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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Shamrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andokuhle Congo's chin.
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock lands a high kick!
No joy there for Congo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Congo throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Congo's front leg but catches the back leg as Congo tries to avoid it.
Congo takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Congo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Congo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Johnny Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Congo lands.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Congo lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Congo, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Congo blocking some punches.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Congo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andokuhle Congo.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Congo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Congo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Congo wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Congo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamrock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamrock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamrock!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Congo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Congo dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Congo's head and hops out.
Congo misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Congo down.
Congo tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Congo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shamrock.
Congo has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andokuhle Congo.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks Congo with a good jab.
Shamrock scores with a spinning back kick!
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Congo.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
Shamrock is looking to slow Congo down with leg kicks.
Congo throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Congo tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Congo manages to avoid the attempt.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
As Congo tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Congo manages to avoid the attempt.
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock keeps control of Congo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock is working Congo over against the cage.
Congo pulls guard successfully.
Congo looking for subs off his back but Shamrock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shamrock decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Congo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Congo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Congo manages to circle out of the way.
Congo tries for a takedown but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Congo scores with a decent looking hook.
Congo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock counters with a body kick.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Congo 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.
Johnny Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Congo fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Shamrock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andokuhle Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Congo under the eye.
Congo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Congo and move into the clinch.
Congo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Congo's head.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Congo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Congo.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andokuhle Congo.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo.
Congo misses with a body shot
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Congo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andokuhle Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
A shot to the body from Congo misses
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Congo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Congo can do to turn this around?
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Congo is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo is rocked!
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Shamrock!
Johnny Shamrock looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Take that you lanky, pony-tailed buffoon!'.
Andokuhle Congo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neptune Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by Simian Mobile Disco - Sacrifice. Neptune Loveladdy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neptune Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reijonen misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy rushes Reijonen and presses him up against the cage.
Reijonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Loveladdy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loveladdy's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Reijonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Loveladdy.
Reijonen lands with a right to the head.
Loveladdy working aggressively here.
Reijonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Loveladdy.
Reijonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveladdy controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Reijonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveladdy controls his hands.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Reijonen lands with a light punch inside.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Loveladdy controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Loveladdy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loveladdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Loveladdy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reijonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reijonen! Loveladdy is out on his feet! Reijonen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Loveladdy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Loveladdy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skreba Reijonen!
A victorious Skreba Reijonen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Olin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanma has chosen Sadie - Burst Zero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Olin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanma lands a big head kick that sends Olin tumbling to the mat! Hanma takes a step backwards and waves Olin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Olin is rocked!
It looks like Jack Olin has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanma.
Oh Olin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma throws a sloppy head kick
and Olin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Olin slips an elbow through the middle.
Olin preventing the sweep.
Olin cracks Hanma with a solid left hand.
Hanma controlling the position.
Olin throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
Olin seems to have got his legs back now.
Olin throws a big right hand that misses.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
Olin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanma holds on and takes a little breather.
Olin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Olin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Olin postures up.
Olin throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
Olin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Olin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olin is one step ahead there.
Olin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hanma is pulling down on Olin's head. It's preventing any offense from Olin, at least for the moment.
Olin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hanma stays in close to Olin's body and controls the position.
Olin is pulling down on Hanma's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanma, at least for the moment.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma pushes down on Olin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Olin trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Olin's thigh. Olin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Olin keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Olin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Olin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Olin is keeping the position.
Olin looking for a sweep. Not yet Olin, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olin keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Olin is pulling down on Hanma's head to control his posture.
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 combination from Hanma does no damage.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Olin avoids them all with ease.
Olin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat.
Hanma throws a sloppy head kick
and Olin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Olin crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olin working away.
Olin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Olin crashes against the mat.
Olin cracks Hanma with a big right hand but Hanma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Olin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hanma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Olin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Olin working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma is rocked!
Olin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hanma looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Olin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Olin!
A relieved looking Jack Olin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunuwar has chosen Peace Sells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aatish Sunuwar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Mendez's chin.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunuwar slips under a jab from Mendez.
Mendez slips under a jab from Sunuwar.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sunuwar counters with a thumping low kick.
Sunuwar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aatish Sunuwar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunuwar throws a lazy head kick
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Sunuwar 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.
Sunuwar tries a low kick but Mendez avoids it.
Sunuwar lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunuwar moves away.
A big left from Mendez misses.
Sunuwar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sunuwar on the side of the head.
Sunuwar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunuwar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mendez slips under a jab from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sunuwar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mendez throwing a counter right hand but Sunuwar manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendez slips under a jab from Sunuwar.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Sunuwar.
We've been told by Mendez's head coaches at Boston MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sunuwar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sunuwar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez slips a straight right by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar with a jab.
A left lands for Sunuwar.
Good shot there by Mendez.
Mendez throws a right hand that misses
and Sunuwar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sunuwar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunuwar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez throws a combination that misses
and Sunuwar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Mendez blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sunuwar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sunuwar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sunuwar scores with a head kick.
Sunuwar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar slips a jab from Mendez.
Sunuwar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Sunuwar dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Mendez is rocked!
Sunuwar connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendez throws a jab when Sunuwar was well out of range.
Sunuwar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Sunuwar slips a jab from Mendez.
Sunuwar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunuwar throws a chopping leg kick but Mendez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendez scores with a jab.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Sunuwar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunuwar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunuwar missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sunuwar's head backwards.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Sunuwar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendez.
Sunuwar connects with the punch.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Sunuwar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Sunuwar saw that one coming.
Sunuwar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mendez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunuwar.
Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Sunuwar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sunuwar throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Sunuwar throws out a powerful jab.
George Mendez's cut is getting worse.
Sunuwar digs a good body shot into Mendez's ribs.
Mendez throws a combination. Sunuwar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Sunuwar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendez's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunuwar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sunuwar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aatish Sunuwar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Mendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sunuwar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Sunuwar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Mendez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sunuwar cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
Sunuwar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sunuwar throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sunuwar.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Sunuwar scores with a nice right hand.
Sunuwar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunuwar slips under a jab from Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunuwar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sunuwar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mendez throws a jab when Sunuwar was well out of range.
Sunuwar throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
Mendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Sunuwar moves away and avoids it.
Sunuwar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar lands a big right hand that sends Mendez crashing to the mat! Sunuwar stays standing though and waves Mendez back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Mendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez glances at the clock... BAM! Sunuwar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mendez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mendez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatish Sunuwar!
Aatish Sunuwar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green's entrance music is Boom Boom. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Silent Bob enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been informed that Bob 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.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Bob tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice jab there from Green.
Bob throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green cracks the inside of Bob's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that Green has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a looping right.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green avoids the body shot from Bob.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bob thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green wants to sweep but Bob has passed to side control!
Bob lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Bob's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob in side control, throwing shots but Green defends.
Bob cracks Green with a big right hand but Green just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bob.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob preventing the sweep.
Green is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bob frees his head nicely. Oh but Green has switched to an armbar! Bob is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Green!
A relieved looking Paul Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis comes to the cage accompanied by Nique La Police. Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis checks a low kick from Larusso.
Saint Louis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Larusso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Saint Louis off balance momentarily.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Saint Louis sees coming a mile off.
Saint Louis blocks a jab.
Larusso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saint Louis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint Louis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larusso.
Larusso throws a push kick but Saint Louis slaps the foot to one side.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Larusso scores with a jab.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint Louis misses the target.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Larusso blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Saint Louis misses.
Larusso scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Saint Louis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saint Louis throws a front kick that sends Larusso stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a head kick but Larusso moves out of range.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso moves out of range of the body kick.
Larusso connects with the punch.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larusso misses with a looping right.
Larusso misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Louis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Larusso just manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larusso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Louis. That did some damage!
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Saint Louis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint Louis avoids the head kick by Larusso.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a body punch
and Larusso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saint Louis's knee momentarily.
Larusso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
Larusso misses with a looping right.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Larusso checks it.
Saint Louis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saint Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larusso is able to avoid easily.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Saint Louis counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Larusso looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint Louis, right into the meat.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Saint Louis off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Louis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Larusso's head.
Larusso lands a jab.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso throws a nice head kick!
Saint Louis keeps Larusso at a distance using the push kick.
Larusso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Saint Louis avoids the head kick by Larusso.
Larusso checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Larusso slips a jab from Saint Louis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Larusso avoids it.
Saint Louis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso throws a leg kick but Saint Louis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saint Louis moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Larusso misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Saint Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Larusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Saint Louis lands.
Larusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larusso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saint Louis tests Larusso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint Louis throws a wild body kick that Larusso sees coming a mile off.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the body.
Larusso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint Louis 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.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Saint Louis misses.
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 Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saint Louis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saint Louis.
Larusso steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saint Louis. That one must have hurt.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Larusso avoids it.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larusso misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso avoids a kick to the body.
Larusso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Louis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Saint Louis off balance momentarily.
Larusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saint Louis's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larusso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Larusso misses.
Jab, jab by Larusso - just one landing.
Larusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint Louis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saint Louis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saint Louis misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Larusso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint Louis looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saint Louis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larusso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saint Louis 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.
Martin Saint Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
Larusso misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Larusso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Larusso.
Saint Louis scores with a push kick.
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!
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint Louis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larusso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint Louis 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.
Larusso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larusso tries to work over Saint Louis's front leg with a kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Larusso throws a shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint Louis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Larusso connects with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Larusso finds it's way through Saint Louis's defenses.
Saint Louis blocks a leg kick.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Larusso throws a body punch but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Jab from Larusso.
Larusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint Louis has time to react.
Larusso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Larusso throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Louis's shoulder, as Saint Louis tries to avoid the shot.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Louis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Louis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saint Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larusso under the eye.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Larusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Louis.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis needs to keep his hands up - Larusso had a free shot at his head there.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Saint Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint Louis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Louis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint Louis is looking to land body kicks.
Saint Louis scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Saint Louis.
Larusso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Larusso throws a head kick but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso lands a jab to the nose.
Saint Louis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larusso throws a fast counter high kick but Saint Louis manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Larusso misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. Saint Louis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Larusso.
Saint Louis misses with a head kick.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Saint Louis is looking to score with low kicks.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis thuds a left hand into Larusso's body.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick which misses Larusso's front leg but catches the back leg as Larusso tries to avoid it.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Louis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saint Louis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis connects with the punch.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Larusso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis misses the jab.
Larusso fakes the leg kick and cracks Saint Louis in the body.
Larusso swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a good low kick that Larusso was not able to check.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.
Larusso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis cracks the inside of Larusso's front leg.
Larusso takes one to the chin there.
Larusso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larusso throws a head kick but Saint Louis moves out of range.
Saint Louis lands with a nice body punch.
Saint Louis lands a nice looking body kick.
Larusso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Louis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larusso looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Larusso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot.
Saint Louis looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Larusso checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Larusso down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso connects with a body shot.
Saint Louis looks for the body kick but Larusso saw that one coming.
Martin Saint Louis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands with a nice body kick.
Larusso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Larusso might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saint Louis has got the better of the exchanges.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Larusso misses with a hook
and Larusso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Larusso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint Louis dodges the punch combination from Larusso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saint Louis.
Larusso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saint Louis blocks a low kick nicely.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso is looking to chop away at Saint Louis's legs.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larusso doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Saint Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
Saint Louis checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint Louis, right into the meat.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larusso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larusso.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Larusso moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
Larusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Louis throws a big counter combination but Larusso scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larusso misses with a looping right.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Saint Louis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Larusso misses with an uppercut
and Saint Louis counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Saint Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Louis.
Larusso 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.
Daniel Larusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larusso is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Larusso throws a head kick that Saint Louis semi-blocks.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso avoids a kick to the body.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint Louis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
Post fight, an emotional Martin Saint Louis said 'Wanted to come out and bang tonight instead of point fighting. Bring em!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puch comes into the arena with Breathe blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puch scores with punches from side control.
Bonney holding on.
Bonney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Puch gets full guard.
Puch is looking for a triangle here but Bonney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch is trying to improve his position.
Puch struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Puch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonney gets caught napping as Puch dives in and scores a takedown. Bonney manages to retain guard.
Puch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Bonney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Bonney wants to stand and escape but Puch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Puch is fighting to break Bonney's control of his arms but Bonney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bonney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puch's elbow.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney digs a right hand into Puch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puch's gas tank.
Puch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Puch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney prevents Puch from breaking the clinch.
Puch throws a head punch that misses.
Puch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bonney.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Bonney lands with a left to the head.
Puch wants to stall.
Puch is pushing Bonney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Bonney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Puch.
Puch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Puch prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Puch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonney takes the fight into the clinch.
Puch blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Puch misses with some punches.
Bonney missing with knees to the body.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonney takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonney misses with a low kick as Puch jumps back.
Puch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonney sprawls and moves away.
Puch fails with the takedown
and Bonney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Puch fails with the takedown
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Puch or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonney, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch scores with the left hand. Bonney knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonney works over Puch's head and body with a nice combination.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonney.
A swing and a miss from Puch.
Puch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
William Henry Bonney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puch throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puch moves away.
Puch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puch throws a big shot that misses.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puch misses with a few strikes there.
Puch misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bonney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Puch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonney is leaning against Puch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch takes a shot to the head.
Puch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Bonney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Bonney.
Puch throws a right hand that misses
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Puch misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a three punch combo that has Puch backing up. Puch nods at Bonney to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonney lands a big head kick that sends Puch tumbling to the mat! Bonney takes a step backwards and waves Puch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Puch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puch.
Robledo Puch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puch throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Puch! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bonney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney took to the microphone: 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belliveau comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. frenzal rhomb - Mum changed the locks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Smith digs a good body shot into Belliveau's ribs.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Belliveau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Belliveau.
Belliveau pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to circle away but Belliveau has him pinned against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
I was talking to Belliveau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Belliveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling the position.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Belliveau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belliveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Belliveau.
A counter left hand to the body from Belliveau misses its target.
Belliveau tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Belliveau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Belliveau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Belliveau.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith looks winded!
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabs Belliveau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belliveau throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Belliveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belliveau 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belliveau throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Belliveau wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Belliveau counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Smith swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Belliveau clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belliveau.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belliveau - that will leave a mark!
Belliveau tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch up but Belliveau circles away and keeps his distance.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Belliveau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Belliveau is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith avoids the head kick by Belliveau.
Smith is looking to slow Belliveau down with leg kicks.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belliveau misses with a jab to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith avoids the body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Belliveau slips under a jab from Smith.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith jabs Belliveau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Belliveau throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belliveau moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Smith.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Belliveau.
Belliveau manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Belliveau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Belliveau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Belliveau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belliveau is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Belliveau as Smith tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Steve Belliveau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
Belliveau prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Smith.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Belliveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belliveau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belliveau takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Steve Belliveau is winning the standup battle so far.
Belliveau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belliveau throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Belliveau.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belliveau closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belliveau slips a jab from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Smith throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Smith.
Belliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Belliveau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith throws a right hand that Belliveau ducks under and follows up with a left that Belliveau also avoids with ease.
Good work by Belliveau as he checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau dominated that second round.
That's time! Belliveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Smith tests Belliveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith slips under a jab from Belliveau.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belliveau cracks Smith with a good jab.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belliveau clinches with his opponent.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Belliveau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Smith prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Belliveau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Belliveau feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belliveau's hands.
Nice shot lands for Belliveau.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belliveau half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belliveau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belliveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a push kick but Belliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belliveau scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith is looking to clinch but Belliveau is avoiding it.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith checks a low kick from Belliveau.
Smith misses with a low kick as Belliveau jumps back.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Belliveau pushes him off.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith with a jab.
Smith stuns Belliveau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Belliveau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belliveau misses with a wild body shot.
Belliveau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith sizes up Belliveau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belliveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Belliveau scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith is rocked!
Belliveau lands with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Smith cracks Belliveau with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belliveau. Belliveau obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau clearly takes that round.
That's time! Belliveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belliveau lands a head kick!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Belliveau is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Belliveau slips the punch.
Belliveau tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Belliveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tries to work over Belliveau's front leg with a kick but Belliveau checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Smith.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Smith catches Belliveau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belliveau stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Belliveau throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
Belliveau misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belliveau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belliveau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Belliveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belliveau throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith tries a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau cracks Smith with a good jab.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints and then cracks Belliveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belliveau down.
Smith throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
Belliveau throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Belliveau there.
Smith is looking to clinch but Belliveau is avoiding it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Belliveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belliveau.
Belliveau 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.
Belliveau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Belliveau moves out of range easily.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Belliveau misses.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belliveau has time to react.
Belliveau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Belliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belliveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belliveau misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belliveau's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Belliveau misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Belliveau misses with an uppercut.
Belliveau moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Smith.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Belliveau as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith has Belliveau pressed against the cage.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Belliveau has the dominant position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belliveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Belliveau connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Belliveau was well out of range.
Belliveau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belliveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belliveau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belliveau takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve Belliveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belliveau lands with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Belliveau's knee but Belliveau avoids it well.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Belliveau throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Belliveau clinches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Belliveau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belliveau.
Belliveau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Belliveau counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belliveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belliveau tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
Well Belliveau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Belliveau!
Steve Belliveau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akulenko's choice of entrance music: Cowboys From Hell. Norman Parke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko throws a right and a left that Parke avoids nicely.
Parke avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akulenko pinned against the cage. Akulenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Parke's head coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
A slow jab from Parke misses its intended target.
Akulenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akulenko wants to clinch up but Parke keeps it at a distance.
Akulenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parke feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akulenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Parke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parke sets himself, and Akulenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Parke avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Parke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Akulenko.
Akulenko throws an overhand right that lands on Parke's shoulder, as Parke tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parke, as that shot connected.
Parke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akulenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Parke.
Akulenko throws a right and a left that Parke avoids nicely.
Akulenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parke staying out of range there.
Parke throws the left hand but Akulenko avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
A head kick by Akulenko misses
and Parke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Parke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akulenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parke throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Akulenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akulenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akulenko looks to throw the jab but Parke is out of range.
Parke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akulenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akulenko throws a big shot that misses.
Parke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akulenko moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Akulenko misses.
Akulenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Parke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akulenko throws a lazy right hand but Parke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akulenko digs a good body shot into Parke's ribs.
Parke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akulenko under the eye.
Akulenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akulenko misses the shot to the body.
Parke throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Parke.
Parke looks to throw the jab but Akulenko is out of range.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko slips under a jab from Parke.
Parke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parke misses with a hook.
Akulenko has Parke up against the cage in a clinch.
Parke lands a nice uppercut.
Parke is trying to break free.
Akulenko lands an elbow just above Parke 's eye.
It looks like Norman Parke has been cut.
Parke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parke shoots in but no luck this time.
Parke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parke tries to keep at a distance but Akulenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akulenko is struggling to control the position.
Akulenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Parke tries to circle away but Akulenko has him pinned against the cage.
Parke tries to break the clinch but Akulenko is controlling the position.
Akulenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parke is looking to break free of the clinch but Akulenko has double underhooks.
Parke breaks from the clinch.
Parke misses with a body shot.
Akulenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parke dives in for a single leg takedown but Akulenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Parke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Parke lands.
Parke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akulenko as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
Parke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akulenko has him pressed against the cage.
Akulenko blocks an uppercut.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parke.
Akulenko blocking some punches.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akulenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parke.
Akulenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parke.
Parke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Parke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parke misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parke.
Parke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akulenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akulenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akulenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parke misses with an uppercut
and Akulenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akulenko blocks a leg kick.
Akulenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akulenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parke's calf.
Parke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akulenko throws a nice looking combination but Parke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akulenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akulenko has closed the distance and engaged Parke in a clinch.
Akulenko looking to throw knees to the head but Parke is blocking nicely.
Parke can't get the takedown.
Parke manages to break the clinch.
Parke loads up on a big right hand but Akulenko slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akulenko 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 Parke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parke connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akulenko connects with a leg kick. Parke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parke on the side of the head.
Parke cracks the inside of Akulenko's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke tried to score with a low kick but Akulenko checks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akulenko blocking some punches.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
Parke is working Akulenko over against the cage.
Akulenko prevents Parke from breaking the clinch.
Parke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parke breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Akulenko lands.
Parke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akulenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Good exchange - Parke coming out on top.
Parke lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Parke circles away.
Parke throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Parke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parke lands a head shot.
Akulenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke keeps Akulenko at a distance using the push kick.
Akulenko throws a hook but Parke blocks it.
Akulenko throws a sloppy head kick and Parke moves out of range easily.
Parke tries for a takedown but Akulenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parke checks a leg kick.
Good work by Akulenko as he checks the leg kick.
Parke misses with a hook.
Akulenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akulenko pushes Parke up against the cage in a clinch.
Parke breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parke.
Akulenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Parke slips the punch.
Parke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Akulenko misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Parke misses the target.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Parke as he connects with a hook.
Akulenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Akulenko finds it's way through Parke's defenses.
Parke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with a straight right.
Akulenko misses with a body shot.
Akulenko closes the distance and pushes Parke back into the cage.
Parke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Parke breaks the clinch.
Akulenko gets caught flat footed, as Parke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akulenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parke connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parke postures up.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Parke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akulenko pulls Parke in close to his closed guard and prevents Parke from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko is trying to control the position but Parke postures up.
Akulenko keeping moving, preventing Parke from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parke preventing the sweep.
Akulenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akulenko wants to control but Parke is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko has hold of Parke's hands but Parke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Parke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akulenko misses with a few strikes there.
Norman Parke is winning the standup battle so far.
Parke lands a jab to Akulenko's midsection.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akulenko.
Akulenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akulenko.
Parke misses with a takedown attempt - Akulenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akulenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parke.
Parke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Parke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws out a loose jab but Parke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akulenko is out of range and Parke settles back down.
A low kick from Akulenko misses
and Parke counters with a good low kick that Akulenko was not able to check.
Akulenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parke is looking to slow Akulenko down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko thows a body kick. Parke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Akulenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akulenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parke.
A jab from Parke misses.
Akulenko rushes Parke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parke is trying to break free.
Parke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akulenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Akulenko.
Akulenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Parke avoids the damage to the body.
Parke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akulenko backwards.
Akulenko trying to control the position but instead, Parke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akulenko into the cage.
Parke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Parke.
Akulenko swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke lands a leg kick that knocks Akulenko off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Parke is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parke.
Akulenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akulenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parke throws out the jab.
Parke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Parke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akulenko checks a low kick from Parke.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parke.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Akulenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Parke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akulenko motions for Parke to come forward. Akulenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parke on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Akulenko as he connects with a hook.
Parke dips to his left and cracks Akulenko with an uppercut!
Parke throws an overhand right that lands on Akulenko's shoulder, as Akulenko tries to avoid the shot.
Parke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akulenko.
Akulenko misses the jab.
Parke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akulenko's calf.
Parke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parke has a takedown stuffed.
Parke shoots in for a takedown but Akulenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akulenko misses with a kick to the body.
Akulenko slips a straight right by Parke.
Parke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Parke sees coming a mile off.
Akulenko wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko throws a big shot that misses.
Parke tries to counter with a takedown but Akulenko is quick to defend against it.
Akulenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akulenko ducks right into an uppercut from Parke.
Parke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akulenko is trying to defend but Parke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Akulenko kicks Parke off and gets back to his feet.
Akulenko throws a lazy right hand but Parke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko checks a low kick from Parke.
Parke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parke looks to land a right hand but Akulenko moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Parke.
Parke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akulenko.
Parke swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Norman Parke did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akulenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akulenko scores with a hook.
Akulenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parke. That did some damage!
Parke scores with a punch to the head.
Parke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parke clobbers Akulenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akulenko looks to land a combination but Parke avoids it well.
Parke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akulenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akulenko moves into the clinch.
Parke is looking for a takedown.
Parke blocks an uppercut.
Akulenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Akulenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akulenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Parke blocks with his arms.
Akulenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parke blocks it with crossed arms.
Parke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parke lunges at Akulenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akulenko's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Parke is having none of it.
Parke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akulenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Parke.
Parke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Parke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Akulenko.
Akulenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parke has time to react.
Akulenko staying out of range there.
Akulenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akulenko lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Parke.
A slow jab from Parke misses its intended target.
Akulenko checks a leg kick.
Parke lands with an overhand left.
Akulenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akulenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Akulenko catches Parke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parke misses the jab.
Parke lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Akulenko.
Parke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akulenko looks for the body kick but Parke saw that one coming.
Akulenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akulenko tries a low kick but Parke avoids it.
Parke blocks the body kick.
Akulenko misses with a wild body shot.
Parke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akulenko is out of range and Parke settles back down.
Akulenko throws a right and a left that Parke avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akulenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parke takes a swing at Akulenko's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parke. Parke obviously looking to wear him down.
Akulenko misses with a right hand
and Parke counters with an inside leg kick.
Akulenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parke looks to throw the jab but Akulenko is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parke, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut. Parke saw that one coming.
Parke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Akulenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akulenko. Parke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parke 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.
The fighters circling - Parke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akulenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Parke.
Parke jabs Akulenko right on the nose. Akulenko blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parke. That's going to slow Akulenko down.
Akulenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akulenko misses with the combination.
Akulenko lands the left hand.
Parke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akulenko.
Akulenko is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke throws a body punch but Akulenko moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko throws an elbow that misses.
Parke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko has Parke up against the cage in a clinch.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parke blocks it with crossed arms.
Akulenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parke lands a nice uppercut.
Akulenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Akulenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parke avoids the elbow strike from Akulenko, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parke breaks the clinch.
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Parke sees coming a mile off.
Parke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akulenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko wants to counter the offense by Parke and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Akulenko does no damage.
Parke blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Parke jabs Akulenko right on the nose. Akulenko blinks but takes it well.
Akulenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akulenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akulenko scores with a jab.
Parke takes a swing at Akulenko's ribcage but misses.
Akulenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Akulenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akulenko.
Parke throws a good cross that connects.
Parke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akulenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parke tries to score with a low kick but Akulenko moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akulenko! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke slips a straight right by Akulenko.
Parke connects with a crisp jab.
Akulenko tries to bum rush Parke with a series of wild strikes but Parke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Parke.
Akulenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akulenko gets a clinch.
Akulenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Parke.
Akulenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parke backwards.
Parke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akulenko prevents it.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Akulenko.
Parke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parke shoots in for a double leg but Akulenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akulenko throws a hook but Parke avoids it easily.
Akulenko tries to clinch there but Parke circles away.
Akulenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akulenko's head.
Parke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akulenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akulenko lands a jab to the head.
Akulenko misses the jab.
Akulenko throws a jab when Parke was well out of range.
Parke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parke throws a looping overhand right but Akulenko ducks down to avoid it.
Parke misses with a hook. Akulenko ducked under it nicely.
Akulenko throws the left hand but Parke avoids the punch easily.
Parke darts in looking for a takedown but Akulenko gets double underhooks and turns Parke into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Parke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parke's sensitive parts.
Akulenko scores with a jab. Parke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akulenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parke is looking to slow Akulenko down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Akulenko.
Parke shoots in and gets a takedown into Akulenko's guard.
Parke trying to control but Akulenko is working from the bottom.
Parke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norman Parke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akulenko is looking to stand up but Parke isn't so interested in that idea.
Parke trying to control the position from guard on top but Akulenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Parke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parke trying to control the position from guard on top but Akulenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Parke sees coming a mile off.
Akulenko tries to clinch but Parke is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parke.
Akulenko throws a leg kick but Parke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parke misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akulenko throws a front kick aimed at Parke's knee but Parke avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Parke misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniy Akulenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akulenko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko is the new lightweight champion!
Eugeniy Akulenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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