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EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes into the arena with Waiting Room blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenshin Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Yamamoto didn't expect that.
Yamamoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Jung to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamamoto's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jung.
Yamamoto is trying to stand up here but Jung is controlling him well.
Jung is thwarting Yamamoto's attempts to control the position.
Yamamoto missing with punches from the bottom.
Jung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto pulls Jung in to control the position.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Yamamoto blocks nicely.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Jung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jung's waist but Jung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Jung lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Jung is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.
Jung stuffs the takedown.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Jung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yamamoto slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Jung is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung 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.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Jung counters with a head kick.
Jung has managed to clinch.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung is pressed up against the cage. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jung down to the mat. Jung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan-Sung Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Yamamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Jung as Yamamoto shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung counters with a big head kick but Yamamoto shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Jung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Jung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jung!
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jung!
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Jung sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto is looking to advance position but Jung won't allow it.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamamoto connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple.
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Yamamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Yamamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamamoto showed some decent athleticism there.
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamamoto stalling.
Jung looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Yamamoto pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung regains half guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto controlling the action here.
Yamamoto is continuing to stall.
Jung works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Jung isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yamamoto stacks Jung on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yamamoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Yamamoto works to advance to full mount. Jung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto content just to control the position here.
Yamamoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jung looks a forlorn figure.
Yamamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yamamoto wants to hit a switch here but Jung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yamamoto there!
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung landing punches.
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Jung maintains control.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yamamoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jung.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Jung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jung drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Jung seems content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung stalling away here and it's allowed Yamamoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenshin Yamamoto.
I think Jung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
Chan-Sung Jung made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Newport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Newport could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pops Maellard's chin.
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194 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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188 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Fast |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Newport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maellard.
Newport swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newport connects with a leg kick. Maellard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newport throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maellard moves into the clinch.
Maellard slowing the pace effectively.
Maellard tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Maellard trying to stall but Newport improves his position.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport leaning against his opponent.
Newport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Newport - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
Maellard takes a shot to the head.
Maellard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Maellard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Newport.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Maellard controls his hands.
Newport scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Maellard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maellard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newport.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Newport avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport pushes Maellard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maellard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newport misses with some punches.
Newport prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Newport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maellard blocks it with crossed arms.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newport working aggressively here.
Maellard stalls.
Maellard tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Maellard controls his hands.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Newport's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Newport fails to land.
Maellard slows down the pace here.
Maellard trying to stall but Newport improves his position.
Maellard tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maellard swings wildly with an uppercut but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newport lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Maellard tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Newport lands a nice shot to the body.
Maellard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maellard stalling in the clinch.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Maellard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newport is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Newport.
Maellard takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard lands a right hand.
Newport makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Newport on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that round.
That's time! Newport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maellard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newport's hands.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newport lands a head shot.
Donk. Maellard catches Newport right on the button with a cross.
Newport has managed to clinch.
Maellard blocks an uppercut.
Newport misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Newport.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maellard lands with a light punch inside.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Newport - that landed with a thud.
Maellard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newport misses with a knee strike.
Newport lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
A head punch on the inside from Newport fails to land.
Maellard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newport blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newport has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maellard.
Maellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maellard.
Maellard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Newport throws an elbow but misses.
Newport is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
Maellard tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maellard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Newport.
Maellard wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Newport.
Newport presses Maellard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newport.
Newport breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Newport misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard misses with a left hand
and Newport counters with a nice uppercut.
Newport throws a series of punches but Maellard moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Maellard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maellard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by Newport.
Newport swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard throws a fast counter high kick but Newport manages to duck under it in time.
Newport digs a good body shot into Maellard's ribs.
Maellard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newport lands with a good body shot.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
It looked like Newport wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newport misses with an uppercut
and Newport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newport connects with an inside leg kick.
Newport fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newport throws a combination. Maellard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maellard digs a good body shot into Newport's ribs.
Newport fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newport cracks Maellard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newport throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newport closes the distance but Maellard moves to the side
enabling Maellard to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Newport misses.
Newport checks a low kick from Maellard.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Newport takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Newport uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maellard has time to react.
Newport swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maellard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maellard.
Newport blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Newport avoiding damage.
Newport lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maellard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Newport.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maellard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newport lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Newport scores with a shot to the side of Maellard's head.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newport tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Newport scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Newport.
Maellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Maellard controls his hands.
Newport prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Newport has Maellard pressed against the cage.
Maellard tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maellard is struggling to control the position.
Newport has a couple of punches blocked by Maellard.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
Maellard lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newport.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newport prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Aaron Newport has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newport.
Newport blocking some punches.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newport as Maellard tries to tie him up.
Newport prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Newport avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
Maellard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Maellard gets through Newport's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newport blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Newport avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Newport avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newport has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newport!
Aaron Newport really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein's entrance music is Bring It On. A fine choice. Hanak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
42 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hanak with that takedown attempt.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wildstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wildstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wildstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Hanak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wildstein as Hanak shoots in.
Hanak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wildstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wildstein looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wildstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wildstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
No luck for Wildstein with that takedown attempt.
Wildstein checks a leg kick.
Wildstein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a series of punches but Hanak moves out of range.
Wildstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wildstein throws out a powerful jab.
Hanak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanak moves away from the strike by Wildstein.
Hanak scores with a nice strike.
Wildstein misses with a wild combination.
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wildstein. That did some damage!
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Wildstein.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Wildstein.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Wildstein shoots in for a double leg but Hanak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanak 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.
Wildstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wildstein.
Wildstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wildstein cracks Hanak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanak slips a jab from Wildstein.
Hanak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanak tries to bum rush Wildstein with a series of wild strikes but Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wildstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wildstein has a takedown stuffed.
Hanak with the counter takedown but Wildstein avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Wildstein with that takedown attempt.
Wildstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanak defends well and Wildstein ends up having to push Hanak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Hanak.
Wildstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak lands a nice hook to Wildstein's body. Wildstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Hanak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanak.
Hanak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wildstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wildstein misses with a low kick as Hanak jumps back.
A jab from Hanak misses.
As Hanak backs away, Wildstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Wildstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wildstein throws a shot to the body.
Hanak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wildstein's guard.
Hanak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wildstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak looking to sit in guard and control but Wildstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein prevents Hanak from getting back to his feet.
Wildstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Wildstein trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Hanak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wildstein dives into side control.
Hanak is trying to get back to his feet.
Wildstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wildstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanak throws a lazy uppercut
and Wildstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanak slips under a jab from Wildstein.
Hanak lands a front kick.
Hanak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Hanak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanak defends it nicely.
Hanak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Wildstein is out of range.
Wildstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanak did well to prevent Wildstein getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak tries to kick Wildstein off but Wildstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak pushes Wildstein off but Wildstein dives into side control.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildstein is looking to take a break and control but Hanak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Wildstein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wildstein wants to control but Hanak is keeping him busy.
Wildstein with the ground and pound but Hanak regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wildstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanak is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanak is trying to stand back up but Wildstein is controlling him
Hanak is trying to escape back to his feet but Wildstein uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wildstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working.
Wildstein in side control, throwing shots but Hanak defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wildstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanak is avoiding damage well.
Wildstein controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanak tries to work over Wildstein's front leg with a kick but Wildstein checks it.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Wildstein misses its intended target.
Wildstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wildstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Wildstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands with a cross.
Hanak thumps Wildstein with a low kick.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Hanak lands with an uppercut that bounces Wildstein off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak misses with a hook. Wildstein ducked under it nicely.
Wildstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wildstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wildstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Hanak.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wildstein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanak lands a leg kick that knocks Wildstein off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wildstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wildstein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanak's head.
Wildstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanak tries to avoid it but Wildstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanak to the ground. Hanak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wildstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wildstein moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wildstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wildstein misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanak blocks the leg kick.
Hanak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Wildstein slips the punch.
Wildstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wildstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak misses with a takedown attempt - Wildstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein tries to land a leg kick but Hanak saw it coming and moves away.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown but Hanak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wildstein thuds his right hand into Hanak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wildstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wildstein defends it well.
Hanak moves out of range as Wildstein throws a body kick.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
Hanak feints the counter takedown.
Hanak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wildstein defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Wildstein misses with a double jab.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Wildstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanak defends it nicely.
Hanak with the counter takedown but Wildstein avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Wildstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Wildstein's leg. Wildstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hanak blocks the low kick.
Hanak slips under a jab.
Hanak misses with an uppercut
and Wildstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wildstein moves away.
Hanak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donk. Hanak catches Wildstein right on the button with a cross.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Hanak tries to land a leg kick but Wildstein saw it coming and moves away.
Wildstein misses with a straight right.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wildstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wildstein.
Hanak lands a really nice looking cross but Wildstein seems unphased.
Hanak misses with a lunging right hand
and Wildstein counters with a left and a right that stings Hanak.
Wildstein takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein blocks a jab.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wildstein throws a front kick that sends Hanak stumbling back into the cage.
Wildstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wildstein avoids a kick to the body.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wildstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wildstein.
Hanak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wildstein throws the left hand but Hanak avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wildstein.
Hanak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wildstein's calf.
Hanak slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
Hanak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak throws a nice looking combination but Wildstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein blocks a jab.
Hanak cracks Wildstein with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Hanak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanak.
A big left from Hanak misses.
Hanak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanak throws a hook but Wildstein avoids it easily.
Wildstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Wildstein scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Hanak.
I think Hanak 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
During a confident post fight interview, Lukas Hanak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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151 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvado's head backwards.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
DeBramalo connects with a jab.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by DeBramalo - just one landing.
We've been told by Alvado's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvado blocks a head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a three punch combo!
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeBramalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeBramalo is rocked!
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.
Alvado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeBramalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado lands with a hook. DeBramalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeBramalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado drops DeBramalo with a naaaaasty hook - DeBramalo is in real trouble here! Alvado dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
An out of breath Pablo Alvado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridgeway kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Forgotten War. Mathew Ridgeway 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
Gold tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Gold slips the punch.
Gold with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to work over Gold's front leg with a kick but Gold checks it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
It appears Ridgeway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gold checks it well.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Gold's torso.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gold just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Ridgeway's torso.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks.
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!
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Gold swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with the body kick
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Gold's side.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gold motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Gold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Ridgeway counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Gold needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Gold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Gold.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gold avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gold.
Gold throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.
As Gold backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gold.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gold is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
It looks like Ridgeway has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Gold's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Ridgeway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgeway.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Gold misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ridgeway - that will leave a mark!
Gold is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold scores with a hook.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gold.
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Ridgeway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up but Gold circles away and keeps his distance.
Gold connects with a single shot there.
Gold looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gold with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold scores with a hook.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold throws a right hand that Ridgeway ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridgeway also avoids with ease.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gold misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway thumps Gold with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gold lands a body shot.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway keeps Gold at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Gold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway feints a jab promting Gold to slip. Ridgeway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Gold.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gold throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gold.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ridgeway clinches.
Gold is trying to maintain a safe position but Ridgeway gets an underhook and turns Gold into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Gold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gold has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
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!
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Gold.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Ridgeway tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is leaning against Ridgeway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Gold's head.
Gold lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Liquid Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liquid Gold.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilleo Katsidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achilleo Katsidis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Achilleo Katsidis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsidis jabs at Van Der Sluijs's body.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katsidis has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Katsidis.
Katsidis lands a right hand.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Katsidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsidis.
Katsidis digs a right hand into Van Der Sluijs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Sluijs's gas tank.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Katsidis as the two fighters clinch.
Katsidis is leaning against Van Der Sluijs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsidis.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsidis gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katsidis lands with a right to the head.
Katsidis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katsidis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Van Der Sluijs with a big uppercut! Van Der Sluijs tries to clinch up but Katsidis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Van Der Sluijs to the mat! Van Der Sluijs covers up and Katsidis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Achilleo Katsidis!
A victorious Achilleo Katsidis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Jalovaara has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Crowe finds it's way through Jalovaara's defenses.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws a big counter combination but Jalovaara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara is looking to chop away at Crowe's legs.
Crowe is looking to counter punch.
Crowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalovaara digs a good hook to Crowe's body.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Crowe's ribs.
Crowe throws a front kick that sends Jalovaara stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalovaara takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
Jalovaara misses with a left hand
and Crowe counters with a straight right hand.
Crowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands a jab.
Jalovaara throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Jalovaara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown but Crowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jalovaara looks winded!
Crowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jalovaara's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crowe - that will leave a mark!
Crowe lands a big head kick that sends Jalovaara tumbling to the mat! Crowe takes a step backwards and waves Jalovaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jalovaara is rocked!
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!
Crowe avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jalovaara falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crowe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Slim Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawkins's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawkins forces Sykk back against the cage and clinches.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Sykk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawkins postures up.
Sykk pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykk.
Sykk scores with a jab. Hawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Sykk won't allow it.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to break the clinch but Sykk is controlling the position.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Sykk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sykk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins wants to break free but Sykk has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hawkins.
Hawkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
Hawkins stalls.
Sykk cracks Hawkins with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk is trying to stall.
Sykk tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins has Sykk pressed against the cage.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with an open hand slap.
Hawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hawkins!
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Sykk misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawkins avoided it.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Hawkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sykk looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sykk blocks it well.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Sykk back into the cage.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Sykk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Hawkins feints and then cracks Sykk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sykk down.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins throws a body kick that misses.
Sykk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Hawkins's leg. Hawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow Sykk down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawkins.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Hawkins's shoulder, as Hawkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Sykk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sykk blocks the body kick.
Hawkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Sykk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Sykk is looking to clinch.
Hawkins throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Hawkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Hawkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
A left lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykk.
Sykk is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Sykk counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykk throws out the jab.
Hawkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Sykk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk tries to land a front kick but Hawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins delivers a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Donk. Sykk catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykk clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawkins working aggressively here.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk decides to pull guard.
Sykk working a defensive guard but Hawkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sykk can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working Sykk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawkins just content to control the position.
Sykk tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
Sykk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk is doing well to control the position and prevent Hawkins from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins winds up and cracks Sykk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sykk is holding on to half guard well.
Hawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawkins slips a nice elbow through Sykk's hands, connecting with Sykk's forehead.
Sykk is trying is best to control the position here.
Hawkins is controlling the pace.
Sykk is positioning himself well to prevent Hawkins advancing to mount.
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.
Sykk is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Hawkins.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sykk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lamont Hawkins just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Sykk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk tries to clinch there but Hawkins circles away.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sykks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Hawkins backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Sykk rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins blocks the body kick.
Hawkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins with a jab.
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykk darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
A bit of stalling here from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Hawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Hawkins to work.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to control Sykk's arms but Sykk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sykk clinches.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Sykk.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocking some punches.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Sykk.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawkins checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk throws a counter high kick but Hawkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Sykk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins wants to break free but Sykk has control.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
A short right from Hawkins.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Hawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Hawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sykk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sykk throws a leg kick but Hawkins moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Sykk misses.
A nice side step and Hawkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sykk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkins cracks Sykk with a good jab.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Hawkins misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sykk misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sykk under the eye.
A jab from Sykk misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawkins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Hawkins!
An out of breath Lamont Hawkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldini has chosen Just one cornetto as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Giuseppe Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Maldini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maldini really felt that one!
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Maldini tries to land a body kick
and Jenova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenova throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maldini avoids a kick to the body.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Jenova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maldini's knee momentarily.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Maldini.
Maldini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenova scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldini. Maldini obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova dips to his left and cracks Maldini with an uppercut!
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenova is just out of range.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova slips under a jab.
Jenova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Jenova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Jenova misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Jenova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maldini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenova misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body.
Jenova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Jenova scores with a jab.
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Maldini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Jenova.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maldini throws the left hand but Jenova avoids the punch easily.
Maldini slips a straight right by Jenova.
Maldini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Jenova backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Jenova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini thows a body kick. Jenova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenova walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenova throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenova feints and then cracks Maldini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maldini down.
Maldini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Jenova lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenova jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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!
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
Jenova lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldini off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
Jenova throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Jenova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Jenova's body.
Jenova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maldini's head.
Maldini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini scores with a body shot.
Jenova tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maldini just manages to avoid it.
Maldini moves out of range as Jenova strikes.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini walks into a straight right hand from Jenova.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenova misses with an uppercut.
Jenova throws a wild body kick that Maldini sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holy Jenova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maldini slips under a jab.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenova scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenova lands a lovely overhand right.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldini tries a low kick but Jenova avoids it.
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Jenova slips the punch.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenova misses with a straight right.
Jenova misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Jenova 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!
Maldini is looking to land body kicks.
Maldini throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jenova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenova to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Maldini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini lunges at Jenova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenova's hand.
Jenova staying out of range there.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Jenova throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maldini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Jenova.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Jenova backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini checks a low kick from Jenova.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenova.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Maldini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jenova is able to avoid easily.
Jenova thuds his shin into the meat of Maldini's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenova. That's going to slow Maldini down.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenova throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenova checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Jenova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenova misses the jab.
Jenova has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenova there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Jenova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenova!
Jenova misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldini wants to counter the offense by Jenova and move into the clinch position.
Maldini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jenova lands with a nice body kick.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Maldini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maldini slips a jab from Jenova.
Jenova cracks Maldini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldini cracks the inside of Jenova's front leg.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Jenova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini swings for the body but Jenova moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jenova finds it's target.
Jenova throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jenova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenova throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Jenova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maldini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jenova has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Jenova.
Jenova sizes up Maldini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maldini is looking to clinch.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini lands a leg kick that knocks Jenova off balance momentarily.
Maldini misses the jab.
Jenova throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jenova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldini can pounce on him.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Maldini wants to land a leg kick but Jenova is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Jenova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maldini doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini moves in looking to clinch but Jenova pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini throws a push kick but Jenova slaps the foot to one side.
Jenova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Jenova looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenova blocks a head kick by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a head kick.
Jenova throws a front kick that sends Maldini stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenova.
Maldini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenova.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body. Maldini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Jenova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maldini throws a lazy body kick
and Jenova counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenova scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maldini.
Maldini walks into a jab.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini takes one on the button.
Jenova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenova scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jenova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenova lands a front kick.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
Jenova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini is rocked!
Jenova moves out of range as Maldini throws a body kick.
Good work by Jenova as he checks the leg kick.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenova is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Maldini hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Holy Jenova misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon slips a straight right by Saibot.
Tallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Tallon's belly button to the back.
Saibot misses with a body shot
and Tallon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tallon lands with an overhand left.
Tallon misses with a left hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tallon tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tallon to the ground. Tallon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Tallon misses with a straight right.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Tallon throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Tallon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallon throws a leg kick that misses.
Tallon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Tallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a three punch combo that has Tallon backing up. Tallon nods at Saibot to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot cracks Tallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot shoots and misses
and Tallon counters by clinching up.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Saibot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Tallon.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Saibot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tallon stuffs the takedown.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but Tallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot just leaning against Tallon, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot slowing the pace effectively.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot avoiding damage.
Saibot has picked Tallon up - he's going for a ride! Saibot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tallon manages to get to full guard.
Tallon seems keen to control Saibot's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tallon tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tallon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tallon.
Tallon slips a straight right by Saibot.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Tallon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.
Tallon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saibot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saibot taking a breather.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Saibot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Tallon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tallon's guard.
Tallon gets full guard.
Tallon controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tallon is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture.
Tallon is wriggling around but Saibot manages to pass to half guard.
Saibot working the head and body with strikes.
Saibot is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tallon is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Tallon is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot 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.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tallon tries to kick Saibot off but Saibot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tallon 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.
Saibot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tallon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saibot.
Tallon is controlling Saibot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saibot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Tallon misses with a straight left.
Saibot swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Tallon tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Saibot works Tallon's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Tallon gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Saibot lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
Tallon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a combination. Tallon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Tallon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tallon throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Tallon has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Saibot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Saibot tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon misses with some punches.
Saibot has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saibot can turn it around.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot is trying to stall.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Saibot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tallon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saibot has hold of one of Tallon's legs. Tallon is fighting the takedown attempt but Saibot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tallon is keeping the position for now.
Saibot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot stops Tallon from standing up.
Tallon seems keen to control Saibot's posture.
Saibot won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet.
Saibot is working Tallon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tallon trying to control the position.
Saibot won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saibot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tallon moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tallon prevents it.
Saibot is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Saibot into the cage.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saibot.
Tallon is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Saibot is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Tallon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot misses with a body punch
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.
Tallon kicks Saibot off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tallon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Tallon swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot works Tallon's body with a nice hook.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Saibot.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Tallon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saibot's efforts to push away.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot wants a takedown.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tallon tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tallon closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Tallon tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.
Tallon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saibot working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Tallon managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saibot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tallon is defending well for now.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tallon avoids it.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot stalling in the clinch.
Tallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tallon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
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!
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Saibot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tallon is defending well.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saibot wants to get back to striking at distance but Tallon won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Saibot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tallon is keeping busy.
Saibot is trying to stall.
Saibot seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Tallon pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Saibot tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tallon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tallon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
In his post fight interview, Sean Tallon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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