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Stomp-a-thon 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remy Jacquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Kohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Jacquard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Kohara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard throws a jab when Kohara was well out of range.
Kohara throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
A big right from Kohara misses.
Kohara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacquard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kohara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kohara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Kohara misses with a few strikes there.
Kohara misses with a few strikes there.
Kohara with a nice cross.
Kohara misses with a few strikes there.
Kohara staying out of range there.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Kohara moved out of range.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kohara.
Kohara throws a nice looking combination but Jacquard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kohara misses with a combination
and Jacquard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard tries to land a leg kick but Kohara saw it coming and moves away.
Kohara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kohara misses with a double jab
and Jacquard counters with a good low kick that Kohara was not able to check.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses
and Kohara counters with a one-two to the body.
Kohara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kohara misses with a few strikes there.
Kohara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kohara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kohara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jacquard counter with a right hand.
Kohara is rocked!
Kohara misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kohara is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacquard finish him?
Kohara looks winded!
Jacquard is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kohara hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Widing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Cuida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Widing's chin.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Widing!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida misses with a straight right.
Cuida cracks Widing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Widing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cuida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Widing.
Daniel Widing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida connects with a looping right hand.
Cuida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cuida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Widing momentarily.
Cuida slips under a jab from Widing.
Cuida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cuida clinches up against the cage.
Cuida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Widing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuida takes a shot to the head.
Widing misses with a punch on the inside.
Widing is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cuida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widing has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuida manages to break the clinch.
Cuida blocks a leg kick.
Widing throws a leg kick
and Widing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widing takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Widing throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Cuida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Widing up against the cage.
Cuida avoiding damage as Widing throws knees to the body.
Widing wants a takedown.
Widing letting Cuida take a breather here.
Cuida lands a nice knee to the body.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuida has Widing pushed against the cage.
Cuida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Widing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuida scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Widing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuida lands a head shot.
Cuida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuida counters with a series of strikes. Widing will be more careful next time no doubt.
Widing is rocked!
It looks like Cuida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cuida cracks Widing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widing is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?
Widing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Widing misses the target.
As Widing looks to move away, Cuida throws a big counter combo but Widing just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cuida counters with a left and a right... And another left! Widing is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturus Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturus Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon clinches up against the cage.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Pendragon decides to pull guard.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James won't allow Pendragon to get back to his feet.
Pendragon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is pressed up against the cage. Pendragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pendragon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Pendragon moves into the clinch successfully.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.
Pendragon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karl James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturus Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pendragon is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Pendragon.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from James lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pendragons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karl James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Pendragon tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon being controlled against the cage.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Pendragon lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Karl James has been cut.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James misses with a double jab.
Pendragon is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James missing with a left hand there. Pendragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Pendragon off the cage and back into range.
Pendragon defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pendragon instigates a clinch.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Pendragon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pendragon's head.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pendragon.
James scores with a hook.
Pendragon is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Pendragon throws a combination that misses
and James scores with a counter punch that sends Pendragon to the canvas! James smells blood - he's punishing Pendragon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pendragon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirven misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
As Sirven looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but Sirven just gets out of the way.
Sirven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirven moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sirven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sirven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirven, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirven is on top in guard.
Sirven won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
Sirven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Sirven slips an elbow through the middle.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirven on the ground.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Sirven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
Sirven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sirven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.
Sirven with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas defending well as Sirven loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Sirven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
Sirven misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vargas's guard.
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sirven working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sirven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sirven throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirven.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven 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.
Sirven lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Sirven rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Sirven has hold of one of Vargas's legs. Vargas is fighting the takedown attempt but Sirven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven landing some decent shots from guard.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas slips a jab from Sirven.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirven fails with the takedown.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirven.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirven throws a sloppy body shot
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sirven looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Sirven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sirven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sirven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Sirven persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirven fails to land the takedown.
Sirven lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven moves into the clinch.
Sirven drags the fight down to the ground.
Sirven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirven is controlling him.
Vargas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.
Sirven chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirven.
Sirven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirven throws an elbow but Vargas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jacque Sirven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirven working the ground and pound.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas regains half guard, as Sirven was trying to land strikes.
Oh Vargas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Sirven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Sirven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirven.
Sirven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas is staying active underneath Sirven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirven lands a nice short elbow.
Sirven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacque Sirven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirven 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Sirven!
A victorious Jacque Sirven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate has chosen Cookie Dance as his entrance music. Chip Chocolate 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!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chocolate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Jordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chocolate to score with a decent uppercut.
Chocolate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jordan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chocolate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Chocolate might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Chocolate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chocolate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chocolate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chocolate prevents Jordan from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Jordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chocolate momentarily.
Jordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Matt Jordan has been cut.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chocolate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Jordan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chocolate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chocolate circles away.
Jordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chocolate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chocolate lands in his opponent's guard.
Chocolate throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but Chocolate is having none of it.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chocolate stops Jordan from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chocolate is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jordan has Chocolate up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan is pushing Chocolate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan tries to work over Chocolate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Jordan.
Jordan slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan works on Chocolate's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jordan has Chocolate pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Jordan.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chip Chocolate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Jordan's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chocolate tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Jordan finds it's target.
Jordan pushes Chocolate up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan is struggling to control the position.
Chocolate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Chocolate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate is looking to control Jordan's arms but Jordan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chocolate has his back to the cage.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chocolate stalling.
Chocolate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jordan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chocolate to the mat. Chocolate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chocolate looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chocolate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jordan throwing strikes from guard but Chocolate blocks nicely.
Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordan is one step ahead there.
Chocolate is pulling down on Jordan's head. It's preventing any offense from Jordan, at least for the moment.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordan throws an elbow that misses. Chocolate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jordan's guard. Nice move by Chocolate!
Chocolate looking to sit in guard and control but Jordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Chocolate has wrist control.
Chocolate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chocolate pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jordan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chocolate holds on and takes a little breather.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chocolate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan lands a couple of digs.
Jordan chips away with some ground and pound.
Jordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Chocolate wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan throws an elbow that misses. Chocolate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jordan's guard. Nice move by Chocolate!
Chocolate trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chocolate is controlling him.
Chocolate throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chocolate prevents Jordan from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chocolate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chocolate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Jordan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chocolate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jordan closes the distance and pushes Chocolate back into the cage.
Chocolate tightens his grip and picks Jordan up, before dumping him to the ground. Jordan manages to land in guard.
Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chocolate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chocolate to counter with a crisp jab.
Chocolate shoots in and bounces Jordan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Chocolate postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet but Chocolate passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate slows the pace down in half guard.
Jordan tries to kick Chocolate off but Chocolate keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Chocolate seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Chocolate's shoulder, as Chocolate tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate slips a straight right by Jordan.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Chocolate misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Chocolate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chocolate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordan lands in his opponent's guard.
Chocolate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordan manages to get himself to full guard.
Chocolate with a nice head shot there.
Chocolate wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chocolate is controlling him.
Chocolate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chocolate trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Chocolate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chocolate 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Chocolate!
After the fight, Chip Chocolate was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo tries to close the distance and clinch but Calmuschi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicodemo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calmuschi counters with an inside leg kick.
Nicodemo throws an off balance right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicodemo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calmuschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmuschi throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily.
Calmuschi gets tackled into the cage by Nicodemo. Nicodemo maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicodemo as Calmuschi tries to tie him up.
Calmuschi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calmuschi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicodemo has Calmuschi pressed against the cage, preventing Calmuschi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicodemo lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicodemo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calmuschi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo.
Nicodemo breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicodemo scores with a four punch combination!
Nicodemo tries to clinch there but Calmuschi circles away.
Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Calmuschi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicodemo lands an overhand right.
Nicodemo punishes Calmuschi's body with a nice straight punch.
Calmuschi is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calmuschi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Calmuschi moves away and avoids it.
Calmuschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calmuschi looks to throw a body kick
and Calmuschi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Nicodemo. Beautiful body shot.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot.
Calmuschi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicodemo is out of range and Calmuschi settles back down.
Calmuschi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicodemo counters with a right hand to the body.
Calmuschi lands a right hook to the body.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot.
Nicodemo misses the jab.
Calmuschi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi lands a leg kick that knocks Nicodemo off balance momentarily.
A combination from Calmuschi does no damage.
Nicodemo misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicodemo slips under a jab from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Calmuschi misses the target.
Nicodemo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Calmuschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Calmuschi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calmuschi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calmuschi moves away from the strike by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a right hand that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a three punch combo that has Nicodemo backing up. Nicodemo nods at Calmuschi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicodemo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Calmuschi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicodemo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calmuschi. Calmuschi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi moves out of range of the strikes.
Calmuschi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nicodemo just manages to avoid it.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo misses with a straight right.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo tries to clinch there but Calmuschi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that round.
That's time! Calmuschi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Calmuschi's head but Calmuschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calmuschi clobbers Nicodemo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calmuschi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a straight right hand.
Calmuschi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calmuschi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calmuschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicodemo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicodemo misses with a double jab.
Nicodemo loads up on a big right hand but Calmuschi slips the punch.
Calmuschi is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot
letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand.
Calmuschi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calmuschi. Nicodemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Calmuschi's head but Calmuschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicodemo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Calmuschi avoids them all with ease.
Calmuschi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicodemo digs a good hook to Calmuschi's body.
Nicodemo throws a right hand that misses
and Calmuschi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Calmuschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calmuschi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicodemo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calmuschi walks into a left hand.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
Calmuschi scores with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo swings widly with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicodemo misses with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo misses with a left hand
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calmuschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo lands with a good body shot.
Nicodemo defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand.
Calmuschi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo swings widly with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a low kick, right behind Nicodemo 's knee.
Nicodemo 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.
Calmuschi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nicodemo throws out a loose jab but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicodemo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calmuschi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nicodemo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses with a straight right.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot to the body.
Calmuschi swings for the body but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Nicodemo.
Calmuschi slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Nicodemo - just one landing.
Calmuschi throws a lazy right hand but Nicodemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicodemo misses with a right hand
and Calmuschi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Calmuschi.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Calmuschi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Calmuschi moves away and avoids it.
Nicodemo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicodemo lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo throws a big shot that misses.
As Nicodemo backs away, Calmuschi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicodemo lands a slapping body shot.
Nicodemo connects with a body shot.
Nicodemo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi.
It looked like Calmuschi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo throws a good cross that connects.
Nicodemo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calmuschi!
Calmuschi misses with the combination.
Nicodemo throws out a counter right but Calmuschi avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.
Nicodemo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicodemo avoids the body shot from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo darts in trying to clinch
and Calmuschi counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Calmuschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Calmuschi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot
and Calmuschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calmuschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nicodemo moves to clinch but Calmuschi breaks away
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
Calmuschi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicodemo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calmuschi works Nicodemo's body with a nice hook.
Nicodemo throws out a loose jab but Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calmuschi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Calmuschi moved out of range nicely.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Calmuschi's head but Calmuschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicodemo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCalmuschi.
Calmuschi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calmuschi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicodemo throws a big shot that misses.
Nicodemo tries to land a front kick but Calmuschi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicodemo lands a slapping body shot.
Calmuschi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicodemo. Nicodemo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calmuschi throws a head kick but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calmuschi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicodemo cracks Calmuschi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Calmuschi is just out of range.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calmuschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicodemo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy right hand. Calmuschi should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calmuschi keeps the fight on the outside.
Calmuschi throws a series of punches but Nicodemo avoids them all with ease.
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calmuschi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Calmuschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo misses with a straight left.
Nicodemo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicodemo misses the jab.
Calmuschi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicodemo counters with a nice uppercut.
Calmuschi blocks a jab.
Calmuschi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Calmuschi - that will leave a mark!
Nicodemo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a chopping leg kick but Calmuschi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Calmuschi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo checks a low kick from Calmuschi.
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Calmuschi moves away and avoids it.
Nicodemo lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nicodemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Nicodemo misses
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Calmuschi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calmuschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicodemo circles away quickly and effectively.
Calmuschi throws a front kick aimed at Nicodemo's knee but Nicodemo avoids it well.
Nicodemo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Giovanni Nicodemo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Calmuschi dips to his left and cracks Nicodemo with an uppercut!
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the body
and Calmuschi counters with a three punch combo that has Nicodemo backing up. Nicodemo nods at Calmuschi to acknowledge the strikes.
Iancu Calmuschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calmuschi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
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 Iancu Calmuschi.
Well Nicodemo 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deontay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Deontay Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Del Oeste moved out of range nicely.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Oeste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Oeste connects with the punch.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Del Oeste's ribs.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Hunter.
Del Oeste throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Del Oeste manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Oeste off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Del Oeste's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Del Oeste's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Oeste.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Oeste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deontay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook but Del Oeste avoids it easily.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Del Oeste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Oeste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter works on Del Oeste's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Del Oeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Oeste fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deontay Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Del Oeste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Oeste tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Del Oeste is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Oeste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Del Oeste is rocked!
A short left from Hunter.
Del Oeste is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter gets through Del Oeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Del Oeste with a big uppercut! Del Oeste tries to clinch up but Hunter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Del Oeste to the mat! Del Oeste covers up and Hunter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deontay Hunter!
A victorious Deontay Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryan Del Oeste spoke after the fight, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Raudrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Novoselic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raudrson comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem. Novoselic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Raudrson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raudrson misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raudrson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raudrson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raudrson tests Novoselic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raudrson dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novoselic fails to land with a series of punches.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Raudrson moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Raudrson misses.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powers Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Raudrson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Raudrson throws a hook to the side of Novoselic's head but Novoselic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Novoselic. Those never looked like landing.
Raudrson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novoselic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raudrson takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Raudrson avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Raudrson moves away and avoids it.
Raudrson doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Raudrson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A low kick from Novoselic misses
and Raudrson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raudrson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raudrson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novoselic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raudrson is trying to control the action in half guard but Novoselic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novoselic is doing well to control the position and prevent Raudrson from advancing to side control.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Raudrson is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic won't allow Raudrson to pass to mount.
Novoselic is controlling Raudrson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raudrson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Novoselic!
Raudrson wants to control the pace but Novoselic is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novoselic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raudrson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novoselic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Novoselic is pulling down on Raudrson's head to control his posture.
Raudrson postures up.
Novoselic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Raudrson wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Raudrson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novoselic controls Raudrson momentarily but Raudrson frees himself.
Raudrson trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raudrson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raudrson misses with a hook.
Novoselic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raudrson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raudrson. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Raudrson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Raudrson is just out of range.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arthur Raudrson is winning the standup battle so far.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arthur Raudrson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raudrson lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Raudrson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novoselic's head backwards.
Novoselic moves out of range as Raudrson strikes.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Raudrson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novoselic.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raudrson moves away.
Raudrson moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Raudrson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raudrson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raudrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raudrson.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raudrson's calf.
Raudrson scores with a nice head shot.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Raudrson moved away.
Raudrson looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Raudrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Novoselic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raudrson.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic jabs Raudrson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Raudrson's head but Raudrson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novoselic misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novoselic lands a nice looking body kick.
Raudrson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novoselic to score with a decent uppercut.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Raudrson ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Raudrson counters with a straight right hand.
Raudrson looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Raudrson.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raudrson.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raudrson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic lands a slapping body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raudrson throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Raudrson 's knee.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raudrson scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raudrson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic delivers a nice body kick.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raudrson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Novoselic coming out on top.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Raudrson.
Raudrson scores with a nice strike.
Raudrson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Novoselic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raudrson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novoselic scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Raudrson swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Raudrson lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Raudrson cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic loads up on a big right hand but Raudrson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Raudrson misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raudrson tries to clinch up but Novoselic circles away and keeps his distance.
Novoselic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Raudrson checks it.
Raudrson dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Raudrson lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novoselic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Jab, jab by Novoselic - just one landing.
Raudrson moves into the clinch.
Raudrson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Raudrson is controlling him.
Raudrson tries to pull guard but Novoselic holds him up against the cage and eventually Raudrson drops back down to his feet.
Raudrson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raudrson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raudrson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raudrson prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a nice uppercut.
Raudrson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Novoselic lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raudrsons head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Raudrson can't get the takedown.
Raudrson stalling in the clinch but Novoselic improves position.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Raudrson.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson tries to move into range but Novoselic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Raudrson misses its target.
Raudrson swinging wildly here.
Novoselic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raudrson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Novoselic.
Novoselic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raudrson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Raudrson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Raudrson slaps the foot to one side.
Raudrson feinted with a counter takedown.
Novoselic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic throws a solid leg kick but Raudrson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novoselic.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raudrson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Raudrson throwing a counter right hand but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Raudrson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic tries to clinch up but Raudrson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raudrson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novoselic misses with the body kick
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Raudrson.
Raudrson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raudrson misses with a hook
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raudrson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novoselic at a distance.
Raudrson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic drops his hands momentarily and Raudrson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raudrson circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Raudrson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raudrson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
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!
Raudrson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raudrson misses with a right hand
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raudrson throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Raudrson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Raudrson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
Novoselic flicks out a counter leg kick but Raudrson steps away.
Raudrson looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raudrson throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic thumps Raudrson with a low kick.
Novoselic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novoselic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raudrson clinches up with Novoselic and pushes him back against the cage.
Raudrson digs a right hand into Novoselic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Novoselic's gas tank.
Raudrson avoiding damage.
Raudrson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raudrson or not.
Raudrson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raudrson lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Raudrson misses the target.
Raudrson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Raudrson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raudrson moves in looking to clinch but Novoselic pushes him off.
Raudrson backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raudrson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Raudrson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raudrson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Raudrson.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Raudrson's head.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raudrson to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Novoselic is predictable there
and Raudrson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raudrson checks a leg kick nicely.
Raudrson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raudrson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raudrson cracks Novoselic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Raudrson throws an overhand right that lands on Novoselic's shoulder, as Novoselic tries to avoid the shot.
Raudrson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raudrson!
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Raudrson avoids it.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Raudrson blocks the low kick.
Raudrson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raudrson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arthur Raudrson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Raudrson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raudrson lands a jab to the nose.
Raudrson throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Raudrson.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Raudrson ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Raudrson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novoselic as he jumps to the side.
Raudrson loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Raudrson.
Novoselic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Novoselic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raudrson is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Raudrson misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novoselic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic swings for the body but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raudrson checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raudrson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raudrson.
Raudrson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raudrson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Raudrson.
A bone on bone clash there as Raudrson blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raudrson misses with a body shot.
Raudrson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Raudrson finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic needs to keep his hands up - Raudrson had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raudrson is able to avoid easily.
Novoselic slips a jab from Raudrson.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Raudrson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raudrson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Raudrson shoots in but Novoselic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raudrson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Raudrson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Novoselic tries a quick counter leg kick but Raudrson is wise to it.
Raudrson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novoselic.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Raudrson's legs.
Novoselic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raudrson throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Raudrson misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Raudrson saw that one coming.
Raudrson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Raudrson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Raudrson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raudrson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novoselic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novoselic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Raudrson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raudrson shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raudrson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Raudrson.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Raudrson moves out of range.
Raudrson wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Petely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sylvester Ritter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sylvester Ritter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petely!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritter misses with the head strike.
Petely drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ritter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petely.
Petely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritter avoids it really well and circles away.
Peter Petely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petely has Ritter up against the cage in a clinch.
Petely goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ritter prevents it.
Sylvester Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Ritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petely backwards.
Petely ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petely no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter wants to stand but Petely is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petely on the ground.
Ritter gets to his feet. Petely looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Petely drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petely can't get the takedown.
Petely ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petely no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ritter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ritter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter stands up and waves to Petely to follow him.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petely has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ritter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petely looking to score a takedown here. Ritter is defending well but Petely drives through and ends up in Ritter's guard.
Ritter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Petely dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Petely is putting a hurting on Ritter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ritter tries to escape but Petely is in control.
Petely lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petely tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petely is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter tries to bench press Petely off him but Petely keeps the position.
Petely in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petely in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Petely advances nicely into full mount.
Petely is working for a guillotine from mount but Ritter frees his head quite easily.
Ritter wants to get back to his feet.
Petely with good strikes from the mount here!
Ritter tries to buck Petely off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petely goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ritter is on top in guard.
Ritter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritter has managed to get both his arms back between Petely's legs - danger averted.
Ritter wants to stand but Petely is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritter stopping the sweep attempt from Petely.
Ritter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Petely is proving hard to escape from.
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Petely has a closed guard, preventing Ritter from standing up.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Ritter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petely's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ritter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petely is tightening it up a little... Ritter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ritter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ritter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Petely!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes into the arena with I Won't Back Down blaring out of the sound system. Michael Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dennis Nilsen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole stuns Nilsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nilsen digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Cole.
Nilsen shoots and misses
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Nilsen dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Cole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nilsen wants to control for a moment but Cole uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to hold on to Nilsen's head to control him but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole is looking to control Nilsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Nilsen from advancing position.
Nilsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Cole keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole is trying to keep Nilsen in close.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Nilsen 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.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen lands a two punch combo.
Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole lunges at Nilsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilsen's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nilsen misses.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Nilsen throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
It looks like Cole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen feints the counter takedown.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Nilsen's shoulder, as Nilsen tries to avoid the shot.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen misses with a double jab.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nilsen misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Nilsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Cole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nilsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Nilsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nilsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nilsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cole defends it well.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Cole.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Nilsen throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Cole with a nice cross.
Nilsen is rocked!
Cole drops Nilsen with a naaaaasty hook - Nilsen is in real trouble here! Cole dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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