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CEC 427 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitzsimmons's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons gets full guard.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson pulls Fitzsimmons in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Fitzsimmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Anderson.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Fitzsimmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Anderson slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons motions for Anderson to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzsimmons 's knee.
Fitzsimmons cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Anderson gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzsimmons, which made it look bad.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Fitzsimmons works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Anderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Anderson moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Fitzsimmons gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzsimmons pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzsimmons. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Fitzsimmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fitzsimmons to regain full guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson works over Fitzsimmons with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
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144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Honza Kucera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Middleton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera looking to score a takedown here. Middleton is defending well but Kucera drives through and ends up in Middleton's guard.
Middleton keeping full guard, as Kucera tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Middleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Middleton keeping full guard, as Kucera tries to pass.
Kucera trying to move into half guard but instead Middleton has managed to sweep!
Middleton content to stall in guard here.
Middleton looking to pass the guard.
Middleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kucera trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucera is keeping the position for now.
Middleton content to stall in guard here.
Kucera working a defensive guard here.
Kucera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kucera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kucera working for a triangle but Middleton defends it easily.
Kucera looking to control.
Middleton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kucera's guard.
Kucera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Middleton is stalling in the full guard.
Middleton is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Middleton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kucera. That did some damage!
Middleton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Middleton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucera's hands.
Middleton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kucera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Middleton won't be happy with that.
Kucera trying to control the action but Middleton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Middleton manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucera trying to pass the guard but Middleton defending well.
Kucera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Middleton sees it coming and defends easily.
Kucera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kucera trying to pass the guard but Middleton defending well.
Middleton gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Middleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kucera is one step ahead there.
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 Honza Kucera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kucera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Middleton swivels and escapes.
Josh Middleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Middleton connects with a crisp jab.
Kucera lands a head kick. Middleton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Middleton misses with a body shot.
Kucera dives in and scores a takedown into Middleton's guard.
Middleton looking to control.
Kucera trying to control but Middleton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middleton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Middleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Middleton, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton is still trying to improve position.
Middleton keeping moving, preventing Kucera from controlling successfully.
Kucera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Middleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kucera is pushing down on Middleton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Middleton is fighting to maintain full guard but Kucera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kucera prevents Middleton from improving his position.
Kucera trying to mount his opponent but Middleton defends it.
We've been hearing that Kucera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kucera passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Middleton has worked his arm free - good work by Middleton!
Kucera advances nicely into full mount.
Middleton wants to hold on but Kucera pushes him away.
Middleton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kucera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kucera fails to advance to Middleton's back.
Kucera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Middleton turns into him and now he's in Kucera's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Middleton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kucera has locked up a guillotine! Kucera's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Middleton is holding on here and Kucera must be using up a lot of energy. Middleton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kucera gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Honza Kucera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Hunt has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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138 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 5, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to counter with a clinch but Rain shakes him off and moves away.
Rain blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Rain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
A jab from Rain misses.
Rain takes one to the side of the head.
Rain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain misses the jab.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by Rain and move into the clinch position.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Rain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt lands a head kick. Rain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Rain is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Titan Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Rain moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Rain throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
and Rain counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Rain clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt cracks Rain with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt stalling.
Rain pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rain.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Hunt scores with a head kick.
It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
Rain tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Rain.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Rain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Rain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rain 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.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain misses the jab.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt is rocked!
Microscopic Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain throws a nice head kick!
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?
Rain looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rain backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hunt's temple! It sends Hunt violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rain celebrates and the doctors try to help Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Titan Rain!
Titan Rain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clam Digger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Body Rott. Alton Newcastle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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152 lbs
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28
148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam Digger tries to land a front kick but Newcastle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newcastle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clam Digger - the referee stops the clock and Newcastle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clam Digger. Newcastle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clam Digger throws a solid leg kick but Newcastle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clam Digger.
Newcastle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clam Digger prevents Newcastle from improving position.
Newcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clam Digger is looking to reverse the position.
Newcastle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clam Digger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Clam Digger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Newcastle trying to control the position but Clam Digger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger stops Newcastle from passing to mount.
Clam Digger is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle tries for a kimura but Clam Digger is defending well.
Newcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clam Digger keeps working.
Newcastle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Newcastle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newcastle working away.
Clam Digger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Clam Digger blocks the move with his legs.
Clam Digger is looking for a sweep.
Clam Digger is trying to control Newcastle's posture but Newcastle avoids it.
Newcastle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clam Digger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newcastle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clam Digger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Clam Digger blocks the move with his legs.
Clam Digger can't do much from the bottom here.
Newcastle advances nicely into full mount.
Clam Digger wants to hold on but Newcastle pushes him away.
Clam Digger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Newcastle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clam Digger is now in Newcastle's guard. A big mistake from Newcastle there, giving up the dominant position!
Clam Digger trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newcastle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newcastle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clam Digger is one step ahead there.
Clam Digger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newcastle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clam Digger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clam Digger scores with a jab.
Newcastle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clam Digger takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle throws out a counter right but Clam Digger avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Clam Digger.
Newcastle shoots and misses
and Clam Digger counters with a three punch combo that has Newcastle backing up. Newcastle nods at Clam Digger to acknowledge the strikes.
Newcastle dives in and grabs Clam Digger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clam Digger pushes down on Newcastle's head and hops out.
A bone on bone clash there as Newcastle blocks the leg kick.
Clam Digger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newcastle. That did some damage!
Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle tries a quick counter leg kick but Clam Digger is wise to it.
Newcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clam Digger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger thumps Newcastle with a low kick.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Newcastle if he has to take too many more of those.
Clam Digger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newcastle needs to keep his hands up - Clam Digger had a free shot at his head there.
Newcastle lands with a shot to the body.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but Newcastle avoids it.
Newcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clam Digger can pounce on him.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clam Digger punishes Newcastle's body with a nice straight punch.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Newcastle checks it.
Newcastle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newcastle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clam Digger thuds a left hand into Newcastle's body.
Clam Digger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Clam Digger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clam Digger.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clam Digger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clam Digger looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Clam Digger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newcastle.
Clam Digger lands with a hook. Newcastle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newcastle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clam Digger. That one must have hurt.
Clam Digger scores with a kick to the body.
Clam Digger is looking to wear down Newcastle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger scoring well with a low kick there.
Clam Digger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clam Digger misses with the body kick
and Newcastle counters with a nice body shot.
Newcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger cracks the inside of Newcastle's front leg.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away.
Newcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a solid body kick.
Clam Digger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newcastle.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick which misses Newcastle's front leg but catches the back leg as Newcastle tries to avoid it.
Newcastle scores with a body shot.
Clam Digger scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger sizes up Newcastle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
It looked like Clam Digger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newcastle throws a poor cross that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newcastle swings for the body but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Terrance Clam Digger is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick
and Newcastle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newcastle throws a head kick but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Clam Digger misses with a body kick.
Clam Digger takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Clam Digger. That snapped Newcastle's head back.
Good leg kick by Clam Digger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clam Digger avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Newcastle cracks Clam Digger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clam Digger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Clam Digger throwing a counter right hand but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Clam Digger thuds his shin into the meat of Newcastle's side.
Clam Digger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newcastle is able to avoid easily.
Newcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clam Digger scoring well with a low kick there.
Clam Digger throws a right and a left that Newcastle avoids nicely.
Clam Digger misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger misses with a leg kick
and Newcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clam Digger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Newcastle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Newcastle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle swings for the body but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Newcastle slips a jab from Clam Digger.
Newcastle takes one to the side of the head.
Clam Digger clinches with his opponent.
Newcastle digs a right hand into Clam Digger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clam Digger's gas tank.
Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clam Digger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newcastle lands a body shot.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle thuds his right hand into Clam Digger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clam Digger misses with a kick to the body
and Newcastle counters with a stiff right hand.
Clam Digger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clam Digger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger stuffs the takedown.
Clam Digger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newcastle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newcastle shoots in and gets a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
Alton Newcastle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle cracks Clam Digger with a solid left hand.
Newcastle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clam Digger dives on top into guard.
Clam Digger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clam Digger passes Newcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newcastle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newcastle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newcastle.
Clam Digger preventing the sweep.
Clam Digger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clam Digger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newcastle is trying to keep Clam Digger in close.
Clam Digger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clam Digger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newcastle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clam Digger has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clam Digger off and has taken his back!
Newcastle looking for the RNC.
Clam Digger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newcastle gets his way!
Clam Digger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clam Digger is trying to control but can't.
Newcastle tries to pass to full mount but Clam Digger defends it.
Newcastle wants to work for an arm triangle but Clam Digger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clam Digger wants to get back to full guard.
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 Terrance Clam Digger.
I think Clam Digger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbery comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arni Jarnkarl was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
145 lbs
22 - 9 - 2 |
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34
149 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjen Franck Robbery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Robbery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robbery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Jarnkarl.
Robbery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick but Robbery moves out of range.
Jarnkarl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarnkarl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarnkarl throws a nice looking combination but Robbery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robbery stuns Jarnkarl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robbery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick but Robbery moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Robbery misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jarnkarl! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarnkarl misses the target.
Robbery staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbery tries to bum rush Jarnkarl with a series of wild strikes but Jarnkarl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl punishes Robbery's body with a nice straight punch.
Robbery misses with a body shot.
Jarnkarl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jarnkarl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Robbery!
Robbery takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
Jarnkarl raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Robbery lands a front kick.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Robbery moves out of range.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Robbery.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbery throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbery fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbery.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbery wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
Jarnkarl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbery takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Robbery blocks it.
Jarnkarl thumps Robbery with a low kick.
Robbery cracks a nice hook into Jarnkarl's ribs.
Robbery tries to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl moves his leg out of the way.
Jarnkarl thumps Robbery with a low kick.
Jarnkarl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick that misses.
Robbery lands with a cross.
Robbery blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Robbery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick.
Robbery swings for the body but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
Jarnkarl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to Robbery's midsection.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Robbery avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl looks to land a right hand but Robbery moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robbery or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarnkarl, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl wants to land a leg kick but Robbery is out of range.
Jarnkarl throws a big shot that misses.
Jarnkarl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robbery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Robbery.
Robbery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jarnkarl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarnkarl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries to land a front kick but Robbery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robbery lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jarnkarl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robberys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robbery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbery scores with a takedown into Jarnkarl's guard.
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!
Robbery trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbery stopping the sweep attempt from Jarnkarl.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarnkarl keeping moving, preventing Robbery from controlling successfully.
Robbery is really struggling to control Jarnkarl but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robbery throws an elbow that misses. Jarnkarl uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robbery's guard. Nice move by Jarnkarl!
Jarnkarl looking to pass the guard.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Robbery keeps moving.
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 Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
That's time! Robbery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robbery slips under a jab.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbery throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robbery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to Robbery's midsection.
Robbery throws a wild body kick that Jarnkarl sees coming a mile off.
Robbery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarnkarl lands with a kick to the temple. Robbery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Robbery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jarnkarl!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbery connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jarnkarl some visible discomfort.
Robbery wants to control but Jarnkarl is keeping him busy.
Jarnkarl is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl sneaks back into half guard.
Jarnkarl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robbery wants to pass the guard but Jarnkarl is defending well.
Robbery uses his free foot to push down on Jarnkarl's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Robbery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarnkarl sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbery looking for subs off his back but Jarnkarl has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jarnkarl thows a huge punch but Robbery dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jarnkarl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robbery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robbery moves into full guard.
Jarnkarl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robbery keeping moving, preventing Jarnkarl from controlling successfully.
Robbery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl works over Robbery with some ground and pound from guard.
Jarnkarl forces his way into half guard.
Robbery is trying to get back to full guard.
Robbery wants to get back to full guard but Jarnkarl has mounted him!
Robbery is in a horrible position here. Jarnkarl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarnkarl scoring with strikes but Robbery is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robbery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarnkarl can pounce on him.
Robbery throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Some wild striking there from Jarnkarl.
Robbery feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robbery avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
Robbery throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robbery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robbery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarnkarl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robbery, right into the meat.
Jarnkarl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbery at a distance.
Jarnkarl moves out of range of the body kick.
Jarnkarl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Robbery avoids it easily.
Robbery is looking to wear down Jarnkarl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robbery throws a solid leg kick but Jarnkarl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robbery.
Jarnkarl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbery slips a straight right by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbery was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
Robbery avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Robbery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarnkarl throws out the jab.
Jarnkarl 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.
Jarnkarl thuds a left hand into Robbery's body.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jarnkarl just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarnkarl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarnkarl.
A thudding body kick lands there by Robbery!
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbery checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarnkarl 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.
Robbery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robbery shoots for a takedown but Jarnkarl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Robbery blocks it.
Robbery checks a low kick from Jarnkarl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jarnkarl.
A swing and a miss from Robbery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarnkarl punishes Robbery's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarnkarl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robbery.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarnkarl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarnkarl. That's going to slow Robbery down.
Jarnkarl tries a low kick but Robbery avoids it.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Robbery off balance momentarily.
Robbery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robbery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robbery connects with a crisp jab.
Robbery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jarnkarl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robbery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robbery throws the kick towards the body but Jarnkarl avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbery throws a low kick but Jarnkarl avoids it.
A jab from Jarnkarl misses.
Robbery tries to counter with a takedown but Jarnkarl is quick to defend against it.
Robbery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robbery tries for a takedown but Jarnkarl circles away easily
and Jarnkarl counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robbery. That's going to slow Jarnkarl down.
Robbery is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Jarnkarl.
Robbery lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarnkarl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robbery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jarnkarl scrambles back to his feet.
Robbery connects with a nice looking jab.
Robbery is looking to chop away at Jarnkarl's legs.
Jarnkarl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robbery doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarnkarl misses with a lunging right hand
and Robbery counters with an outside leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbery catches Jarnkarl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarnkarl's waist but Jarnkarl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robbery off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Franck Robbery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarnkarl misses with a straight right.
Robbery throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to the head.
Jarnkarl throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbery.
Robbery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jarnkarl was covering up waiting for the punch and Robbery finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robbery wants to control from the top but Jarnkarl keeps moving.
Jarnkarl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robbery manages to get himself to full guard.
Robbery controls Jarnkarl momentarily but Jarnkarl frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Jarnkarl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarnkarl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
After winning the bout, Arni Jarnkarl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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32
190 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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33
186 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin forces Anastasio back against the cage and clinches.
Anastasio blocking some punches.
Gustin can't find room to land a body shot as Anastasio controls the action.
A short right from Anastasio on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anastasio.
Gustin prevents a body shot from Anastasio.
Gustin wants to break free but Anastasio has control.
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anastasio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Gustin misses
and Anastasio counters with an outside leg kick.
Anastasio feints and then cracks Gustin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustin down.
Anastasio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anastasio connects with a body shot.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Anastasio.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Anastasio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasio throws a body punch but Gustin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin misses with a looping left.
Anastasio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustin has time to react.
Gustin fails to land with a series of punches.
Anastasio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustin blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Anastasio blocks a head kick by Gustin.
Gustin slips under a jab.
Gustin scores with a body shot.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses
and Anastasio counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Gustin! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Anastasio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Anastasio!
Anthony Anastasio 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch but Chernov is having none of it.
Chernov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown throws a low kick but Chernov moves out of range easily.
Chernov throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Brown 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.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chernov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown tries to clinch
enabling Chernov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chernov throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernov.
Chernov is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to slow Chernov down with leg kicks.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown throws a low kick but Chernov moves out of range easily.
Chernov avoids the head kick by Brown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Chernov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chernov throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chernov avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernov blocks the elbow strike.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chernov avoids it.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Chernov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chernov avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Chernov is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Chernov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chernov moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown tries to clinch up but Chernov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Chernov lands with a cross.
Chernov checks a low kick from Brown.
Chernov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chernov throws a shot to the body.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Chernov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Chernov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Chernov as he checks the leg kick.
Chernov defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Chernov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a body kick.
That kick from Brown tenderised Chernov's leg. Chernov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Chernov blocks the low kick.
Chernov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Chernov misses the jab.
Jim Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to work over Chernov's front leg with a kick but Chernov checks it.
Brown throws a head kick but Chernov moves out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernov misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Chernov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chernov checks a leg kick nicely.
Sergey Chernov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chernov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Chernov blocks a head kick by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernov misses the target.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Chernov tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Chernov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a front kick that sends Chernov stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Chernov.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Chernov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernov keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Chernov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown motions for Chernov to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chernov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chernov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A bone on bone clash there as Chernov blocks the leg kick.
Chernov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernov throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Chernov's knee but Chernov avoids it well.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brown throws a head kick but Chernov moves out of range.
Chernov misses with a looping left.
Chernov misses with a wild combination.
Chernov avoids the head kick by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Chernov.
Brown takes a swing at Chernov's ribcage but misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernov misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernov.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Chernov throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernov.
Chernov scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown cracks the inside of Chernov's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernov.
A shot to the liver by Chernov. Beautiful body shot.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Chernov moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a head kick that Chernov semi-blocks.
Chernov is rocked!
A low kick from Chernov misses
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Oh Chernov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Brown backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chernov's temple! It sends Chernov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Brown celebrates and the doctors try to help Chernov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jim Brown!
A victorious Jim Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
177 lbs
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32
184 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Hoffman tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoffman moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado tests Hoffman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoffman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman throws a shot to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoffman throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado throws a jab when Hoffman was well out of range.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoffman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machado to stand back up!
Machado is rocked!
Hoffman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado checks a low kick from Hoffman.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoffman cracks Machado's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Machado slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hoffman can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Forever Angel. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munalukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Munalukko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murkula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murkula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murkula 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.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut.
Murkula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munalukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Murkula.
It looked like Murkula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Murkula's leg. Murkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murkula moves away.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munalukko misses with a left hand
and Murkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murkula misses with the combination.
Murkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula missing with a left hand there. Munalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munalukko loads up on a big right hand but Murkula slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munalukko.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
Munalukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murkula with a body shot.
Make Munalukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munalukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Munalukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murkula's corner calls for a 1-2. Murkula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murkula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munalukko.
Munalukko moves into the clinch successfully.
Murkula can't get the takedown.
Murkula is looking to break free of the clinch but Munalukko has double underhooks.
Munalukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula throws a head punch that misses.
Murkula tries to break the clinch but Munalukko is controlling the position.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murkula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munalukko slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Murkula.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Murkula avoids it.
Murkula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munalukko sprawls and moves away.
Munalukko 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.
Murkula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Munalukko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murkula.
A telegraphed right hand from Munalukko misses the target.
Murkula blocks a low kick nicely.
Murkula appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko thows a leg kick but Murkula checks it
and Murkula counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Munalukko is looking to chop away at Murkula's legs.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Murkula's leg. Murkula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murkula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munalukko's head backwards.
Good work by Murkula as he checks the leg kick.
Munalukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Murkula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munalukko lands a jab to the head.
Munalukko wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Murkula takes one to the chin there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murkula crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munalukko - the referee stops the clock and Murkula gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munalukko. Murkula manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murkula moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko lands with a good body shot.
Munalukko looks to land a combination but Murkula avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munalukko.
Murkula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko tries to counter with a clinch but Murkula shakes him off and moves away.
Munalukko throws a big shot that misses.
Munalukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murkula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munalukko on the side of the head.
Murkula looks to land a right hand but Munalukko moved out of range.
Munalukko thinks about the counter body kick.
Munalukko scores with the left hand. Murkula knows he should have avoided that one.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munalukko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murkula is looking to take a break and control but Munalukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murkula is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Munalukko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murkula throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko tries a quick counter leg kick but Murkula is wise to it.
Munalukko slips a jab from Murkula.
Munalukko moves out of range as Murkula strikes.
Murkula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munalukko tries to avoid it but Murkula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munalukko to the ground. Munalukko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murkula thumps Munalukko with a low kick.
A jab from Murkula misses.
Munalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murkula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula throws out a loose jab but Munalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munalukko lands a right hook to the body.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Munalukko.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
It looked like Murkula was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Munalukko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munalukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murkula to score with a decent uppercut.
Taisto Murkula is winning the standup battle so far.
Munalukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Munalukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Munalukko throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Munalukko wants to land a leg kick but Murkula is out of range.
Munalukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Murkula misses the target.
Murkula lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murkula.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murkula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murkula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munalukko.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munalukko is able to avoid easily.
Murkula keeps Munalukko at a distance using the push kick.
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick from Munalukko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murkula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munalukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murkula.
Murkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Munalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murkula attempts a counter takedown but Munalukko avoids it well and moves away.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
Murkula avoids a kick to the body.
Munalukko lands a front kick.
Munalukko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murkula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Munalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murkula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Murkula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murkula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munalukko defends it nicely.
Munalukko throws a solid leg kick but Murkula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munalukko.
Murkula cracks a nice hook into Munalukko's ribs.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murkula moves away.
Murkula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munalukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
Munalukko scores with a jab.
Munalukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munalukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munalukko throws a wild body kick that Murkula sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Munalukko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula gets a double leg takedown into Munalukko's guard.
Munalukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murkula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munalukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murkula defends well.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Munalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Murkula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munalukko doesn't seem phased though.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Murkula.
Munalukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Munalukko.
Murkula swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
Munalukko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murkula throws a hook to the side of Munalukko's head but Munalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko blocks a jab.
Murkula looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murkula being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munalukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murkula.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Murkula advances position into side control!
Murkula tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munalukko's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munalukko gets back to half guard.
Munalukko is staying active underneath Murkula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munalukko has his hands clasped together around Murkula's back. He's all about the action.
Murkula trying to control from half guard but Munalukko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko manages to get to full guard.
Murkula throwing strikes but missing.
Munalukko trying to keep a closed guard but Murkula is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab lands there for Murkula.
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munalukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murkula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munalukko just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Murkula misses.
Munalukko walks into a stiff left hand from Murkula.
Munalukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murkula lands a nice hook to Munalukko's body. Munalukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Munalukko.
Murkula throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munalukko misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Munalukko blocks the low kick.
Munalukko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murkula.
Munalukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkula throws out the jab.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Munalukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murkula tries to score with a low kick but Munalukko moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Munalukko.
Munalukko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munalukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Murkula catches Munalukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murkula's sensitive parts.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Munalukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munalukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Murkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munalukko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murkula with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
Munalukko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murkula blocks it well.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munalukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murkula under the eye.
Munalukko wants to slow Murkula down by chopping away at his legs.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Munalukko misses the target.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula checks it.
Murkula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murkula to score with a decent uppercut.
Munalukko misses with a body kick.
Murkula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munalukko blocks a leg kick.
Murkula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munalukko tries to clinch up.
Murkula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munalukko is out of range and Murkula settles back down.
Munalukko throws out a counter right but Murkula avoids it with no problem.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munalukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Munalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munalukko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murkula takes a step back to recover.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Murkula misses with a body kick.
Munalukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkula.
Murkula takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Murkula tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Munalukko off the cage and back into range.
Murkula misses with a low kick as Munalukko jumps back.
Munalukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munalukko 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 Murkula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murkula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murkula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munalukko misses with a leg kick.
Murkula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munalukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murkula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munalukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula cracks Munalukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula cracks Munalukko with an open hand slap.
Munalukko throws a front kick aimed at Murkula's knee but Murkula avoids it well.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Munalukko is just out of range.
Munalukko throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Murkula checks it.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Murkula scores with a four punch combination!
Murkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko throws a lazy body kick
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Munalukko enables Murkula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Munalukko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munalukko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Murkula.
Murkula connects with a body shot.
Munalukko cracks Murkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munalukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Munalukko misses.
Donk. Murkula catches Munalukko right on the button with a cross.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula throws out a leg kick but Munalukko moves out of range and Murkula only half commits.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Murkula connects with a single shot there.
Murkula checks a low kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Murkula moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Make Munalukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munalukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Murkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murkula scores with a sloppy right hand. Munalukko should have avoided that one.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Murkula.
Munalukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murkula is out of range and Munalukko settles back down.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Murkula misses with a two punch combination.
Munalukko lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula throws an off balance right hand
and Munalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Murkula throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Munalukko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murkula throws an overhand right that lands on Munalukko's shoulder, as Munalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Munalukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munalukko punishes Murkula's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munalukko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Munalukko keeps moving.
Murkula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munalukko keeps working.
Munalukko is trying to control Murkula's posture but Murkula avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisto Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munalukko manages to get back to half guard.
Murkula not doing much here.
Munalukko is positioning himself well to prevent Murkula advancing to mount.
Murkula trying to control from Munalukko's half guard. Munalukko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munalukko keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munalukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murkula.
A counter left hand to the body from Murkula misses its target.
Murkula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula misses with a double jab.
Munalukko tries to work over Murkula's front leg with a kick but Murkula checks it.
Murkula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Munalukko checks it.
Murkula misses with a two punch combination.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Murkula moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko connects with a jab.
Munalukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munalukko catches Murkula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murkula thows a leg kick but Munalukko checks it
and Munalukko counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Murkula saw that one coming.
Murkula is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munalukko scores with a leg kick.
Murkula swings widly with a right hand
and Munalukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murkula misses with a straight left.
Munalukko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murkula with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Make Munalukko.
I think Munalukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Make Munalukko!
Make Munalukko is the new middleweight champion!
Make Munalukko 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara connects with a jab.
Connemara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara throws a jab but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick.
Tallon feints a counter leg kick.
Connemara swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Connemara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tallon under the eye.
Tallon slips under a jab from Connemara.
Tallon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Connemara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connemara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tallon.
Tallon throws a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Connemara is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon moves out of range as Connemara strikes.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Connemara's leg. Connemara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tallon takes a step back to recover.
Connemara lands a leg kick that knocks Tallon off balance momentarily.
Connemara loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Connemara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connemara lands with a cross.
Connemara tests Tallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Tallon's leg. Tallon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tallon has Connemara up against the cage in a clinch.
Connemara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Tallon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Connemara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connemara dips to his left and cracks Tallon with an uppercut!
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Connemara takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Connemara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tallon throws a leg kick which misses Connemara's front leg but catches the back leg as Connemara tries to avoid it.
Connemara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Connemara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tallon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Connemara's knee momentarily.
Connemara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connemara throws a head kick but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Connemara misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Tallon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tallon checks a leg kick.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Tallon's legs.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Connemara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tallon counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara misses with an uppercut.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Connemara's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Connemara.
Tallon scores with a push kick.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara backing away here, and Tallon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Connemara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connemara rather than just go for the knockout.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Connemara counter with a right hand.
Connemara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon delivers a nice body kick.
Tallon throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Tallon misses with an uppercut
and Connemara counters with a body kick.
Connemara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tallon will feel that in the morning.
Connemara misses with the body kick
and Tallon counters with a body kick that stops Connemara in his tracks momentarily.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Tallon scores with a body shot.
Connemara checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara misses with a shot to the body
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Connemara counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Tallon with a hook.
Connemara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Connemara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connemara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tallon can do to turn this around?
Tallon avoids a kick to the body.
Tallon looks to throw a body kick
and Connemara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon pushes Connemara away with a front kick.
Connemara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body
and Tallon counters with a solid body kick.
Connemara throws a push kick but Tallon slaps the foot to one side.
Connemara backing away here, and Tallon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab.
Tallon throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara dips to his left and cracks Tallon with an uppercut!
Tallon feints and then cracks Connemara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connemara down.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tallon motions for Connemara to come forward. Tallon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Connemara lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Tallon down.
Connemara lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Connemara cracks Tallon with a good jab.
Tallon tries to move into range but Connemara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallon works the jab nicely.
Tallon scores with a leg kick.
Tallon darts in and clinches Connemara up against the cage.
Connemara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Connemara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Connemara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tallon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon is working Connemara over against the cage.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connemara lands a body shot.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Connemara controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connemara has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Connemara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good body shot from Connemara.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon tries to work over Connemara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara lands a front kick.
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
Connemara cracks Tallon with an open hand slap.
Tallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connemara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon counters with a body kick.
Tallon scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon clinches up with Connemara and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
Connemara blocks an uppercut.
Tallon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Connemara has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Tallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connemara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connemara has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Sean Tallon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon digs a right hand into Connemara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Connemara's gas tank.
Connemara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Connemara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Connemara manages to break the clinch.
Connemara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connemara tries to score with a low kick but Tallon moves his leg out of the way.
Connemara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara staying out of range there.
Connemara jabs Tallon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon tries to move into range but Connemara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
And Tallon responds with a good body kick, but Connemara manages to step out the way in time.
Connemara's corner calls for a 1-2. Connemara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Connemara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connemara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connemara misses with a straight right.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Connemara connects with a single shot there.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Tallon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tallon counters with a good low kick that Connemara was not able to check.
Connemara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connemara throws the kick towards the body but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connemara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connemara misses with a shot to the body
and Tallon counters with a body kick.
Connemara misses with a low kick as Tallon jumps back.
Tallon cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Connemara misses with an uppercut. Tallon saw that one coming.
Connemara throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connemara.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Tallon scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tallon checks a leg kick.
Connemara gets tackled into the cage by Tallon. Tallon maintains the clinch.
Connemara stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connemara blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
Connemara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallon.
Connemara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Connemara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connemara.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connemara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connemara misses with some punches.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
Connemara misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tallon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tallon throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
Connemara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Connemara saw that one coming.
Tallon cracks the inside of Connemara's front leg.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body
and Tallon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tallon misses with a body punch
and Connemara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tallon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tallon needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Connemara moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tallon takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara lands the left hand.
Tallon dips to his left and cracks Connemara with an uppercut!
Tallon moves out of range as Connemara strikes.
Good work by Connemara as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon jabs Connemara right on the nose. Connemara blinks but takes it well.
Connemara keeps the fight on the outside.
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
It seemed like Tallon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tallon avoids the head kick by Connemara.
Tallon defending well as Connemara loads up on a big left hand.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Tallon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Connemara misses.
Connemara tried to score with a low kick but Tallon checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Connemara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connemara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara blocks a low kick nicely.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tallon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Tallon sees coming a mile off.
Tallon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connemara.
Tallon digs a good hook to Connemara's body.
Connemara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tallon tried to score with a low kick but Connemara checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connemara doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon walks into a jab.
Connemara misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Connemara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connemara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Connemara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon with a jab.
A cross from Connemara lands.
Connemara throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Connemara thows a body kick. Tallon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tallon finds it's way through Connemara's defenses.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connemara at a distance.
Tallon throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara lands a high kick!
Connemara misses with a double jab
and Tallon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connemara is looking to score with low kicks.
Tallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Connemara sees coming a mile off.
Connemara is looking to counter punch.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
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 Jameson Connemara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tallon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tallon wants to slow Connemara down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Connemara takes one to the chin there.
Connemara scores with a body shot.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Connemara misses.
Tallon tries to counter with a clinch but Connemara shakes him off and moves away.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara sets himself, and Tallon steps forward looking for the clinch! Connemara avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tallon. That did some damage!
Connemara throws a lazy uppercut
and Tallon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Tallon throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Tallon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connemara.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tallon throws out a counter right but Connemara avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara sets himself, and Tallon steps forward looking for the clinch! Connemara avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Connemara misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Tallon. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Tallon settles back down.
A shot to the body from Tallon misses
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connemara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connemara sets himself, and Tallon steps forward looking for the clinch! Connemara avoids it this time.
Sean Tallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connemara scores with a decent looking hook.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tallon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Connemara does no damage.
Tallon 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.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connemara, right into the meat.
Connemara throws a sloppy head kick and Tallon moves out of range easily.
Connemara tests Tallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Connemara thuds his shin into the meat of Tallon's side.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara cracks Tallon with a good jab.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tallon tries to counter with a clinch but Connemara shakes him off and moves away.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connemara takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Tallon.
Connemara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tallon thows a leg kick but Connemara checks it
and Connemara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Connemara is looking to slow Tallon down with leg kicks.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Connemara checks a leg kick.
Connemara throws a sloppy head kick and Tallon moves out of range easily.
Connemara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tallon under the eye.
Connemara with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara slips under a jab from Tallon.
Connemara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tallon digs a good hook to Connemara's body.
Connemara throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Connemara is looking to slow Tallon down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connemara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara retains his featherweight title!
Jameson Connemara 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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