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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.



176 cm
31
171 lbs
23 - 14 - 2
184 cm
36
182 lbs
30 - 17 - 2
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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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 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renninger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renninger throws out a leg kick but Kukko moves out of range and Renninger only half commits.
Renninger scores with a decent looking hook.
Renninger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Renninger connects with an inside leg kick.
Renninger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko lands the left hand.
Kukko is looking to slow Renninger down with leg kicks.

Renninger forces Kukko back against the cage and clinches.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the head but Kukko blocks with his arms.
Renninger missing with knees to the body.
Renninger misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Renninger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kukko.
A frustrated look appears on Renninger's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kukko has picked Renninger up - he's going for a ride! Kukko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Renninger is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Renninger trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renninger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is trying to control. Renninger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renninger is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renninger avoid being mounted?
Renninger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger gets back to full guard.
Renninger is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. Renninger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Renninger!

Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukko controlling the position.
Kukko trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kukko is pulling down on Renninger's head to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Renninger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kukko's face.

Kukko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Renninger can't fight it off and eventually Kukko manages to take the fight to the floor. Renninger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Renninger pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Renninger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kukko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Renninger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Renninger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Renninger blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Renninger misses with a right hand
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kukko throws a right hand that Renninger ducks under and follows up with a left that Renninger also avoids with ease.
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renninger is able to avoid easily.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renninger defends it nicely.
Renninger tries to counter with a clinch but Kukko shakes him off and moves away.
Kukko swings widly with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Renninger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukko misses with a double jab.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renninger. Renninger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Renninger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kukko is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Renninger misses with the body kick

and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Renninger didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kukko's guard.

Renninger is stalling in the full guard.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Renninger looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko has control of Renninger's left arm, preventing Renninger from doing any damage.
Renninger won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Kukko seems keen to control Renninger's posture.
Renninger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renninger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kukko controls Renninger momentarily but Renninger frees himself.
Renninger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Renninger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Renninger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but Renninger is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko wants to control the position but Renninger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kukko trying to control here.

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.
Kukko is trying to stand up here but Renninger is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Renninger fails to land with a series of punches.
Renninger pushes Kukko away with a front kick.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Renninger sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Renninger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kukko throws a hook but Renninger avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but Renninger gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Kukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Renninger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Kukko misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Renninger as Kukko shoots in.
Kukko throws a poor cross that misses

and Renninger moves into the clinch.
Kukko has Renninger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renninger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Renninger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renninger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kukkos head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Renninger.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Renninger has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Rokki Kukko has been cut.
Renninger lands with a left to the head.
Renninger lands a right hand.

Renninger breaks from the clinch.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
Renninger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Renninger after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renninger scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Renninger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renninger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Kukko dives in for a single leg takedown but Renninger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renninger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Renninger lands with a slapping head kick.
Kukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renninger doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renninger.

Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Renninger to the ground. Kukko is now in Renninger's guard.
Kukko stands up over Renninger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Renninger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Renninger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Renninger working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renninger is keeping the position for now.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Renninger's head.
Renninger looking for a sweep. Not yet Renninger, not yet.
Kukko postures up.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kukko throws a strike but Renninger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renninger's guard.

Kukko forces his way into half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukko with the ground and pound but Renninger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Renninger looking to control.
Kukko 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
Renninger has control of Kukko's left arm, preventing Kukko from doing any damage.
Kukko works over Renninger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kukko trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.

Renninger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Renninger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!

Richard Renninger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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G S C
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



175 cm
26
175 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
185 cm
37
186 lbs
31 - 20 - 2
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Kramer's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kramer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Kramer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kramer scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier misses with a head kick.
Kramer throws a wild body kick that Portier sees coming a mile off.
Portier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kramer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Portier.
Portier throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer throws a solid leg kick but Portier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kramer.
Portier misses the shot to the body.
Kramer throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier moves out of range as Kramer strikes.
Kramer scores with a nice strike.
Kramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kramer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portier.
Kramer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kramer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portier to score with a decent uppercut.
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portier connects with a solid leg kick.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Kramer does no damage.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kramer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Portier scores with a nice right hand.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer lands with a nice combination. Portier backs away looking to recover.
Portier works the jab nicely.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
A head kick misses from Portier.
A quick step to the side and Kramer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kramer.
Portier motions for Kramer to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer attempts a counter takedown but Portier avoids it well and moves away.
Portier cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kramer looks to land a left hand but Portier moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Portier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Portier misses with the combination.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portier misses with a body shot.
Portier throws a jab when Kramer was well out of range.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer feints and then cracks Portier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Portier down.
Portier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kramer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kramer looks to throw the jab but Portier is out of range.
Portier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kramer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer catches Portier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to chop away at Kramer's legs.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Kramer dives in and grabs Portier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Portier pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Portier thumps Kramer with a low kick.
Portier tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
Portier misses with a low kick as Kramer jumps back.
Portier blocks a head kick by Kramer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Portier blocks a head kick by Kramer.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Portier misses with a low kick.
As Portier backs away, Kramer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kramer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Portier!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Portier scores with a sloppy right hand. Kramer should have avoided that one.
Portier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kramer's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Portier.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kramer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a body shot
and Portier counters with a good low kick that Kramer was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Portier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kramer's calf.
Portier throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portier cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portier stuffs the takedown attempt from Kramer. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Portier tries to clinch up.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Portier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kramer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kramer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kramer throws a shot to the body.
Portier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Kramer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Portier misses.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Kramer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kramer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kramer.
Kramer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Portier misses with a double jab
letting Kramer counter with a right hand.
Portier lands a jab to the nose.
Portier cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Kramer connects with an inside leg kick.
Portier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Kramer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Portier connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramer. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer moves away from the strike by Portier.
Portier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Kramer is rocked!
Kramer punishes Portier's body with a nice straight punch.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Kramer moves out of range of the body kick from Portier.
Kramer tried to score with a low kick but Portier checks it.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer scores with the left hand. Portier knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Kramer blocks the leg kick.
Kramer throws a front kick aimed at Portier's knee but Portier avoids it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kramer works Portier's body with a nice hook.
Portier is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier blocks the body kick.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kramer. Portier shrugs it off though.
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier lands a jab.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kramer counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kramer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kramer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kramer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kramer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kramer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Portier throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
As Portier backs away, Kramer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kramer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kramer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

A head kick lands from Kramer that sends Portier to the canvas. Portier tries to scramble back to his feet but Kramer brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Linkin Portier has been cut.
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!
Kramer trying to control the position but Portier is working away.
The referee asks Kramer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kramer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Portier tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer in the domination position with Portier hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Portier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Portier being controlled for a moment.

Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Portier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Portier struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Portier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kramer throws an elbow but Portier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Portier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kramer.
Kramer in the domination position with Portier hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kramer.
Kramer working the ground and pound but Portier is defending the strikes.
Kramer working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
An elbow from Kramer crashes against the mat.
Kramer trying to control the position but Portier is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Erik Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kramer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Portier is not content to let Kramer control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kramer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Portier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Portier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Portier is not content to let Kramer control the position.

Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Portier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!

Linkin Portier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Ridgway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier comes to the cage accompanied by Forever Angel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



176 cm
31
186 lbs
18 - 9 - 4
169 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Bullet Proof System
Milwaukee's Best 160


Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Conviction


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 18 - 9 - 4, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Ridgway!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgway is looking to score with low kicks.
Couturier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ridgway. That one must have hurt.
Couturier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridgway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gary Ridgway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgway throws a wild body kick that Couturier sees coming a mile off.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgway misses with a body shot.
Ridgway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couturier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ridgway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couturier with a jab.
Ridgway dives in for a single leg takedown but Couturier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ridgway misses the body punch
and Couturier counters with a good low kick that Ridgway was not able to check.
Couturier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couturier.
Couturier tries to counter with a takedown but Ridgway is quick to defend against it.
Couturier cracks the inside of Ridgway's front leg.
Ridgway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couturier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Gary Ridgway has been cut.
Ridgway throws a head kick but Couturier moves out of range.
Couturier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridgway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Couturier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couturier tries to clinch

and Ridgway counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couturier won't be happy with that.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Couturier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ridgway working away.
Couturier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ridgway scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgway works to advance to full mount. Couturier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgway working the ground and pound effectively.
Couturier tries to lock up and control but Ridgway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ridgway lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ridgway landing punches.
Ridgway dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgway is landing with some decent strikes but Couturier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Couturier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Ridgway connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Couturier is rocked!
Ridgway softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Couturier is out cold! Ridgway jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Ridgway!
An out of breath Gary Ridgway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



175 cm
30
187 lbs
22 - 11 - 0
182 cm
31
178 lbs
24 - 7 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saibot enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saibot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.

Saibot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strange stacks Saibot on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strange!
Saibot sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strange controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saibot actively working from the bottom here.

Strange is working for a submission of some sort.

Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot has hold of Strange's hands but Strange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strange not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strange working Saibot over with strikes.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strange scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Strange is working for a kimura but Saibot is defending it quite comfortably.
Saibot is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Strange wants to work for an arm triangle but Saibot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Strange is controlling well.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is adopting a defensive guard.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saibot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strange.
Saibot trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Strange drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Saibot's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Strange's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Strange drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Saibot's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strange thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strange with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.

Strange shoots in and gets a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Strange postures up in Saibot's guard and throws a big left but Saibot blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strange dominated that round.
That's time! Strange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Strange tries to clinch up
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Strange's defenses.
Strange slips under a jab from Saibot.
Strange moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strange lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Strange misses
and Saibot counters with a big right hand! Oh Strange is in trouble here! Saibot follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Simon Strange had this to say: 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranky Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion has chosen ˇMAYDAY! - Last One Standing as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



200 cm
25
275 lbs
11 - 6 - 0
213 cm
33
243 lbs
23 - 14 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Lion Fightwear


Urban Fighter
Invictus


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranky Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion throws out a powerful jab.
Wong dives in for a single leg takedown but Scorpion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Wong avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Wong.
Scorpion throws out a counter right but Wong avoids it with no problem.
Wong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ranky Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion catches Wong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion slaps away a takedown attempt from Wong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scorpion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong preventing the sweep.
Wong being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wong is looking to pass into half guard but Scorpion pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scorpion is in guard.

Scorpion trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Scorpion stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
Scorpion postures up and lands a big shot to Wong's brow.
Scorpion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scorpion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scorpion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorpion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wong's head.
Wong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong controls Scorpion momentarily but Scorpion frees himself.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scorpion is one step ahead there.
Scorpion landing with the ground and pound.
Scorpion trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Scorpion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scorpion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scorpion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scorpion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Wong is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion cracks Wong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Scorpion immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Scorpion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranky Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Ranky Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



168 cm
35
146 lbs
31 - 15 - 2
175 cm
23
156 lbs
14 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Invictus
Bullet Proof System


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 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Tyraanicao moves his leg out of the way.
Tyraanicao defending well as Beckett loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao is looking to slow Beckett down with leg kicks.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beckett.
Tyraanicao throws out a loose jab but Beckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it well and moves away.
Beckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyraanicao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Beckett's ribcage but misses.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett throws a hook but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckett's calf.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyraanicao throws a solid leg kick but Beckett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyraanicao.
Beckett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beckett staying out of range there.
Tyraanicao lands an overhand right.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett throws a low kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick which misses Beckett's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckett tries to avoid it.
Tyraanicao walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Beckett scores with a kick to the body.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Beckett misses.
Tyraanicao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beckett eats them both and turns towards Tyraanicao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beckett throws a shot from downtown. Tyraanicao moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckett.
Beckett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyraanicao pinned against the cage. Tyraanicao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyraanicao moves away from the strike by Beckett.
The fighters circling - Beckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao throws a front kick aimed at Beckett's knee but Beckett avoids it well.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyraanicao.
A leg kick checked by Tyraanicao.
Beckett throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Beckett blocks the body kick.
Beckett throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Beckett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beckett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyraanicao cracks Beckett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut.
Beckett misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tyraanicao does it's job there.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett backing away here, and Tyraanicao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyraanicao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Tyraanicao is quick to defend against it.
Beckett scoring well with a low kick there.
Beckett's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beckett swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao dips to his left and cracks Beckett with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyraanicao. That's going to slow Beckett down.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Beckett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beckett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beckett looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beckett misses the jab.
Tyraanicao tries a quick counter leg kick but Beckett is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Beckett.
Beckett thumps Tyraanicao with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beckett scores with a leg kick.
Beckett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyraanicao looks to land a right hand but Beckett moved out of range.
Beckett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beckett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyraanicao is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Beckett blocks the low kick.
Beckett jabs Tyraanicao right on the nose. Tyraanicao blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beckett checks a leg kick.
Beckett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
Beckett throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Beckett misses with a looping left.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Tyraanicao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beckett thuds his right hand into Tyraanicao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beckett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyraanicao will feel that in the morning.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao misses with a double jab.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckett throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Tyraanicao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyraanicao misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Beckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyraanicao. Beckett shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Beckett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beckett slips under a jab.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao throws out a loose jab but Beckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckett. That did some damage!
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Beckett's ribcage but misses.
Beckett walks into a left hand.
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckett connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyraanicao! But no joy.
Beckett staying out of range there.
Beckett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Tyraanicao slips the punch.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Beckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyraanicao counters with a body kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
Beckett throws a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head but Tyraanicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Tyraanicao is quick to defend against it.
Beckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beckett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyraanicao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyraanicao sizes up Beckett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beckett checks a leg kick nicely.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Tyraanicao is quick to defend against it.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick from Beckett.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao defending well as Beckett loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyraanicao misses.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Tyraanicao moves his leg out of the way.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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!
Beckett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyraanicao takes one to the chin there.
Tyraanicao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beckett under the eye.
Beckett looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Tyraanicao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyraanicao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckett can pounce on him.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Beckett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beckett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyraanicao can pounce on him.
Tyraanicao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao flicks out a counter leg kick but Beckett steps away.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckett if he has to take too many more of those.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook.
Tyraanicao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyraanicao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyraanicao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Beckett misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beckett moves out of range of the body kick from Tyraanicao.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyraanicao as he connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao lands with an overhand left.
Tyraanicao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyraanicao scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao lands a glancing blow to the side of Beckett's head.
Beckett throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Beckett is out of range.
Beckett moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Beckett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett throws a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head but Tyraanicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyraanicao misses with a kick to the body.
Beckett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyraanicao on the side of the head.
Beckett feints and then cracks Tyraanicao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyraanicao down.
Tyraanicao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Tyraanicao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyraanicao tries to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Beckett ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyraanicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyraanicao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckett.
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 Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Beckett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Beckett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao is out of range.
Beckett swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Beckett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckett.
Beckett lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beckett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyraanicao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick.
Tyraanicao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Tyraanicao slips the punch.
Tyraanicao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
Beckett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beckett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckett's head.
Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckett.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Beckett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Beckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao flicks out a counter leg kick but Beckett steps away.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Beckett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao is out of range.
Tyraanicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao cracks Beckett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Beckett.
Tyraanicao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beckett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyraanicao misses.
Beckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beckett doesn't seem bothered though.
Beckett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Beckett.
Tyraanicao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Beckett.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyraanicao blocks the leg kick.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckett throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot.
Beckett misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Beckett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckett. That did some damage!
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beckett slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Beckett slaps the foot to one side.
Beckett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyraanicao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beckett misses with a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beckett throws out a powerful jab.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyraanicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyraanicao as he jumps to the side.
Beckett connects with a nice looking jab.
Beckett throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a two punch combo.
Beckett throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao avoids them all with ease.
Tyraanicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beckett swings widly with a right hand
and Beckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckett blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyraanicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beckett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyraanicao is just out of range.
Beckett cracks the inside of Tyraanicao's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyraanicao 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 Beckett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beckett shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao tries to sprawl out of it but Beckett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyraanicao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beckett.
Beckett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Beckett.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Beckett avoids a kick to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyraanicao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!
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82%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



192 cm
25
222 lbs
17 - 6 - 0
184 cm
31
212 lbs
21 - 12 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof


Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dias Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dias Jimenez.
Gloom fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Gloom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands a body punch.
Dias Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Guido Gloom has been cut.
Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gloom misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gloom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dias Jimenez tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gloom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dias Jimenez blocking some punches.
Gloom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Gloom avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias Jimenez lands a shot to the body.
Gloom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Gloom fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dias Jimenez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias Jimenez.
Still in the clinch, Dias Jimenez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Dias Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Dias Jimenez.
Gloom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dias Jimenez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Gloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias Jimenez connects with a leg kick. Gloom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dias Jimenez connects with a leg kick. Gloom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. That's going to slow Gloom down.
The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez checks it.
A good leg kick by Dias Jimenez.
Gloom connects with a crisp jab.
Gloom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gloom feinted with a counter takedown.

Dias Jimenez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gloom takes an elbow to the temple.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Gloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gloom.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside.
Gloom wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias Jimenez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gloom swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez can't find room to land a body shot as Gloom controls the action.
Gloom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gloom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hand.
Dias Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gloom fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow.
Dias Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Dias Jimenez.
Gloom misses with some punches.
Gloom tries to break free but Dias Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Dias Jimenez lands an uppercut.

Gloom is rocked!
Dias Jimenez lands a shot to the body.
Oh Gloom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Gloom takes an elbow to the temple.

Guido Gloom's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside that Gloom shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gloom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gloom drops to his knees and Dias Jimenez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Dias Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC -TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



180 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 1
172 cm
33
183 lbs
22 - 10 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Conviction


Hellbent


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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spiteri has a takedown stuffed.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hill throws a front kick that sends Spiteri stumbling back into the cage.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spiteri scores with a nice strike.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri moves away from the strike by Hill.

Spiteri feints and as Hill raises his hands in defense, Spiteri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spiteri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spiteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hill working for a triangle but Spiteri defends it easily.
Spiteri working some strikes from top position.
Spiteri trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill keeping full guard, as Spiteri tries to pass.
Spiteri trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Spiteri throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hill being controlled here momentarily.
Hill stays in close to Spiteri's body and controls the position.
Spiteri looking to control.
Hill distracts Spiteri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spiteri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spiteri's back!
Hill struggling to land strikes to the head as Spiteri covers up.
Spiteri trying to control but not successfully.
Hill connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Spiteri to escape the position.
Spiteri tries to roll but Hill sticks to his back.
Spiteri trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is hanging on to Spiteri's back as he tries to escape.
Spiteri is keeping busy.
Hill is trying to stick to Spiteri's back but Spiteri is turning into Hill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spiteri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Spiteri sits in half guard.
Spiteri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spiteri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hill defending well though.
Spiteri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hill!
Spiteri lands a couple of good shots and Hill has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hill can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Hill misses with a left hand
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri misses with a right hand
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Spiteri's belly button to the back.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Hill.
Spiteri tries to land a leg kick but Hill saw it coming and moves away.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Spiteri off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hill enables Spiteri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spiteri trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill wants to sweep here but Spiteri controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spiteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Spiteri from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spiteri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Spiteri from controlling successfully.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is controlling Hill's trapped leg to prevent Hill from advancing to side control.
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spiteri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiteri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hill is taking a breather. Spiteri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spiteri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spiteri looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiteri trying to control from the bottom.
Spiteri is looking to improve his position.
Hill wants to take a breather but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Hill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri misses the jab.
Hill cracks the inside of Spiteri's front leg.
A combination from Spiteri does no damage.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Hill lands with a cross.

Spiteri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hill's guard.
Spiteri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill wants to sweep here but Spiteri controlling him for the moment.
Spiteri landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Spiteri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Spiteri throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiteri looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Hill.
Spiteri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Spiteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiteri tries to avoid it.
Hill throws out a leg kick but Spiteri moves out of range and Hill only half commits.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri connects with a single shot there.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Hill slams his shin into Spiteri's torso.
Good standup being displayed there by Spiteri as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Spiteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiteri misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spiteri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiteri is able to avoid easily.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spiteri just manages to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a sloppy body shot

and Hill moves into the clinch.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Hill lands an uppercut.

Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spiteri's calf.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spiteri throws out the jab.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spiteri counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Spiteri on that attempt.
Dave Spiteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Hill.

Spiteri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hill is trying to defend but Spiteri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spiteri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri scoring with punches to the head and body.

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hill looking for a guillotine here but Spiteri defends easily.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Spiteri is stalling in the full guard.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.

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 Jericho Hill.
I think Spiteri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Spiteri!

After the big win, Dave Spiteri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Tallon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!



171 cm
26
145 lbs
18 - 5 - 0
169 cm
32
141 lbs
35 - 14 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Arcticus University: London
Pitt Nutrition 160Q!


Museum of Monsters & Madmen


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon blocks a leg kick.
Tallon takes a swing at Of Rivia's ribcage but misses.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Of Rivia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Of Rivia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tallon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tallon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
Of Rivia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia lands a jab to the head.
Of Rivia throws a head kick but Tallon moves out of range.
Of Rivia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tallon.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Of Rivia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia dips to his left and cracks Tallon with an uppercut!
Tallon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tallon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Of Rivia clinches up against the cage.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon pushes Of Rivia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Of Rivia misses with some punches.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Of Rivia.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Rivia backwards.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Of Rivia's efforts to push away.
Of Rivia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Rivia lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Tallon lands an uppercut.

Tallon decides to pull guard.
Of Rivia being controlled here momentarily.
Of Rivia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Of Rivia controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Rivia looking to pass the guard.
Of Rivia is fighting to break Tallon's control of his arms but Tallon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Of Rivia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tallon has his feet on Of Rivia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Of Rivia clinches up with Tallon and pushes him back against the cage.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tallons head.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.

Of Rivia manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tallon!
Tallon digs a good body shot into Of Rivia's ribs.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Of Rivia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Tallon works Of Rivia's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Tallon moves in looking to clinch but Of Rivia pushes him off.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Of Rivia lands a really nice looking cross but Tallon seems unphased.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
As Tallon backs away, Of Rivia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tallon scores with a kick to the body.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses with a hook to the body
and Tallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Rivia misses with an uppercut
and Tallon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Of Rivia is breathing heavily.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Of Rivia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tallon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Of Rivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tallon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Of Rivia will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Of Rivia.
Tallon misses the jab.
Of Rivia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Rivia blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallon tries to clinch up.
Of Rivia loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Of Rivia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Of Rivia tries to keep at a distance but Tallon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Rivia.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Rivia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Rivia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Of Rivia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Rivia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon is working Of Rivia over against the cage.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Of Rivia misses with the head strike.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Of Rivia has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries a body shot but Of Rivia blocks it.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Nice body punch from Of Rivia.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Tallon cracks Of Rivia with a nice body shot.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Rivia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Of Rivia backwards.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Rivia stalling the fight.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Rivia misses with some punches.
Of Rivia throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon is working Of Rivia over against the cage.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Of Rivia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Of Rivia's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Rivia.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
Of Rivia blocking some punches.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Of Rivias head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Of Rivia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Of Rivia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Of Rivia fails to land.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Of Rivia misses with a punch to the body.

Of Rivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Of Rivia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Tallon scores with a head kick.
Of Rivia throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a low kick, right behind Of Rivia 's knee.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Rivia rather than just go for the knockout.
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Tallon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
and Of Rivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Of Rivia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Of Rivia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Of Rivia swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
Of Rivia throws a looping overhand right but Tallon ducks down to avoid it.
Tallon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Of Rivia shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Rivia missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tallon tries to clinch up but Of Rivia circles away and keeps his distance.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia tries to clinch up but Tallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Of Rivia moves to clinch but Tallon breaks away
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Of Rivia misses.
Tallon moves out of range as Of Rivia throws a body kick.
Of Rivia misses with a looping left.
Of Rivia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tallon will feel that in the morning.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tallon rushes Of Rivia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Rivia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Of Rivia.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia taking a breather.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Rivia taking a breather.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia is trying to force a seperation but Tallon has the dominant position.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tallon digs a right hand into Of Rivia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Of Rivia's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Tallon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries a body shot but Of Rivia blocks it.
Of Rivia blocking some punches.
Of Rivia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon works on Of Rivia's body with a couple of short punches.
Of Rivia working aggressively here.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Of Rivia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon wants to stall.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Rivia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Rivia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Of Rivia blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Of Rivia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon tries a body shot but Of Rivia blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Of Rivia.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon works on Of Rivia's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Tallon jabs at Of Rivia's body.
Tallon tries to clinch but Of Rivia moves out of range.

Tallon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Rivia, pushing him back against the cage.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Of Rivia.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Rivia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.

Of Rivia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Rivia scores with a shot to the body.

Of Rivia closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Of Rivia controls the action.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Of Rivia controls his hands.
Of Rivia working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Of Rivia tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Of Rivia back against the cage.
Of Rivia has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Of Rivia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sean Tallon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Of Rivia.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Of Rivia.
Tallon lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Of Rivia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Of Rivias head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Of Rivia.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Of Rivia's head.
Tallon gets through Of Rivia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon tries to work over Of Rivia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Of Rivia controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Of Rivia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Rivia.
Tallon stalling in the clinch.
Tallon working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.

Of Rivia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Rivia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tallon missing with a left hand there. Of Rivia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tallon lands an overhand right.

Tallon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Rivia, pushing him back against the cage.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Rivia lands with a left to the head.
Of Rivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Of Rivia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Of Rivia has Tallon pressed against the cage.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Rivia misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Of Rivia prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Of Rivia scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Of Rivia controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Of Rivia's belly button to the back.
Of Rivia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Of Rivia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Of Rivia moves away and avoids it.
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Rivia loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Of Rivia throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Rivia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Rivia throws a solid leg kick but Tallon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Of Rivia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon tries to clinch but Of Rivia is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick.
Of Rivia misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Rivia misses the target.
A nice side step and Tallon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tallon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tallon.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Rivia is looking to slow Tallon down with leg kicks.
Of Rivia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Rivia moves away.
Tallon blocks a low kick nicely.
Of Rivia takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon punishes Of Rivia's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Of Rivia takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Rivia is just out of range.
Of Rivia avoids a kick to the body.
Of Rivia tries to counter by clinching up but Tallon breaks away and moves out of range.
Geralt Of Rivia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon cracks Of Rivia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Of Rivia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Of Rivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Of Rivia's hands.
Of Rivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Tallon ducks right into an uppercut from Of Rivia.

Tallon has Of Rivia up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Of Rivia.
Tallon is working Of Rivia over against the cage.

Tallon decides to pull guard.
Tallon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tallon wants to stand up but Of Rivia is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon seems keen to control Of Rivia's posture.
Of Rivia stops Tallon from standing up.
Of Rivia is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallon has wrist control.

Tallon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Of Rivia throws a poor cross that misses
and Tallon counters with a low kick, right behind Of Rivia 's knee.
Of Rivia throws a push kick but Tallon slaps the foot to one side.
Of Rivia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tallon. Tallon obviously looking to wear him down.

Tallon darts in and clinches Of Rivia up against the cage.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tallon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Of Rivia avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon is leaning against Of Rivia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Of Rivia controls the action.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Of Rivia backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Tallon decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon is trying to control the position but Of Rivia postures up.

Tallon kicks Of Rivia off and gets to his feet.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Of Rivia.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Rivia.
Tallon is looking to slow Of Rivia down with leg kicks.

Tallon rushes Of Rivia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Of Rivia.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!

In his post fight interview, Sean Tallon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Geralt Of Rivia was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit.'.
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Turpin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



194 cm
37
256 lbs
50 - 25 - 0
195 cm
33
242 lbs
33 - 11 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)


Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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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 50 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga lands with a shot to the body.
Turpin throws a wild body kick that Slinga sees coming a mile off.
Turpin takes a swing at Slinga's ribcage but misses.
Turpin lunges at Slinga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slinga's hand.
A jab from Slinga does it's job there.
Turpin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slinga throws a hook but Turpin avoids it easily.
Slinga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slinga misses with an uppercut
and Turpin counters with a low kick, right behind Slinga 's knee.
Turpin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slinga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Slinga.
Turpin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slinga finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpin's head.
Slinga digs a good body shot into Turpin's ribs.
Turpin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slinga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slinga scores with a push kick.
Turpin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Slinga connects with a right hand. Turpin shakes it off.
Slinga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slinga misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slinga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Turpin misses with a body punch
and Slinga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turpin really felt that one!
Turpin is looking to land body kicks.
Slinga looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
And Turpin responds with a good body kick, but Slinga manages to step out the way in time.
Slinga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turpin's head backwards.
Slinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slinga scores with a shot to the body.
Slinga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turpin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slinga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slinga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slinga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turpin if he has to take too many more of those.
Turpin looks winded!
Both fighters circling a little - Slinga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slinga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gun Slinga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Slinga.
Slinga lands a high kick!
A solid body kick from Turpin.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a body shot.
That kick from Slinga tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turpin misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turpin moves away from the strike by Slinga.
Slinga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turpin finds it's way round the side to connect with Slinga's head.
Turpin swings for the body but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga misses with a body shot.
Slinga throws the kick towards the body but Turpin avoids it.
Turpin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slinga.
Slinga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slinga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slinga takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Turpin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slinga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Turpin misses.
Slinga misses with a body kick.
Turpin tries a quick counter leg kick but Slinga is wise to it.
Turpin walks into a straight right hand from Slinga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga's corner calls for a 1-2. Slinga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slinga lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slinga. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slinga.
Turpin unleashes a big counter combination but Slinga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slinga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Turpin.
Slinga throwing a counter right hand but Turpin manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slinga.
Slinga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turpin backs up against the cage.
Turpin throws a wild body kick that Slinga sees coming a mile off.
Slinga thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses.
Slinga throws an off balance right hand
and Turpin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turpin ducks under a wild hook from Slinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Slinga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Slinga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinga is looking to counter punch.
Slinga jabs Turpin right on the nose. Turpin blinks but takes it well.
Slinga checks a low kick from Turpin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turpin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slinga has got the better of the exchanges.
Slinga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turpin.
A clash of legs there as Slinga blocks the low kick.
Turpin throws a low kick but Slinga moves out of range easily.
Turpin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slinga throws a hook but Turpin avoids it easily.
Slinga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga throws a low kick, looking for Turpin's leg but Turpin calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slinga.
Turpin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slinga.
Turpin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slinga rather than just go for the knockout.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinga manages to avoid it.
Slinga throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turpin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slinga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slinga looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Turpin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turpin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slinga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turpin can do to turn this around?
Slinga lands a jab to the head.
Slinga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Slinga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinga lands a jab to the head.
Turpin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slinga throws an overhand right that lands on Turpin's shoulder, as Turpin tries to avoid the shot.
Slinga avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
Turpin swinging wildly here.
Slinga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Slinga misses.
Slinga wants to clinch up but Turpin keeps it at a distance.
Turpin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slinga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinga throws a lazy right hand but Turpin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slinga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slinga.
Slinga lands a really nice looking cross but Turpin seems unphased.
Turpin scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turpin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slinga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga scores with a jab.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slinga.
Turpin keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpin blocks a head kick by Slinga.
Turpin misses with a straight right.
Slinga throws a shot from downtown. Turpin moves away and avoids it.
Turpin misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turpin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinga's sensitive parts.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Slinga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slinga checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Turpin thinks about the counter body kick.
Gun Slinga is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpin scores with a hook to the body. Slinga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick from Slinga.
Slinga lands a nice hook to Turpin's body. Turpin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slinga connects with a body shot.
Turpin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slinga lands with a nice body kick.
Slinga takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinga moves away.
Turpin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Slinga stuns Turpin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turpin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Slinga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Slinga dips to his left and cracks Turpin with an uppercut!
Slinga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinga misses with a straight left.
Turpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinga.
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Turpin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slinga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slinga moves out of range of the body kick.
Turpin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turpin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turpin counters with a stiff right hand.
Slinga throws a body kick that misses.
Turpin tries to land a leg kick but Slinga saw it coming and moves away.
Turpin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turpin if he has to take too many more of those.
Turpin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinga throws a hook but Turpin blocks it.
A solid body kick from Slinga.
Turpin throws a body kick that misses.
Slinga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinga throws the kick towards the body but Turpin avoids it.
Turpin unleashes a big counter combination but Slinga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slinga misses with a wild body shot.
Turpin digs a good body shot into Slinga's ribs.
Slinga blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slinga throws a lazy head kick
and Turpin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
A big left from Turpin misses.
A quick step to the side and Slinga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga wants to land a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Slinga lands a high kick!
Slinga misses with a lunging right hand
and Turpin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turpin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slinga.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
Turpin lands with a shot to the body.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
Turpin connects with a body shot that sends Slinga's belly button to the back.
Slinga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slinga throws a leg kick but Turpin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turpin throws a series of punches but Slinga avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands an overhand right.
Slinga throws a leg kick
and Turpin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turpin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turpin avoids a kick to the body.
Turpin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slinga moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
Turpin looks to land a right hand but Slinga moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slinga, as that shot connected.
Turpin misses the jab.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Slinga misses with a body shot.
Turpin works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slinga.
Slinga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Slinga throws a jab when Turpin was well out of range.
Turpin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slinga digs a good hook to Turpin's body.
Slinga is looking to clinch but Turpin is avoiding it.
Slinga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slinga feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Slinga closes the distance and pushes Turpin back into the cage.
Slinga digs a right hand underneath Turpin's ribcage. Turpin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slinga lands with a short shot to the head.
Slinga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turpin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Turpin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Randolph Turpin just about did enough to take it.
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.


Slinga lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinga throws a jab when Turpin was well out of range.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpin is looking to land body kicks.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slinga.
Slinga lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slinga, right into the meat.
Turpin throws the kick towards the body but Slinga avoids it.
Slinga cracks Turpin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga connects with an inside leg kick.
Slinga throws a leg kick that misses.
Turpin misses with a hook to the body
and Slinga counters with a body kick that stops Turpin in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga lands a body shot.
Slinga thumps Turpin with a low kick.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Slinga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slinga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin throws a looping overhand right but Slinga ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga lands a body shot.
Slinga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turpin takes a step back to recover.
Turpin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turpin misses with a body shot.
Slinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Slinga.
Slinga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turpin counters with a nice body kick.
Slinga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Slinga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turpin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinga at a distance.
A jab lands there for Slinga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga defending well as Turpin loads up on a big left hand.
Slinga throws a lazy uppercut
and Turpin counters with a body kick that stops Slinga in his tracks momentarily.
Slinga tries to land a body kick
and Turpin counters with a body kick.
Slinga misses with a body shot.
Turpin blocks a jab.
Turpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slinga.
Slinga thumps Turpin with a low kick.
Slinga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turpin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpin avoids a kick to the body.
Slinga 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.
Slinga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin works Slinga's body with a nice hook.
Slinga misses with a straight right.
Turpin sizes up Slinga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slinga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turpin swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turpin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Slinga counter with a right hand.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Turpin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slinga.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinga was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Slinga misses with a kick to the body
and Turpin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slinga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turpin! But no joy.
Slinga avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Slinga is looking to land body kicks.
Turpin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Slinga had his way with Randolph Turpin in that round.
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!


Both fighters circling a little - Turpin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slinga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turpin misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slinga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turpin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turpin.
Slinga lands with a shot to the body.
Slinga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turpin! But no joy.
Turpin tries to bum rush Slinga with a series of wild strikes but Slinga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slinga throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Turpin avoids the head kick by Slinga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinga manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Slinga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slinga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turpin.
Turpin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slinga circles away quickly and effectively.
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slinga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpin.
Turpin lands a nice looking body kick.
Turpin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slinga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Slinga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Slinga throws a wild body kick that Turpin sees coming a mile off.
Turpin just misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin missing with a left hand there. Slinga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Slinga.
Slinga wants to land a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Slinga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
Slinga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Turpin backs away, Slinga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slinga moves out of range of the body kick from Turpin.
Slinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Slinga.
Slinga moves out of range as Turpin throws a body kick.
Slinga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick.
Slinga wants to land a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Slinga misses its target.
Slinga pushes Turpin away with a front kick.
Slinga lands a nice looking body shot.
Turpin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Slinga connects with a right hand. Turpin shakes it off.
Slinga misses the body punch
letting Turpin counter with a right hand.
Turpin throws a leg kick that misses.
Slinga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slinga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slinga tests Turpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turpin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Slinga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slinga thuds his right hand into Turpin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin swings for the body but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga throws out a leg kick but Turpin moves out of range and Slinga only half commits.
Turpin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slinga misses with an uppercut.
Turpin takes a swing at Slinga's ribcage but misses.
Slinga throws a body kick that misses.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin misses the body punch
and Slinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun Slinga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turpin takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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 Gun Slinga.
Well Slinga 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Slinga!

Gun Slinga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gun Slinga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Randolph Turpin had this to say: 'Jesus fucks me in the ass, with him at my side Im a pile of shit.'.
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