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UGD 2:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Mctavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Kondyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Kondyt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamish Mctavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Kondyt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctavish misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Kondyt.
Mctavish misses with a takedown attempt - Kondyt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mctavish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kondyt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mctavish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Mctavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kondyt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mctavish shoots in looking for a takedown. Kondyt tries to sprawl out of it but Mctavish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kondyt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Kondyt finds it's way through Mctavish's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kondyt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mctavish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kondyt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mctavishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kondyt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mctavish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mctavish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mctavish misses the target.
Mctavish scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Christian Kondyt has been cut.
Kondyt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctavish shoots in for a double leg but Kondyt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kondyt throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kondyt misses its intended target.
Mctavish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kondyt's waist but Kondyt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mctavish off to one side.
Mctavish moves into the clinch.
Kondyt pulls guard effortlessly.
Kondyt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mctavish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mctavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kondyt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kondyt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mctavish has passed into side control.
Kondyt is looking to regain half guard here but Mctavish keeps moving and retains side control.
Kondyt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mctavish not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kondyt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kondyt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kondyt looking for submissions off his back.
Mctavish seems to be looking for submissions.
Kondyt looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mctavish passes to side control.
Kondyt tries to buck Mctavish off but Mctavish is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish controls the position.
Mctavish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kondyt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kondyt is looking to reverse the position.
Mctavish taking a breather here.
Mctavish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mctavish fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kondyt tries to improve position but can't.
Mctavish is looking to take a break and control but Kondyt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mctavish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kondyt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondyt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mctavish presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mctavish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kondyt has given up his back. Will we see Mctavish going for some submissions?
Mctavish looking for the choke but no joy.
Kondyt wants to escape the position.
Mctavish has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kondyt tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Kondyt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Kondyt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mctavish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kondyt swivels and escapes.
Kondyt throws out a counter right but Mctavish avoids it with no problem.
Mctavish gets a clinch.
Mctavish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kondyt after a bit of a struggle.
Kondyt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kondyt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mctavish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mctavish landing some decent shots from guard.
Kondyt working for a triangle but Mctavish defends it easily.
Kondyt keeping moving, preventing Mctavish from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctavish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kondyt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mctavish has passed into half guard!
Mctavish is working for a kimura but Kondyt is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctavish passes to full mount!
Kondyt is working to get back to half guard.
Kondyt is trying to reverse the position but instead Mctavish has taken his back - oops!
Mctavish is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kondyt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kondyt for a finish.
Mctavish working for a choke but Kondyt is defending well.
Mctavish has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kondyt! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mctavish gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Mctavish!
Hamish Mctavish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. Christopher Webb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Rambler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Webb.
Rambler misses with a takedown
and Webb counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Webb coming out on top.
Christopher Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambler.
Webb cracks Rambler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Webb has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rambler to stand back up!
Rambler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambler doesn't manage to clinch there - Webb circles away.
Rambler is still on wobbly legs! Can Webb finish him?
A low kick from Rambler misses
and Webb rattles Rambler with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rambler tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Webb dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rambler stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
Christopher Webb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fawkes has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNqkc7E3w0 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Fawkes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Fawkes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fawkes's guard.
Carter stays in close to Fawkes's body and controls the position.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fawkes is keeping the position for now.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter throws a strike but Fawkes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fawkes content to stall in guard here.
Carter managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Fawkes from controlling successfully.
Fawkes preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fawkes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fawkes is looking to land body kicks.
Fawkes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Fawkes slips under a jab from Carter.
A head kick misses from Fawkes.
Fawkes throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Carter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fawkes's guard.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is pushing down on Fawkes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fawkes is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carter throwing shots but Fawkes is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fawkes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter prevents Fawkes from standing back up.
Carter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
Fawkes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fawkes but Fawkes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter cracks Fawkes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fawkes connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Fawkes, which made it look bad.
Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fawkes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fawkes is avoiding damage well.
Carter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fawkes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carter's guard! Nice work there by Fawkes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fawkes wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fawkes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fawkes can do to turn this around?
Fawkes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fawkes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter postures up in Fawkes's guard and throws a big left but Fawkes blocks it.
Fawkes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carter stalling.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter thows a huge punch but Fawkes dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.
Carter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fawkes defends it well.
Carter trying to control the pace.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Carter.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fawkes taking some punishment here, with Carter in his half guard.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
Carter is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Carter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter misses with a hook. Fawkes ducked under it nicely.
Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fawkes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carter stands and throws Fawkes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fawkes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fawkes is not content to let Carter control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carter.
Carter landing a few strikes.
Carter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carter misses with the ground and pound.
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fawkes, who protects the arm well.
Carter cracks Fawkes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Guy Fawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fawkes down.
Fawkes is trying to escape the position but Carter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fawkes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carter lands a few punches from side control.
Carter in side control, throwing shots but Fawkes defends.
Carter controls the position.
Carter swings around for an armbar but Fawkes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carter's guard.
Carter pulls Fawkes in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Michael Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Fawkes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fawkes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fawkes is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Carter!
Michael Carter gave a mention to HERITAGE! (message for laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Guy Fawkes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another failed plot'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fredriksson's choice of entrance music: Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. The key to victory for Jim Beans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson blocks a leg kick.
Beans lands an overhand right.
Beans misses with a lunging right hand
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beans throws a series of punches but Fredriksson avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Beans.
Fredriksson blocks the body kick.
Fredriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beans misses with a low kick.
Beans misses with a left hand
enabling Fredriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beans is rocked!
Beans throws a series of punches but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Oh Beans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredriksson Throws a clean left jab. Fredriksson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Beans's chin! Beans crumbles to the ground and Fredriksson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Fredriksson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fredrik Fredriksson!
Fredrik Fredriksson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Roughneck. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Skank!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reid throws a head kick but Skank moves out of range.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Skank moves out of range easily.
Skank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skank dives in for a single leg takedown but Reid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Skank back against the cage.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reid controlling the action here for a moment.
Reid gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Skank lands with a right to the head.
Reid is pushing Skank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skank wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skank's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skank looks winded!
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid gets underhooks to prevent Skank's takedown attempt.
Reid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid blocks a body shot from Skank.
Skank can't get the takedown.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skank can't get the takedown.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Skank takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Reid slows down the pace here.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Skank misses with the head strike.
Reid stalling in the clinch.
Skank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Reid throws a head kick but Skank moves out of range.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reid - that will leave a mark!
Liam Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skank misses with an uppercut
and Reid moves into the clinch.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Skank fails to land.
Reid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skank misses with some punches.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skank fails to pull guard.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid leaning against his opponent.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a knee to the head.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liam Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skank misses with a body punch.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Reid avoiding damage.
Reid tries to land knees in the clinch but Skank avoids the damage to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Skank avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Skank trying to stall but Reid improves his position.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Reid taking a breather.
Reid effectively controlling the action here.
Skank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skank can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skank is breathing heavily.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
Reid connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reid obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Skank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
Reid is stalling here.
Skank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank looking for a sweep. Not yet Skank, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skank fails to land with a series of punches.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Reid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skank lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Reid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid connects with a leg kick. Skank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Skank lands a shoulder strike.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid slows down the pace here.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skank.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Reid walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Skank - just one landing.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skank cracks a nice hook into Reid's ribs.
Reid slips under a jab from Skank.
Ed Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Skank in a clinch.
Skank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Skank tries to stall but Reid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid effectively controlling the action here.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skank can do to turn this around?
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
Skank is trying to maintain a safe position but Reid gets an underhook and turns Skank into the cage.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Skank looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skank.
Reid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Skank jumps guard but Reid stands there with Skank around his waist. Skank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Skank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skank 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.
Reid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Skank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skank working aggressively here.
Skank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reid after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Skank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Reid!
Liam Reid managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HERITAGE! (message for laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petros Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Womack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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136 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Petros Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Womack!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womack misses with a wild body shot.
Prokopos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack.
Prokopos dives in and grabs Womack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Womack pushes down on Prokopos's head and hops out.
Womack lands a nice looking body kick.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Womack.
Prokopos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Womack as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petros Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prokopos.
Prokopos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Womack pinned against the cage. Womack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Womack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Womack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prokopos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Womack counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womack. Prokopos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Womack as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Womack as Prokopos shoots in.
Womack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prokopos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Womack swivels and escapes.
Womack lands with a right hand.
A big left from Womack misses.
Prokopos tries to counter with a takedown but Womack is quick to defend against it.
Womack scores with a sloppy right hand. Prokopos should have avoided that one.
Petros Prokopos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prokopos.
Prokopos shoots for a double leg takedown but Womack sprawls well. He's pushed Prokopos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prokopos shoots in for a double leg but Womack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ken Womack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack dips to his left and cracks Prokopos with an uppercut!
Womack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prokopos rather than just go for the knockout.
Prokopos avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prokopos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prokopos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Womack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prokopos somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Womack is fending him off so far but Prokopos persists. Nope, Womack circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prokopos.
Womack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Womack misses with a body kick.
Womack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prokopos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Womack.
Womack thuds his shin into the meat of Prokopos's side.
Prokopos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Womack quickly recovers to half guard.
Prokopos tries to pass to full mount but Womack defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos prevents Womack from improving his position.
Womack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prokopos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prokopos has managed to get both his arms back between Womack's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos trying to control but Womack is working from the bottom.
Prokopos drops back looking for a leg! Womack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Womack manages to kick Prokopos off! Prokopos jumps back into Womack's guard.
Womack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prokopos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Womack has Prokopos pulled in close to control his posture.
Womack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Womack wants to sweep here but Prokopos controlling him for the moment.
Prokopos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Womack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Womack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womack trying to keep a closed guard but Prokopos is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womack misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Womack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Prokopos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prokopos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Prokopos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womack.
Womack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prokopos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Prokopos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prokopos blocks a head kick by Womack.
Prokopos has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prokopos gets a double leg takedown into Womack's guard.
Prokopos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Womack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prokopos advances to half guard.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prokopos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Womack defends it well.
Prokopos is trying to control. Womack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack wants to get back to full guard.
Prokopos moves nicely into side control.
Womack tries to bench press Prokopos off him but Prokopos keeps the position.
Womack tries to control but Prokopos manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack is really stuck here.
Womack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prokopos is working for a rear naked choke. Womack is not defending it well and Prokopos has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Womack refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Womack's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petros Prokopos!
Our winner, Petros Prokopos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamaal Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites the Dust. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamaal Charles!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charles.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charles scores with a nice head shot.
Charles slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Charles misses.
Crunch! Charles slams his shin into Walker's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking to slow Charles down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Charles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles checks a low kick from Walker.
Charles looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Charles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Charles blocks a leg kick.
Charles is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walker is out of range and Charles settles back down.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Charles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Charles avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Charles checks it.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Charles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a low kick.
Charles is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Charles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Charles checks a leg kick.
Walker punishes Charles's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charles scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Charles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Walker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamaal Charles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Charles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Charles blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Charles lands a slapping body shot.
John Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Charles misses
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to land a leg kick but Charles is out of range.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Charles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker motions for Charles to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charles unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charles throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Walker throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charles avoids the body shot from Walker.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Charles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walker scores with a head kick. Charles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker lands a head kick. Charles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charles is able to avoid easily.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles misses with a double jab.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Charles throws a fast counter high kick but Walker manages to duck under it in time.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Walker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charles. Charles obviously looking to wear him down.
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 John Walker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles lands with a cross.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Charles.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walker scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Charles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charles blocks the body kick.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker is looking to chop away at Charles's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick.
Charles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walker lands a high kick!
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Charles does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Charles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and Charles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. Charles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamaal Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Charles makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walker really felt that one!
Charles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker throws a low kick but Charles moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charles doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Walker misses.
Charles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
A quick step to the side and Walker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Charles.
Walker scores with a head kick. Charles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walker scores with a head kick. Charles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charles scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker jabs Charles right on the nose. Charles blinks but takes it well.
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 John Walker.
Well Walker 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Walker!
An out of breath John Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland De Ronceveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Ronceveux comes into the arena with Menousis blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Roland De Ronceveux !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Ronceveux throws out the jab.
De Ronceveux scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Meyer lands a nice hook to De Ronceveux 's body. De Ronceveux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot.
De Ronceveux looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
De Ronceveux slips under a jab.
De Ronceveux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and De Ronceveux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Meyer.
De Ronceveux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyer's calf.
De Ronceveux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from De Ronceveux .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer scores with a sloppy right hand. De Ronceveux should have avoided that one.
Meyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meyer blocks a leg kick.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
De Ronceveux lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer avoids the body shot from De Ronceveux .
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Ronceveux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
De Ronceveux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Ronceveux slips a straight right by Meyer.
Meyer checks a leg kick nicely.
De Ronceveux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Ronceveux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Ronceveux counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer throws the kick towards the body but De Ronceveux avoids it.
De Ronceveux gets a clinch.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but De Ronceveux is controlling him.
De Ronceveux lands with a short shot to the head.
De Ronceveux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Ronceveux has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
De Ronceveux stalls.
De Ronceveux lands with a right to the head.
De Ronceveux lands a body punch.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but De Ronceveux uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
De Ronceveux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Ronceveux or not.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer prevents a body shot from De Ronceveux .
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but De Ronceveux is controlling him.
De Ronceveux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Ronceveux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Ronceveux scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer blocks a body shot from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meyer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Ronceveux .
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Ronceveux .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
Meyer moves out of range as De Ronceveux throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Meyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Ronceveux checks it well.
De Ronceveux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Ronceveux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meyer scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Ronceveux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Ronceveux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Ronceveux dominated that round.
That's time! De Ronceveux 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meyer ducks right into an uppercut from De Ronceveux .
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Ronceveux throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
Meyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Ronceveux scores with a nice right hand.
De Ronceveux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Meyer does no damage.
De Ronceveux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meyer.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Ronceveux throws a chopping leg kick but Meyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Meyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meyer.
De Ronceveux lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
De Ronceveux digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
De Ronceveux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Ronceveux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
De Ronceveux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meyer on the side of the head.
De Ronceveux slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from De Ronceveux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Ronceveux tries a head kick but it misses.
De Ronceveux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Ronceveux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Ronceveux throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses.
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer with a jab.
Roland De Ronceveux is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
De Ronceveux tries to counter by clinching up but Meyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Ronceveux moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
De Ronceveux lands a jab to the head.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Ronceveux counters with a straight right hand.
De Ronceveux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Meyer
and De Ronceveux counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
De Ronceveux has closed the distance and engaged Meyer in a clinch.
Meyer blocks a body shot from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux misses with a punch on the inside.
De Ronceveux misses with the head strike.
Meyer blocks a body shot from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux blocks an uppercut.
Meyer prevents a body shot from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux lands a left hand.
De Ronceveux throws a head punch that misses.
De Ronceveux throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to De Ronceveux 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Ronceveux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Ronceveux - that landed with a thud.
Meyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
De Ronceveux working aggressively here.
De Ronceveux misses with a punch to the body.
De Ronceveux misses with a punch on the inside.
Roland De Ronceveux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Ronceveux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Ronceveux .
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
De Ronceveux lands with a left to the head.
Come on Meyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Ronceveux misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
Meyer tests De Ronceveux 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Ronceveux throws a front kick aimed at Meyer's knee but Meyer avoids it well.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux checks a low kick from Meyer.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Ronceveux with a hook.
De Ronceveux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Ronceveux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Ronceveux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Ronceveux is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
De Ronceveux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meyer lands a glancing blow to the side of De Ronceveux 's head.
Meyer moves away from the strike by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux thuds his right hand into Meyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Ronceveux pushes Meyer away with a front kick.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meyer misses with a looping right.
De Ronceveux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meyer thows a leg kick but De Ronceveux checks it
letting De Ronceveux counter with a right hand.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can De Ronceveux finish him?
De Ronceveux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Meyer will feel that in the morning.
Meyer tries to land a front kick but De Ronceveux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
De Ronceveux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Ronceveux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux slips a straight right by Meyer.
De Ronceveux throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
De Ronceveux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by De Ronceveux misses
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
De Ronceveux throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
De Ronceveux scores with a nice right hand.
Meyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Ronceveux finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyer's head.
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.
De Ronceveux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meyer is able to avoid easily.
De Ronceveux lands a nice shot that snaps Meyer's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Ronceveux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer throws a body punch but De Ronceveux moves out of range.
Meyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meyer scores with a sloppy right hand. De Ronceveux should have avoided that one.
That kick from Meyer tenderised De Ronceveux 's leg. De Ronceveux is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Ronceveux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
De Ronceveux tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Meyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meyer takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Ronceveux defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux stuns Meyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Ronceveux tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Ronceveux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Ronceveux throws a low kick, looking for Meyer's leg but Meyer calmly moves out of range.
De Ronceveux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Meyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Ronceveux cracks Meyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meyer with a jab.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Ronceveux throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Ronceveux checks a leg kick nicely.
De Ronceveux throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
De Ronceveux misses with a leg kick.
Meyer slips under a jab from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meyer to score with a decent uppercut.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. De Ronceveux moves away and avoids it.
De Ronceveux looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
De Ronceveux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meyer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
As Meyer backs away, De Ronceveux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ulrik Meyer just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Meyer misses.
De Ronceveux is looking to counter the offense by Meyer and move into the clinch.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyer blocks a leg kick.
De Ronceveux throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Ronceveux walks into a left hand.
Meyer wants to land a leg kick but De Ronceveux is out of range.
De Ronceveux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Ronceveux lands a jab-cross combination.
De Ronceveux cracks the inside of Meyer's front leg.
De Ronceveux is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer thows a body kick. De Ronceveux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Meyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Ronceveux .
That kick from Meyer tenderised De Ronceveux 's leg. De Ronceveux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ronceveux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer throws out a counter right but De Ronceveux avoids it with no problem.
De Ronceveux 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
De Ronceveux scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
De Ronceveux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Ronceveux tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing De Ronceveux back against the cage.
De Ronceveux manages to break the clinch.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
De Ronceveux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
De Ronceveux misses with a low kick.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Ronceveux doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Ronceveux is able to avoid easily.
De Ronceveux tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
De Ronceveux throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
A slow jab from De Ronceveux misses its intended target.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Meyer.
Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meyer avoids the head kick by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux misses the body punch
and Meyer counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. De Ronceveux does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Ronceveux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer avoids the body shot from De Ronceveux .
Meyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Ronceveux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer connects with an inside leg kick.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Ronceveux counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Meyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer catches De Ronceveux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Ronceveux feints and then cracks Meyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meyer down.
Meyer lands with a right hand.
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
The fight stays on the outside here - De Ronceveux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a nice shot that snaps De Ronceveux 's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Meyer connects with the punch.
Meyer slips under a jab from De Ronceveux .
Meyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Ronceveux s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meyer slips under a jab from De Ronceveux .
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
The fighters circling - De Ronceveux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Ronceveux throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Ronceveux misses with a low kick.
De Ronceveux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Ronceveux scores with a shot to the body.
De Ronceveux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Ronceveux throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meyer delivers a nice body kick.
Meyer misses with a leg kick
letting De Ronceveux counter with a right hand.
Meyer feints a jab promting De Ronceveux to slip. Meyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Ronceveux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Ronceveux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meyer scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Meyer as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from De Ronceveux misses.
Meyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Ronceveux finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Ronceveux defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Meyer lands a right hook to the body.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but De Ronceveux moved out of range.
De Ronceveux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyer's sensitive parts.
De Ronceveux throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Ronceveux just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meyer looks for the body kick but De Ronceveux saw that one coming.
As Meyer backs away, De Ronceveux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer cracks De Ronceveux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Ronceveux .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Ronceveux connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. De Ronceveux does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
De Ronceveux 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Ronceveux scrambles back to his feet.
Meyer connects with an inside leg kick.
De Ronceveux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from De Ronceveux .
Meyer throws a push kick but De Ronceveux slaps the foot to one side.
Meyer with a jab.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Ronceveux . De Ronceveux obviously looking to wear him down.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Ronceveux .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer slips under a jab from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux scores with a hook.
De Ronceveux scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Meyer throws a hook but De Ronceveux avoids it easily.
De Ronceveux lands an overhand right.
A jab from De Ronceveux does it's job there.
De Ronceveux keeps Meyer at a distance using the push kick.
De Ronceveux misses with a low kick.
Meyer cracks De Ronceveux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Ronceveux , right into the meat.
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux motions for Meyer to come forward. De Ronceveux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Ronceveux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from De Ronceveux misses the target.
Meyer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Ronceveux .
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Ronceveux .
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Meyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Ronceveux rushes Meyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Ronceveux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer is trying to push De Ronceveux away but De Ronceveux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
De Ronceveux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer prevents a body shot from De Ronceveux .
Meyer tries to work over De Ronceveux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Ronceveux tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
De Ronceveux has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
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 Roland De Ronceveux .
Well De Ronceveux 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland De Ronceveux !
Roland De Ronceveux retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Roland De Ronceveux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Ulrik Meyer had this to say: 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Maulovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jansson comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Shut Your Mouth . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Maulovski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Maulovski finds it's way through Jansson's defenses.
It looks like Jimmy Jansson has been cut.
Maulovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jansson.
Jansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maulovski swings widly with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a straight right hand.
Maulovski staying out of range there.
Maulovski throws a leg kick but Jansson checks it.
Maulovski misses with a hook. Jansson ducked under it nicely.
Maulovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jansson.
Jansson is looking to counter punch.
Jansson misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Maulovski misses.
Maulovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maulovski throws an overhand right that lands on Jansson's shoulder, as Jansson tries to avoid the shot.
Jansson throwing a counter right hand but Maulovski manages to avoid it.
Maulovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jansson.
Maulovski swinging wildly here.
Maulovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Maulovski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maulovski. That's going to slow Jansson down.
Jansson tries to keep at a distance but Maulovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jansson tries to circle away but Maulovski has him pinned against the cage.
Maulovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jansson backwards.
Maulovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jansson backwards.
A short right from Maulovski.
Maulovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maulovski.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maulovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maulovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maulovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jansson pushes Maulovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jansson scores with a shot to the side of Maulovski's head.
Maulovski tries a body shot but Jansson blocks it.
I was talking to Jansson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maulovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jansson backwards.
Jansson is rocked!
Jansson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Maulovski.
Oh Jansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimmy Jansson's cut is getting worse.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski just leaning against Jansson, taking a breather.
Jansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maulovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jansson blocking some punches.
Jansson blocking some punches.
Jansson seems to have got his legs back now.
Maulovski throws a big uppercut that drops Jansson! More strikes from Maulovski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jansson lies dazed against the cage as Maulovski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maulovski!
Yuri Maulovski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Yuri Maulovski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lump Beefrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taras Shevchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Beefrock.
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beefrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko postures up in Beefrock's guard and throws a big left but Beefrock blocks it.
Beefrock pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beefrock looking to control.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
Beefrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Beefrock keeps moving.
Beefrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko with a nice head shot there.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beefrock managing to control the position.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock working a defensive guard here.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Beefrock is keeping the position.
Beefrock trying to keep a closed guard but Shevchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Shevchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefrock pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock looking to control.
Beefrock seems keen to control Shevchenko's posture.
Shevchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko with a nice head shot there.
Beefrock looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefrock keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shevchenko trying to control but Beefrock is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beefrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko working some strikes from top position.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Beefrock's control of his arms but Beefrock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefrock is trying to control the position but Shevchenko postures up.
Shevchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shevchenko looks for a takedown but Beefrock sprawls well.
Beefrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Beefrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shevchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beefrock counters with a body kick.
Shevchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beefrock did well to prevent Shevchenko getting side control.
Shevchenko working the head and body with strikes.
Shevchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefrock defending well though.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beefrock can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko is keen to just control but Beefrock is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shevchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beefrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko postures up in Beefrock's guard and throws a big left but Beefrock blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beefrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beefrock is trying to control the position but Shevchenko postures up.
Beefrock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shevchenko landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beefrock's head.
Shevchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beefrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Beefrock keeps moving.
Shevchenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Beefrock's brow.
Shevchenko is working Beefrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shevchenko lands a couple of digs.
Shevchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Shevchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefrock has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefrock has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko passes into half guard.
Beefrock trying to control from the bottom.
Shevchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beefrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shevchenko.
Beefrock is trying to maintain the position but Shevchenko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beefrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beefrock defends it well.
Shevchenko is keen to just control but Beefrock is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taras Shevchenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beefrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shevchenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beefrock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beefrock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock is looking to improve his position.
Shevchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shevchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefrock is just riding it out for now. Shevchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Shevchenko is pressing down on Beefrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beefrock is holding on for now.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko slips a nice elbow through Beefrock's hands, connecting with Beefrock's forehead.
Shevchenko throwing shots but Beefrock is blocking nicely.
Beefrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beefrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lump Beefrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Shevchenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko is nestled in close to Beefrock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shevchenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shevchenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shevchenko scoring with strikes but Beefrock is staying in there.
Shevchenko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beefrock scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shevchenko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shevchenko stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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