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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fails to land the takedown.
Dick 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.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Dick's front leg but catches the back leg as Dick tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
Dick slips under a jab.
Dick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McClane fails to land with a series of punches.
Dick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Dick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Dick looks for a takedown but McClane sprawls well.
Dick blocks a head kick by McClane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick misses with a two punch combination.
McClane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dick lands a nice looking body shot.
McClane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dick throws out a counter right but McClane avoids it with no problem.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
McClane misses with a head kick.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane misses with a body shot
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick with a poor takedown
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Editiny Dick.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dick cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McClane kicks off Dick and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick.
McClane misses with a body kick.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Dick's front leg but catches the back leg as Dick tries to avoid it.
McClane walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
McClane throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
Dick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McClane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dick blocks the body kick.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick scores with a body shot.
McClane throws a sloppy head kick and Dick moves out of range easily.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McClane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McClane is looking to land body kicks.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joe McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Dick stalks McClane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McClane's face. McClane staggers backwards, shaken.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane lands a front kick.
Dick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
McClane throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
McClane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McClane.
Dick misses with a hook
and McClane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dick's knee momentarily.
McClane connects with an inside leg kick.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but McClane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McClane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Dick avoids the head kick by McClane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClane counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
McClane lands a lovely overhand right.
Dick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
Dick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dick throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McClane has time to react.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
McClane misses with a looping left.
Dick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McClane throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
McClane looks to throw a body kick
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick scores with a jab to the body.
McClane cracks a nice hook into Dick's ribs.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
A lazy body kick from McClane
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Dick scores with a decent looking hook.
McClane thumps Dick with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane throws a leg kick but Dick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dick unleashes a big counter combination but McClane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McClane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but McClane shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McClane.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Dick moves out of range as McClane throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McClane. That snapped Dick's head back.
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane throws a sloppy head kick and Dick moves out of range easily.
Joe McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
McClane misses with a kick to the body
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into McClane's guard.
McClane pushes Dick off and scrambles back to his feet.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dick.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Dick throws out a counter right but McClane avoids it with no problem.
McClane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane throws a lazy body kick
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
McClane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McClane wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Editiny Dick.
McClane misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClane.
McClane throws a counter high kick but Dick was just alert enough to avoid it.
McClane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McClane tries to sprawl but Dick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McClane actively working from the bottom here.
Joe McClane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClane sees it coming and defends easily.
McClane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but McClane defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Editiny Dick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McClane connects with a body shot.
Dick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McClane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McClane misses with an uppercut
and Dick counters with a left to the body.
McClane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dick. That did some damage!
Dick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dick throws a right and a left that McClane avoids nicely.
McClane looks to land a body kick but Dick moved away.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick unleashes a big counter combination but McClane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McClane scores with a jab.
Dick digs a good hook to McClane's body.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Dick's leg but Dick calmly moves out of range.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
McClane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McClane moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Dick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClane misses with a body shot
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dick. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Dick.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McClane tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dick uses his free foot to push down on McClane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McClane.
Dick manages to capitalize on a mistake by McClane to take his back!
Dick is hanging on to McClane's back as he tries to escape.
Dick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McClane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McClane pushes Dick off looking to stand but Dick dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick trying to pass the guard but McClane defending well.
McClane is trying to stand up here but Dick is controlling him well.
Dick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McClane!
Dick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McClane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McClane shrugs it off.
Dick trying to control but McClane is having none of it.
McClane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is working hard here to advance position.
McClane has given up his back. Will we see Dick going for some submissions?
McClane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dick patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McClane taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Editiny Dick!
An out of breath Editiny Dick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Benn Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Miller.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller is working Benn Jnr over against the cage.
Benn Jnr looking to stall.
Miller is working for takedown but Benn Jnr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Benn Jnr is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range as Benn Jnr strikes.
Benn Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Josh Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benn Jnr.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is trying to drag Benn Jnr to the mat but Benn Jnr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Benn Jnr has Miller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benn Jnr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miller tumbling to the mat - Benn Jnr dives into Miller's guard.
Benn Jnr being controlled here momentarily.
Miller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller has his foot on Benn Jnr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benn Jnr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Benn Jnr pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn Jnr.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Benn Jnr is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller trying to control but Benn Jnr postures up.
Benn Jnr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller tries to hold on but Benn Jnr pushes him away.
Benn Jnr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Benn Jnr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Benn Jnr has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benn Jnr raining down shots from the mount!
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jnr avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Benn Jnr raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn Jnr with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller trying to hold on to Benn Jnr's head to control him but Benn Jnr postures up.
My spies in Team Meanor MMA™ inform me that Benn Jnr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benn Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Benn Jnr lands.
Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benn Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benn Jnr is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Benn Jnr is working from the bottom.
Benn Jnr is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jnr is not content to let Miller control the position.
Benn Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn Jnr struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Benn Jnr is defending well.
Benn Jnr is trying to improve his position.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn Jnr keeps working.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benn Jnr is not content to let Miller control the position.
Benn Jnr manages to get back to half guard.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Benn Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn Jnr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jnr is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Benn Jnr blocks a jab.
Benn Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Benn Jnr misses with a low kick.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benn Jnr moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benn Jnr can pounce on him.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Benn Jnr backing up. Benn Jnr nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benn Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Benn Jnr scores with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jnr.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller misses with a hook
and Benn Jnr moves into the clinch.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn Jnr tries to land a body kick
and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Benn Jnr shrugs it off though.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Benn Jnr tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Josh Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Benn Jnr scores with a leg kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benn Jnr clinches up against the cage.
Benn Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jnr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benn Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benn Jnr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Benn Jnr's guard.
Miller postures up.
Benn Jnr has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller wants to control from the top but Benn Jnr keeps moving.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn Jnr keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller passes to side control.
What's Benn Jnr going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benn Jnr to see if he's OK.
Miller controlling the position from side mount.
Benn Jnr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is looking to reverse the position.
Benn Jnr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Benn Jnr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Miller hold on?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr looking to hold on to the position here but Miller rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Benn Jnr pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benn Jnr lands with a punch from half guard.
Benn Jnr is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Benn Jnr is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn Jnr pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is in trouble now - Benn Jnr has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Runkman lands a body shot.
Runkman thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Runkman shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Runkman.
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Runkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runkman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runkman feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Runkman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runkman lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman slips nicely into half guard.
Runkman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Runkman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Runkman wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Runkman wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Runkman is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Runkman wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Runkman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Runkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runkman wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runkman is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie won't allow Runkman to pass to mount.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Runkman is controlling well.
Runkman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Runkman pulls his head out easily.
Runkman uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Runkman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Runkman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Runkman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Runkman with a couple of short strikes.
Runkman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four 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!
Runkman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Runkman thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Runkman pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to Runkman's head to control him but Runkman postures up.
Runkman throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Runkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Runkman is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Runkman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie is rocked!
Runkman prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Runkman winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runkman creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Gracie is out cold and this one is all over! Runkman climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onanias Runkman!
A relieved looking Onanias Runkman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sailor Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett's entrance music is X-Men Theme Music. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baird.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Baird moved out of range nicely.
Baird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Baird pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howlett.
Howlett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Howlett motions for Baird to come forward. Howlett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baird feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Howlett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baird is defended easily by Howlett.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Howlett misses with a leg kick
and Baird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Howlett is defending well.
Baird prevents Howlett from improving his position.
Baird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Howlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Howlett is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howlett tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howlett is fending him off so far but Baird persists. Nope, Howlett circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird cracks Howlett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baird wants to clinch
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
Howlett cracks the inside of Baird's front leg.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird tries for a takedown but Howlett circles away easily
and Baird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a straight right. Baird didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Howlett misses with a right hand
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baird.
Howlett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett's corner calls for a 1-2. Howlett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird misses with an uppercut
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howlett.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird has a takedown stuffed.
Howlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baird.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird gets the takedown into side control.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but Baird is dominant here and he's now got Howlett's back!
Baird tightening his grip on Howlett, looking for the choke.
Baird struggling to keep hold of the position.
Howlett trying to control but not successfully.
Baird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baird can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Baird working for a choke but Howlett is defending well.
Baird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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!
Howlett tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Baird tries to keep control of the position but Howlett is staying busy.
Baird keeps control of the position easily here as Howlett tries to buck him off.
Baird tries to keep control of the position but Howlett is staying busy.
Howlett just trying to survive but Baird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Howlett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Baird.
Baird is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to control but can't.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
Baird is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett has a hand on Baird's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baird takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baird scores with a nice head shot.
Baird chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baird.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
Baird scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Baird throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lunges at Baird with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baird's hand.
Howlett gets caught flat footed, as Baird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howlett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baird has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird prevents a body shot from Howlett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a short shot to the head.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird letting Howlett take a breather here.
Baird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howlett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baird is defending well for now.
Howlett has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird blocking some punches.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Howlett is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howlett down to the mat. Howlett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howlett swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Baird down.
Baird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.
Baird looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baird scores with a nice right hand.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baird walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howlett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett staying out of range there.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baird stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett throws a head kick that misses
and Baird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Howlett managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howlett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
Our winner, James Howlett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zahran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gullion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Zahran checks it well.
Gullion misses with a wild body shot.
Al Zahran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gullion throws a wild body kick that Al Zahran sees coming a mile off.
Al Zahran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Zahran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gullion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Zahran manages to avoid it.
Gullion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Zahran will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullion connects with a single shot there.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Gullion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Zahran shoots for a double leg takedown but Gullion sprawls well. He's pushed Al Zahran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses
and Al Zahran counters with a shoot takedown. Gullion fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullion wants to get back to his feet but Al Zahran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullion keeping full guard, as Al Zahran tries to pass.
Gullion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Zahran is controlling him.
Al Zahran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gullion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Zahran, into his guard.
Al Zahran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gullion wants to stand but Al Zahran is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gullion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gullion stands up and waves to Al Zahran to follow him.
Al Zahran ducks under a wild hook from Gullion.
Al Zahran cracks a nice hook into Gullion's ribs.
Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Gullion.
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut
and Gullion counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Zahran misses with a straight right.
Gullion misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Zahran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gullion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gullion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Zahran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Gullion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Gullion blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Zahran, right into the meat.
Al Zahran blocks the body kick.
Al Zahran throws a combination that misses
and Gullion counters with a nice leg kick.
Gullion needs to keep his hands up - Al Zahran had a free shot at his head there.
Al Zahran throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gullion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Zahran misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Gullion moves out of range.
Al Zahran goes for a double leg but Gullion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gullion continues to drive forward.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Gullion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gullion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gullion checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Gullion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Zahran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gullion lunges at Al Zahran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Zahran's hand.
Jab by Gullion.
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Zahran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gullion is out of range.
Al Zahran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gullion manages to avoid it.
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 Olliver Gullion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gullion tries to land a body kick
and Al Zahran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Zahran stalling.
Gullion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olliver Gullion is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zahran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gullion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gullion throws a head kick but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Gullion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gullion scores with a kick to the body.
Al Zahran jabs Gullion right on the nose. Gullion blinks but takes it well.
Al Zahran blocks a jab.
Al Zahran throws a lazy uppercut
and Gullion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gullion throws a wild body kick that Al Zahran sees coming a mile off.
Gullion lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gullion is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullion checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Zahran. That snapped Gullion's head back.
Olliver Gullion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Zahran is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Zahran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Zahran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gullion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gullion stuffs the takedown.
Gullion throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Gullion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Zahran misses with the combination.
Gullion lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran defending well as Gullion loads up on a big left hand.
Gullion ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a head kick!
Gullion moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Zahran.
Gullion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
That kick from Gullion tenderised Al Zahran's leg. Al Zahran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Zahran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gullion under the eye.
Gullion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gullion thows a body kick. Al Zahran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good work by Gullion as he checks the leg kick.
Al Zahran just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGullion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Zahran, right into the meat.
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick.
Gullion misses with a wild body shot.
Gullion sets himself, and Al Zahran steps forward looking for the clinch! Gullion avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran throws the left hand but Gullion avoids the punch easily.
Gullion throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Zahran misses with a hook.
Gullion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Gullion lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Al Zahran is predictable there
and Gullion counters with a head kick.
Gullion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick from Gullion.
Gullion is looking to land body kicks.
Al Zahran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gullion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gullion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gullion 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gullion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Zahran counters by moving into the clinch.
Gullion tries to break free but Al Zahran pushes him back against the cage.
Al Zahran prevents Gullion from breaking the clinch.
Gullion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gullion is trying to break free.
Al Zahran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Al Zahran is looking to control Gullion's arms but Gullion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Zahran has his back to the cage.
Al Zahran tries to work over Gullion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gullion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gullion misses with a straight right.
Al Zahran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gullions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Zahran missing with a left hand there. Gullion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Gullion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gullion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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 Olliver Gullion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Al Zahran misses with a hook to the body
and Gullion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Zahran really felt that one!
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Zahran or perhaps it was just good defense by Gullion, which made it look bad.
Al Zahran takes one to the side of the head.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
Gullion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Zahran.
Olliver Gullion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Al Zahran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran throws a poor cross that misses
and Gullion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gullion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gullion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gullion lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Zahran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Zahran blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gullion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gullion.
Gullion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gullion as he connects with a hook.
Al Zahran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullion.
Gullion sets himself, and Al Zahran steps forward looking for the clinch! Gullion avoids it this time.
Gullion misses with an uppercut.
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick.
Gullion connects with a leg kick. Al Zahran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Zahran avoids the body shot from Gullion.
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gullion but Gullion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Zahran throws a chopping leg kick but Gullion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Zahran throws out a leg kick but Gullion moves out of range and Al Zahran only half commits.
Al Zahran misses with a straight left.
Al Zahran misses with a hook
and Gullion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gullion slips under a jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Gullion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gullion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran throws a hook but Gullion avoids it easily.
Al Zahran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gullion tries to avoid it but Al Zahran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gullion to the ground. Gullion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
Gullion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gullion's calf.
Al Zahran connects with a body shot.
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gullion.
Gullion sets himself, and Al Zahran steps forward looking for the clinch! Gullion avoids it this time.
Gullion tries to move into range but Al Zahran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
Al Zahran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gullion.
Al Zahran throws a chopping leg kick but Gullion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gullion throws the kick towards the body but Al Zahran avoids it.
Al Zahran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hamad Al Zahran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran thows a leg kick but Gullion checks it
and Gullion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gullion misses with a body kick.
Gullion looks to land a body kick but Al Zahran moved away.
Gullion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gullion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gullion misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot.
Al Zahran misses with a hook.
Gullion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Zahran blocks the leg kick.
Al Zahran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gullion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gullion looks to land a body kick but Al Zahran moved away.
Gullion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Zahran.
Gullion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gullion lands a front kick.
Gullion throws a series of strikes that have Al Zahran backpedaling.
Al Zahran tries to land a leg kick but Gullion saw it coming and moves away.
Gullion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olliver Gullion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gullion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olliver Gullion!
Olliver Gullion decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigBranch fails with a takedown attempt.
BigBranch swings widly with a right hand
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small throws a combination. BigBranch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A low kick from BigBranch is predictable there
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small ducks under a wild hook from BigBranch.
Small has a takedown stuffed.
Small lands a nice hook to BigBranch's body. BigBranch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. BigBranch doesn't seem phased though.
We've been informed that Small 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.
BigBranch catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Small is looking for the big counter here.
BigBranch slips a straight right by Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small connects with a body shot that sends BigBranch's belly button to the back.
BigBranch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BigBranch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BigBranch misses with a body shot.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.
BigBranch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small misses the jab.
BigBranch lands the left hand.
BigBranch connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BigBranch connects with a solid leg kick.
Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BigBranch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
BigBranch scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by BigBranch.
BigBranch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Small misses with a straight right.
BigBranch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Small.
BigBranch misses with a double jab.
BigBranch takes one on the button.
Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BigBranch to score with a decent uppercut.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BigBranch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
BigBranch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch thuds a left hand into Small's body.
BigBranch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BigBranch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
BigBranch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small takes the fight into the clinch.
BigBranch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BigBranch is defending well.
Twiggy BigBranch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small can't get the takedown.
BigBranch lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from BigBranch fails to land.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but BigBranch pulls his leg out and moves away.
BigBranch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small with the counter takedown but BigBranch avoids it easily.
BigBranch scores with a shot to the body.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BigBranch can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
BigBranch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by BigBranch, which made it look bad.
BigBranch is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by BigBranch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BigBranch misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BigBranch lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
That's time! BigBranch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BigBranch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Small to the mat! Small manages to get full guard.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
Small tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
BigBranch wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Small looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
BigBranch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
BigBranch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BigBranch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
BigBranch preventing the sweep.
BigBranch postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it.
BigBranch is working Small over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BigBranch trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
BigBranch won't allow Small to sweep him here.
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BigBranch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from BigBranch.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
BigBranch wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small postures up in BigBranch's guard and throws a big left but BigBranch blocks it.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BigBranch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BigBranch has Small pulled in close to control his posture.
BigBranch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as BigBranch holds on and takes a little breather.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BigBranch working a defensive guard here.
BigBranch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Small fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BigBranch tried to counter with a leg kick but Small avoided it.
Small throws a right and a left that BigBranch avoids nicely.
Small misses with an uppercut.
A big left from BigBranch misses.
Small swings for the body but BigBranch moves out of range.
Small throws a series of punches but BigBranch moves out of range.
Small tries to sprawl but BigBranch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small trying to control here.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Small is trying to keep BigBranch in close.
BigBranch throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BigBranch's guard. Nice move by Small!
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small wants to control from the top but BigBranch keeps moving.
BigBranch managing to control the position.
BigBranch has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
BigBranch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
BigBranch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
BigBranch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small is looking for a sweep. BigBranch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
BigBranch stalling away here and it's allowed Small to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
BigBranch lands a couple of digs.
BigBranch throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BigBranch's guard. Nice move by Small!
BigBranch wants to sweep but no luck.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BigBranch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BigBranch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch is working hard here to advance position.
BigBranch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
BigBranch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Small content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BigBranch is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BigBranch throwing strikes from guard but Small blocks nicely.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Small swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch has gone for a leg lock! Small slips out almost immediately though and dives into BigBranch's guard.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but BigBranch has wrist control.
BigBranch trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small stands up over BigBranch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BigBranch has Small pulled in close to control his posture.
Small looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
BigBranch is looking to sweep but instead, Small has passed into half guard.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BigBranch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Small's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Small's back!
Small wants to control his opponent's hands but BigBranch gets his hands free.
Small turns into BigBranch and is now in his guard.
BigBranch wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
BigBranch pulls Small in close to his closed guard and prevents Small from doing any damage or advancing position.
Small throws a strike but BigBranch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
BigBranch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Small's head.
Small doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
BigBranch stands up over Small, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BigBranch 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolek comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Ruff Ryders anthem. Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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152 lbs
37 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Wolek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Wolek misses.
Wolek throws a body kick that misses
letting Toriyama counter with a right hand.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Nice cross by Toriyama.
We've been informed that Toriyama 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.
Wolek throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a nice body shot.
Toriyama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolek connects with a single shot there.
Toriyama throws a shot from downtown. Wolek moves away and avoids it.
Wolek misses with a wild combination.
Wolek throws a sloppy body shot
and Toriyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toriyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toriyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
It looked like Wolek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Wolek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toriyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wolek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a looping overhand right but Wolek ducks down to avoid it.
Toriyama tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolek tries to keep at a distance but Toriyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toriyama is looking to control Wolek's arms but Wolek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toriyama has his back to the cage.
Wolek is working Toriyama over against the cage.
Toriyama taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolek.
I was talking to Wolek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wolek lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolek gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toriyama's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Lukasz Wolek has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toriyama blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek lands a right hand.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a body punch.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolek's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolek tries to land a body kick
and Toriyama counters with a low kick, right behind Wolek 's knee.
Wolek cracks Toriyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toriyama wants to slow Wolek down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Toriyama just manages to avoid it.
Toriyama swings for the body but Wolek moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Toriyama misses
enabling Wolek to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toriyama's calf.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Wolek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolek has Toriyama up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolek's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Wolek lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama tries to stall but Wolek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wolek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toriyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Wolek on the inside.
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wolek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toriyama is rocked!
Toriyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wolek up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wolek.
Toriyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolek finish him?
A short left from Wolek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolek throws a lazy head kick
and Toriyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toriyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toriyama as Wolek tries to tie him up.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage.
Lukasz Wolek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolek's defenses.
Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolek scores with a shoulder strike.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Wolek tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wolek.
Wolek prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Wolek tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Wolek throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolek pushes Toriyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Toriyama blocks the elbow strike.
Wolek misses with the head strike.
Wolek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolek dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolek throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wolek.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
Wolek has had enough of the clinch but Toriyama keeps him there for the moment.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama tries to stall but Wolek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wolek fails to land.
Wolek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Wolek gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wolek as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolek.
Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Wolek lands an elbow that stopped Toriyama in his tracks for a moment.
Wolek lands an uppercut.
Wolek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Toriyama is looking to chop away at Wolek's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Toriyama.
Wolek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toriyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Wolek lands.
Wolek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toriyama flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolek steps away.
Wolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toriyama.
Wolek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toriyama will feel that in the morning.
Toriyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolek lands a jab to the head.
Wolek throws a looping overhand right but Toriyama ducks down to avoid it.
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Wolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama avoids the elbow strike from Wolek, against the cage.
Wolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolek or not.
Wolek pushes off an throws an elbow but Toriyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toriyama can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Wolek - that landed with a thud.
Wolek misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolek.
Wolek is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Toriyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolek thumps Toriyama with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Wolek moves into the clinch.
Toriyama is looking to control Wolek's arms but Wolek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toriyama has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolek.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Wolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Wolek avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Wolek avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Wolek has Toriyama pushed against the cage.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Wolek avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama trying to stall but Wolek improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolek scores with a shot to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Wolek has had enough of the clinch but Toriyama keeps him there for the moment.
Toriyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolek.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek can't break the clinch.
Wolek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolek controls his hands.
Wolek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wolek working aggressively here.
Wolek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolek's brow.
Wolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolek lands with a short shot to the head.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek lands a body punch.
Wolek manages to break the clinch.
Wolek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toriyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolek throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Wolek moves into range and clinches up with Toriyama.
Toriyama is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Wolek fails to land.
Wolek lands a right hand.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolek can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toriyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolek tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Wolek back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toriyama's brow.
Wolek misses with an elbow strike.
Wolek has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Wolek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Wolek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toriyama avoids the elbow strike from Wolek, against the cage.
Wolek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolek lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolek.
Still in the clinch, Wolek scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Wolek breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range.
Toriyama throws a big shot that misses.
Wolek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Wolek circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolek.
Wolek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolek misses with a hook. Toriyama ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Toriyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
Toriyama connects with a single shot there.
Toriyama lands a jab to Wolek's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wolek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toriyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolek.
Wolek throws an overhand right that lands on Toriyama's shoulder, as Toriyama tries to avoid the shot.
Toriyama tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolek is wise to it.
A jab from Wolek misses.
Wolek stuns Toriyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toriyama throws a low kick, looking for Wolek's leg but Wolek calmly moves out of range.
Toriyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolek scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Wolek lands.
Wolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toriyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolek throws a big shot that misses.
Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolek clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toriyama's brow.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Wolek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Wolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wolek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toriyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolek.
Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Wolek can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Toriyama dodges an elbow strike from Wolek.
Wolek lands a nice uppercut.
Wolek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wolek blocks the elbow strike.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike.
Wolek avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wolek blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
Wolek avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama effectively controlling the action here.
Wolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Wolek lands a nice uppercut.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolek misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolek.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Wolek.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Wolek 's eye.
Wolek blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Wolek misses with some punches.
Wolek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolek.
Wolek throws an elbow that misses.
Wolek misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek lands a right hand.
Toriyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolek misses with the head strike.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Wolek blocks it.
Wolek is trying to break free.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek pushes Toriyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek had his way with Akira Toriyama in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Wolek's leg. Wolek is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Wolek misses.
Wolek misses the jab.
Toriyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Toriyama throws a right hand that misses
and Wolek counters with a good low kick that Toriyama was not able to check.
Wolek loads up on a big right hand but Toriyama slips the punch.
Wolek scores with a jab. Toriyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolek with a body shot.
Wolek throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wolek misses.
Wolek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolek takes one to the side of the head.
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Wolek.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Wolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolek taking a breather.
Wolek blocks the elbow strike.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Wolek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Wolek in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolek.
Wolek lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is working Wolek over against the cage.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Wolek avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama wants to stall.
Wolek tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Wolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolek.
Wolek misses with an elbow over the top.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Wolek blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolek.
Wolek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolek blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Wolek wants to break free but Toriyama has control.
Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Wolek in his tracks for a moment.
Wolek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolek throws a head punch that misses.
Akira Toriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Wolek.
Wolek tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Wolek breaks the clinch.
Toriyama throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range.
Wolek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolek looks to land a right hand but Toriyama moved out of range.
Wolek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toriyama.
Wolek takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolek is trying to break free.
Lukasz Wolek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
Wolek scores with a hook.
Toriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolek connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Wolek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolek 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Wolek!
Lukasz Wolek retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Lukasz Wolek 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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