.
Vinetto tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinetto avoided it.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Vinetto moves out of range easily.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Vinetto checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinetto misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinetto.
A head punch on the inside from Vinetto fails to land.
Vinetto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renato's elbow.
Vinetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinetto blocking some punches.
Renato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renato misses with an uppercut
and Vinetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinetto thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinetto.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinetto is just out of range.
Vinetto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinetto.
Renato thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vinetto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinetto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vinetto misses with a left hand
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Vincent Vinetto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinetto stuns Renato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vinetto is out of range.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinetto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato slips a straight right by Vinetto.
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Vinetto ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renato. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Vinetto misses the target.
Vinetto tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vinetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato swings for the body but Vinetto moves out of range.
Vinetto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinetto manages to avoid it.
Vinetto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Vinetto is out of range.
Vinetto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato moves away from the strike by Vinetto.
Vinetto connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Vinetto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinetto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinetto's head.
The fighters circling - Vinetto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renato!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a good cross that connects.
Renato scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Vinetto.
Vinetto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vinetto checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinetto! But no joy.
Vinetto lands a high kick!
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Vinetto checks it.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Vinetto.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
Vinetto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renato checks it well.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinetto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinetto throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato blocks a head kick by Vinetto.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Vinetto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato feints and then cracks Vinetto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinetto down.
Vinetto lands a jab to the nose.
Vinetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Vinetto counters with an outside leg kick.
Vinetto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato throws the left hand but Vinetto avoids the punch easily.
Vinetto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato throws a leg kick but Vinetto moved away.
Vinetto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto misses with a wild body shot.
Vinetto throws a leg kick
and Renato finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vinetto misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinetto doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato wants to slow Vinetto down by chopping away at his legs.
Vinetto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinetto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Vinetto.
Vinetto misses with a leg kick.
Vinetto misses with a body kick.
That kick from Vinetto tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato needs to keep his hands up - Vinetto had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Renato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vinetto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renato scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Vinetto misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Vinetto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vinetto throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vinetto is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renato lands an overhand right.
Vinetto throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinetto moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Renato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Renato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Vinetto blocks a jab.
Vinetto looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato thows a leg kick but Vinetto checks it
and Vinetto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Vinetto.
Renato slips a straight right by Vinetto.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Vinetto counters with a stiff right hand.
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Renato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vinetto avoids the body shot from Renato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinetto! But no joy.
Vinetto tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vinetto.
Nice shot lands for Vinetto.
Vinetto avoids a kick to the body.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinetto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato misses with a kick to the body.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato moves out of range as Vinetto strikes.
Vinetto is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Vinetto cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinetto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato looks to land a right hand but Vinetto moved out of range.
Vinetto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Renato.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinetto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Renato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vinetto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Nice cross by Vinetto.
Vinetto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vinetto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Renato misses its target.
Renato tries a low kick but Vinetto avoids it.
Renato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renato keeps Vinetto at a distance using the push kick.
Renato throws a jab when Vinetto was well out of range.
Vinetto throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Vinetto throws out a powerful jab.
Vinetto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Vinetto slips the punch.
Vinetto throws a counter combo.
Vinetto tries to land a front kick but Renato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato slips a jab from Vinetto.
Donk. Vinetto catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
Vinetto moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinetto.
Vinetto throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato throws a hook but Vinetto avoids it easily.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinetto moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinetto scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Vinetto.
Vinetto jabs at Renato's body.
Vinetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vinetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vinetto. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vinetto.
Vinetto misses with a right hand
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinetto avoids the body shot from Renato.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Vinetto scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
Renato swings widly with a right hand
and Vinetto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vinetto misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinetto throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinetto connects with a crisp jab.
Renato jabs Vinetto right on the nose. Vinetto blinks but takes it well.
Vinetto lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato slips a jab from Vinetto.
A big left from Renato misses.
Vinetto tries to land a front kick but Renato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vinetto throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinetto lands with a right hand.
Vinetto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinetto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vinetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinetto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinetto wants to counter with a clinch but Renato pushes him away.
Vinetto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Renato will feel that in the morning.
Vinetto throws a big shot that misses.
Vinetto misses the shot to the body.
Vinetto throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Renato
and Vinetto counters with a good low kick that Renato was not able to check.
Vinetto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renato avoids the head kick by Vinetto.
Vinetto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinetto throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinetto thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a low kick, right behind Vinetto 's knee.
Vinetto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinetto swings widly with a right hand
and Renato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato with a hook.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Vinetto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinetto.
Vinetto throws a fast counter high kick but Renato manages to duck under it in time.
Vinetto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato moves out of range as Vinetto strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Renato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Vinetto.
Vinetto throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a two punch combo.
Vinetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato misses with a body shot.
A jab from Vinetto misses.
Vinetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto checks the leg kick.
Renato avoids the body shot from Vinetto.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinettos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato scores with a body shot.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato misses with a left hand
and Vinetto counters with an inside leg kick.
Vinetto just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinetto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vinetto with a hook.
Vinetto scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vinetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Renato throws a leg kick but Vinetto checks it.
Vinetto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinetto.
Renato connects with a body shot.
Renato throws a hook but Vinetto blocks it.
Renato misses with a hook. Vinetto ducked under it nicely.
Vinetto moves out of range as Renato strikes.
Jab by Vinetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinetto throws out the jab.
Renato cracks Vinetto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinetto scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato misses with a hook to the body
and Vinetto counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinetto scores with a push kick.
Renato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinetto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vinetto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinetto, as that shot connected.
Vinetto lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Vinetto scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinetto throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Vinetto tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Vinetto throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Renato throws a hook but Vinetto avoids it easily.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Vinetto is out of range.
Renato misses with a hook to the body
and Vinetto counters with a low kick, right behind Renato 's knee.
Good shot there by Vinetto.
Renato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinetto was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinetto, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinetto. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinetto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinetto lands a jab.
Vinetto swings widly with a right hand
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Vinetto was not able to check.
Renato throws a body punch but Vinetto moves out of range.
Vinetto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vinetto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinetto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Vinetto's head but Vinetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinetto.
Donk. Vinetto catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
enabling Vinetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Renato lands with a hook. Vinetto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Renato misses
and Vinetto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vinetto lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinetto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vinetto lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Vinetto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Vinetto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinetto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinetto misses with a double jab.
Renato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vinetto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinetto throws a low kick, looking for Renato's leg but Renato calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vinetto.
Vinetto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vinetto throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Vinetto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vinetto 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Vinetto!
Vincent Vinetto is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vincent Vinetto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tiago Renato had this to say: 'How the hell these grapplers with no hiddens get lucky all the time?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelemi Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Seia's choice of entrance music: Edwin Starr WAR. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelemi Seia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seia is looking to land body kicks.
Makinwa keeps Seia at a distance using the push kick.
Seia 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.
Makinwa throws a low kick but Seia avoids it.
Seia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Seia.
Seia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makinwa misses with a leg kick
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia misses with a hook
and Makinwa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makinwa misses with a hook to the body
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Seia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makinwa misses with a combination
and Seia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makinwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Makinwa throws a combination. Seia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seia checks a leg kick.
Makinwa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Seia.
Seia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seia looks to land a body kick but Makinwa moved away.
Makinwa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Seia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makinwa misses with the body kick
and Seia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Seia rushes Makinwa and presses him up against the cage.
Seia prevents the takedown attempt.
Makinwa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seia to keep the fight standing.
Makinwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seia breaks the clinch.
Makinwa looks to throw the jab but Seia is out of range.
Seia flicks out a counter leg kick but Makinwa steps away.
Seia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makinwa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makinwa throws out a loose jab but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makinwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makinwa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seia if he has to take too many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makinwa. Seia shrugs it off though.
Seia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makinwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Makinwa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seia checks it well.
Seia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makinwa misses the body punch
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Makinwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Seia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makinwa moves away.
Makinwa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makinwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makinwa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa thuds a left hand into Seia's body.
Makinwa is looking to land body kicks.
Makinwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seia at a distance.
Makinwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Makinwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seia.
Makinwa throwing a counter right hand but Seia manages to avoid it.
Makinwa lands with a right hand.
Makinwa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seia's calf.
Seia misses with a lunging right hand
and Makinwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makinwa doesn't seem bothered though.
Seia scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Seia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the body from Makinwa misses
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Seia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makinwa's head backwards.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makinwa tries to bum rush Seia with a series of wild strikes but Seia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seia avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Seia feints and then cracks Makinwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makinwa down.
Makinwa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makinwa misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seia checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Seia. Beautiful body shot.
Seia blocks a jab.
Seia looks to throw the jab but Makinwa is out of range.
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 Ugor Makinwa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seia throws a head kick that Makinwa semi-blocks.
Kelemi Seia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makinwa misses with a shot to the body
and Seia counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Seia misses.
Seia moves out of range as Makinwa throws a body kick.
Seia unleashes a big counter combination but Makinwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Seia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makinwa is looking to wear down Seia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makinwa throws a lazy body kick
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Seia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Seia.
Makinwa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Seia counters with a nice leg kick.
Makinwa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makinwa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Makinwa slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Seia tenderised Makinwa's leg. Makinwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makinwa is able to avoid easily.
Makinwa is looking to slow Seia down with leg kicks.
Seia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makinwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makinwa's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Seia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makinwa avoids a kick to the body.
Seia misses with the body kick
and Makinwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seia slips a jab from Makinwa.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Makinwa slips the punch.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seia checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makinwa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage!
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makinwa scores with a shot to the body.
Seia misses with a looping left.
Makinwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seia's head.
Makinwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but Seia moved away.
Makinwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Seia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seia.
Seia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Seia.
Makinwa lands a jab to Seia's midsection.
Makinwa moves out of range as Seia strikes.
That kick from Seia tenderised Makinwa's leg. Makinwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makinwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Makinwa catches Seia right on the button with a cross.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makinwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Seia.
Makinwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Seia throws a body punch but Makinwa moves out of range.
Makinwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Makinwa catches Seia right on the button with a cross.
Makinwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Makinwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Seia counters with a good, hard body kick but Makinwa shrugs it off.
Makinwa misses with an uppercut. Seia saw that one coming.
Seia throws out a counter right but Makinwa avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makinwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makinwa misses with a hook.
Makinwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
Makinwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makinwa looks for the body kick but Seia saw that one coming.
Makinwa lands a nice shot that snaps Seia's head back.
Makinwa ducks right into an uppercut from Seia.
Makinwa misses with a shot to the body
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Seia checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ugor Makinwa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seia connects with a body shot.
Makinwa takes one on the button.
Makinwa swings widly with a right hand
and Seia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makinwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seia tries a quick counter leg kick but Makinwa is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makinwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seia lands with a hook. Makinwa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seia checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Seia - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Seia.
Makinwa lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Makinwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makinwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makinwa misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Makinwa misses.
Makinwa is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Makinwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seia.
Good work by Seia as he checks the leg kick.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makinwa moves away.
Seia lands a nice looking body shot.
Seia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makinwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Seia.
Seia throws a poor cross that misses
and Makinwa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a wild body kick that Makinwa sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Makinwa misses the target.
Makinwa misses with a double jab
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Makinwa's shoulder, as Makinwa tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seia.
Seia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makinwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Makinwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makinwa on the side of the head.
Makinwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makinwa.
Makinwa misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Makinwa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seia.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Seia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makinwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makinwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seia. That did some damage!
Makinwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makinwa misses with a head kick.
Makinwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seia moves out of range of the body kick.
Seia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Seia moves out of range as Makinwa throws a body kick.
Seia scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Makinwa takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makinwa checks a leg kick.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Makinwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makinwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makinwa throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makinwa.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Makinwa's shoulder, as Makinwa tries to avoid the shot.
Makinwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seia tries to clinch but Makinwa is having none of it.
Makinwa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makinwa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kelemi Seia just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ugor Makinwa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makinwa lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Seia throws a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Makinwa lands with an overhand left.
Makinwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Seia scores with a decent looking hook.
Makinwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makinwa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seia checks a leg kick.
Makinwa lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makinwa will feel that in the morning.
Makinwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Seia.
Makinwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Seia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makinwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Seia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makinwa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makinwa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and Makinwa settles back down.
Makinwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia moves out of range of the body kick from Makinwa.
And Seia responds with a good body kick, but Makinwa manages to step out the way in time.
Makinwa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seia in his tracks.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makinwa moves away.
Seia cracks Makinwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seia throws a hook but Makinwa avoids it easily.
Makinwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seia. Seia obviously looking to wear him down.
Seia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makinwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makinwa works Seia's body with a nice hook.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Makinwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Makinwa tries to avoid it.
Makinwa throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Makinwa works the jab nicely.
Makinwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makinwa lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia moves out of range as Makinwa throws a body kick.
Seia drops his hands momentarily and Makinwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makinwa throws a sloppy head kick
and Seia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Makinwa.
A bone on bone clash there as Makinwa blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Seia.
Makinwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seia under the eye.
Seia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
Seia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Makinwa misses
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Makinwa shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Seia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makinwa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makinwa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Makinwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makinwa misses with a jab to the body
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Seia slams his shin into Makinwa's torso.
Makinwa moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Makinwa misses the target.
Seia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makinwa scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kelemi Seia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ugor Makinwa's cut.
That's time! Makinwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makinwa misses with a body kick.
Makinwa throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makinwa.
Seia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makinwa tests Seia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seia scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
A little jabbing left from Seia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but Seia checks it.
A good leg kick by Seia.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makinwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Seia, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia blocks a jab.
Makinwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Seia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makinwa wants to slow Seia down by chopping away at his legs.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makinwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Makinwa lands a nice hook to Seia's body. Seia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makinwa.
Makinwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makinwa throws a head kick but Seia moves out of range.
Makinwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Good leg kick by Makinwa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ugor Makinwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia works over Makinwa's head and body with a nice combination.
Makinwa 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.
Makinwa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makinwa scrambles back to his feet.
Makinwa is rocked!
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!
Makinwa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Makinwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seia throws a shot to the body.
Makinwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Seia tries to clinch but Makinwa is having none of it.
A jab from Seia misses.
A jab from Makinwa finds it's way through Seia's defenses.
Makinwa misses with a right hand
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Makinwa's shoulder, as Makinwa tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Seia.
Seia avoids a kick to the body.
Seia throws a big counter head kick but Makinwa avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makinwa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Seia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makinwa misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seia! But no joy.
Makinwa throws the left hand but Seia avoids the punch easily.
Makinwa swings widly with a right hand
and Seia counters with a left to the body.
Seia connects with a body shot that sends Makinwa's belly button to the back.
Makinwa works Seia's body with a nice hook.
Makinwa throws an off balance right hand
and Seia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Seia sizes up Makinwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makinwa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kelemi Seia has been cut.
Seia lands a nice shot that snaps Makinwa's head back.
Makinwa misses with a leg kick
and Seia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makinwa lands a leg kick that knocks Seia off balance momentarily.
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
Seia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seia dodges the punch combination from Makinwa.
Seia wants to clinch up but Makinwa keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelemi Seia.
Well Seia 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelemi Seia!
Kelemi Seia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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