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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome To My Hood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nigel McHughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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187 cm
39
191 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz jabs McHughes right on the nose. McHughes blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from McHughes.
Redz moves out of range of the body kick from McHughes.
McHughes lands with a nice body kick.
Redz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McHughes misses.
McHughes stuns Redz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redz misses with a body shot.
McHughes throws a combination that misses
and Redz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHughes tries to land a front kick but Redz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McHughes moves away from the strike by Redz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redz.
McHughes lands with an overhand left.
Redz throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from McHughes misses
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McHughes misses the jab.
Redz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McHughes moves to clinch but Redz breaks away
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by McHughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McHughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Redz misses with a wild combination.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses.
Redz is looking for a counter combo.
Good work by Redz as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Redz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McHughes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McHughes scores with a jab.
McHughes scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from McHughes.
Redz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McHughes.
McHughes is looking to clinch.
Redz moves out of range as McHughes throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McHughes.
Redz shoots in and bounces McHughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redz preventing the sweep.
Redz works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Redz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McHughes's head.
Redz wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
Redz looking to pass the guard.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully.
Redz lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McHughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redz works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redz distracts McHughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McHughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McHughes trying to keep a closed guard but Redz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redz takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses.
McHughes takes one to the side of the head.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McHughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redz counters with a left and a right that stings McHughes.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redz avoids the head kick by McHughes.
Redz looks to land a combination but McHughes avoids it well.
McHughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redz scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redz misses with an uppercut. McHughes saw that one coming.
Redz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McHughes has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redz throws a combination that misses
and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around?
McHughes scores with a head kick. Redz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Redz lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McHughes.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
McHughes throws a leg kick that misses.
McHughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redz's hands.
McHughes looks to clinch
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
Romano Redz is winning the standup battle so far.
McHughes swings for the body but Redz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redz moves out of range of the leg kick from McHughes.
Redz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHughes scores with a jab to the head.
McHughes looks to land a right hand but Redz moved out of range.
McHughes throws a hook but Redz avoids it easily.
McHughes misses with an uppercut
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redz ducks under a wild hook from McHughes.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McHughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redz drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Redz postures up and lands a big shot to McHughes's brow.
Redz is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
McHughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz landing some decent shots from guard.
Redz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Redz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McHughes's head.
Redz landing some decent shots from guard.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully.
Redz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes is trying to keep Redz in close.
Redz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romano Redz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McHughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redz.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully.
Redz landing some decent shots from guard.
Redz stands up over McHughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redz postures up and lands a big shot to McHughes's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Redz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McHughes throws a body kick that misses
and Redz counters with a stiff right hand.
McHughes throws a front kick aimed at Redz's knee but Redz avoids it well.
McHughes avoids the body shot from Redz.
McHughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redz defending well as McHughes loads up on a big left hand.
McHughes throws a low kick, looking for Redz's leg but Redz calmly moves out of range.
Redz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McHughes slips a straight right by Redz.
McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McHughes.
Redz jabs at McHughes's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHughes.
McHughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McHughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McHughes.
Redz is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Redz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McHughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McHughes tries to sprawl but Redz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McHughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Redz from advancing position.
Redz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Redz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McHughes has hold of Redz's hands but Redz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redz winds up and cracks McHughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes trying to hold on to Redz's head to control him but Redz postures up.
Redz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McHughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redz.
Redz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redz lands with a punch from half guard.
Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nigel McHughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Redz connects with a nice short shot to McHughes's temple.
McHughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redz lands with a punch from half guard.
McHughes looking for submissions off his back.
Redz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McHughes trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McHughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redz is working away from the top position though.
Redz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Redz.
Redz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McHughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano Redz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Redz!
During a confident post fight interview, Romano Redz 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 Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edge has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
158 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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30
153 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Edge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edge misses with a hook.
A left lands for Gold.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edge misses with a wild body shot.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Edge throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Edge lands with an uppercut that bounces Gold off the cage and back into range.
Edge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edge misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edge.
Edge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edge off to one side.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick from Edge.
Edge misses with a straight right.
Edge looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Christian Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gold. Edge shrugs it off though.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
letting Edge counter with a right hand.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Edge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gold cracks Edge with a good jab.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Edge replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edge tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Gold connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edge. That's going to slow Gold down.
Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Gold throws a low kick but Edge avoids it.
Gold lands a jab to the nose.
Edge swings widly with a right hand
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold.
Edge staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edge fails with the takedown.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Edge seems unphased.
Edge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Edge misses with a body punch
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Edge is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edge is looking to chop away at Gold's legs.
Gold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edge throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
Gold throws a lazy head kick
and Edge counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Edge scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edge.
Gold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold taking a bit of punishment here - Edge scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge working away.
Edge tries to move to mount but Gold blocks the move with his legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Edge.
Edge throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Edge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edge keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold working away.
Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edge is looking for a sweep.
Edge is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Edge is just out of range.
Jab from Gold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Gold checks a low kick from Edge.
Edge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edge misses the jab.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Edge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gold checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
Gold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edge throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Edge slips under a jab from Gold.
Edge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Edge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edge lands a nice looking body kick.
Edge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edge catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gold defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Gold misses its target.
Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold moves away from the strike by Edge.
Gold lands an overhand right.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Edge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edge thumps Gold with a low kick.
Edge throws a chopping leg kick but Gold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edge looks to land a body kick but Gold moved away.
Gold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edge.
Edge misses with an uppercut.
Gold lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edge!
Gold 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.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Edge.
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edge in his tracks.
Edge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold lands a jab to Edge's midsection.
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edge in his tracks.
Edge moves away from the strike by Gold.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a jab.
Edge slips under a jab from Gold.
Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edge tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Edge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Edge 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.
Decent striking displayed by Edge there.
Edge throws a solid leg kick but Gold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edge.
A big left from Edge misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a low kick.
Edge throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gold counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold moves out of range as Edge strikes.
Edge throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edge slips under a jab from Gold.
Edge throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Edge moves out of range of the strikes.
Edge thows a leg kick but Gold checks it
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily.
Gold moves out of range as Edge throws a body kick.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Edge moves out of range easily.
Edge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Edge misses with a right hand
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
Edge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Edge staying out of range there.
Edge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold.
Gold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edge gets a double leg takedown into Gold's guard.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edge.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there.
Gold trying to control the position.
Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold trying to keep a closed guard but Edge is proving a slippery customer.
Edge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Edge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Christian Edge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge.
Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edge lands with a punch from half guard.
Edge working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gold is rocked!
Edge thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Edge is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edge lands strikes from half guard.
Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Edge there.
Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold is staying active underneath Edge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge.
Edge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edge is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.
Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edge thows a huge punch but Gold dodges it nicely.
Gold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge.
Edge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edge is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gold to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Edge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gold 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liquid Gold!
An out of breath Liquid Gold 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pimps Around The World. Hopkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . 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
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hopkins with a hook.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins looks to land a combination. Bishop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bishop throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopkins stands up and waves to Bishop to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop feints and then cracks Hopkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hopkins down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Xavier Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Hopkins.
Hopkins rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins gets a clinch.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Hopkins cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
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 Xavier Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Hopkins swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Hopkins takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Hopkins clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Bishop throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xavier Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Hopkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Xavier Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Hopkins.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins slips a jab from Bishop.
Hopkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Hopkins tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins cracks Bishop with an open hand slap.
Hopkins darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Hopkins into the cage.
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hopkins thinking.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopkins under the eye.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Hopkins cracks Bishop with an open hand slap.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Hopkins rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Xavier Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopkins moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
As Bishop backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Bishop.
I think Bishop 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Our winner, Vinny Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Xavier Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ogun will punish me severely for this loss!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Marsh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Meikalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meikalainen moves into the clinch.
Meikalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen wants to stall.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meikalainen.
I was talking to Meikalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meikalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meikalainen is pushing Marsh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch but Marsh improves position.
Marsh lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Marsh lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh stalling against the cage.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh lands a shot to the body.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen stalls.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch but Marsh improves position.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Meikalainen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hand to the body from Marsh.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Marsh lands a shoulder strike.
Marsh wants to stall.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meikalainen tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meikalainen is looking to control Marsh's arms but Marsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meikalainen has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Marsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Marsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsh.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Come on Meikalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsh pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Marsh dominated 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.
Meikalainen clinches with his opponent.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meikalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsh working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meikalainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsh tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsh tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsh.
Marsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Marsh is trying to maintain a safe position but Meikalainen gets an underhook and turns Marsh into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen wants to stall.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsh lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meikalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh lands a jab to Meikalainen's midsection.
Meikalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Meikalainen blocks it well.
Meikalainen throws out a loose jab but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh sends Meikalainen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marsh is motioning to the referee to let Meikalainen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Meikalainen ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Meikalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marsh lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Meikalainen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Marsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Marsh!
Stan Marsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique-Cause Of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Victor Sharp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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224 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp lands a body shot.
Chantry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Chantry walks into a jab.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Chantry tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chantry throws a combination that misses
and Chantry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp connects with a crisp jab.
Chantry throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Good leg kick by Chantry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Chantry's ribs.
Sharp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chantry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chantry is rocked!
Chantry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chantry lands a jab-cross combination.
Sharp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chantry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chantry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp tries to move into range but Chantry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chantry 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.
Chantry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a leg kick.
Chantry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp misses with a shot to the body
and Chantry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Chantry's ribs.
Chantry misses with a hook
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head.
Chantry lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chantry sprawling to the canvas! Chantry rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sharp finish him?!
Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry misses with a body punch
and Sharp counters with a crisp right that sends Chantry to the canvas! Sharp follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sharp!
A very excited looking Victor Sharp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons comes to the cage accompanied by Rule Britannia. Zivic has chosen La La Girl by Paffendorf as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic throws a leg kick
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Zivic catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Zivic 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.
Zivic misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zivic throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zivic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zivic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zivic throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
Zivic lands with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Zivic.
Zivic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zivic tries to clinch up
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Zivic's torso.
Zivic avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zivic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zivic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons thuds his shin into the meat of Zivic's side.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Zivic counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zivic gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivic tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not.
Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
I was talking to Fitzsimmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Zivic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick that stops Zivic in his tracks momentarily.
Zivic digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Zivic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zivic scrambles back to his feet.
Zivic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zivic moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zivic avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw a body kick
and Zivic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zivic.
Zivic looks to clinch
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
Zivic connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Zivic swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zivic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zivic scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic moves into the clinch successfully.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zivic slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Zivic.
Zivic throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Zivic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zivic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons catches Zivic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zivic misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zivic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zivic.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zivic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zivic takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zivic can do to turn this around?
Zivic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zivic scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zivic.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zivic avoids it.
Zivic jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zivic in his tracks.
Zivic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Zivic's midsection.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Zivic loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left and a right that stings Zivic.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zivic is breathing heavily.
Zivic is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Zivic misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
It appears Fitzsimmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Zivic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Zivic throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zivic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zivic sprawling to the canvas! Zivic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fitzsimmons finish him?!
Zivic is rocked!
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zivic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Zivic lands a lovely overhand right.
Zivic moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Zivic's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivic.
Zivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zivic.
Zivic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivic.
Zivic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Zivic settles back down.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Zivic saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Zivic scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Zivic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Zivic digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Zivic is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Zivic throws a body shot but no joy.
Zivic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zivic seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice right hand that sends Zivic toppling to the canvas! Zivic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fitzsimmons finish him?!
Zivic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Zivic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zivic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsandro De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza has chosen Alex De Souza as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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161 lbs
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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
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexsandro De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza takes one to the chin there.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into De Souza's torso.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Volkov.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Good body shot from De Souza.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Souza as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Volkov tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov 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.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
An inside leg kick from De Souza misses.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov 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.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Volkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Souza thinking.
Volkov sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Volkov wants to slow De Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
De Souza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Souza throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov slips under a jab.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza avoids the head kick by Volkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Souza. De Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Good shot there by De Souza.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
De Souza is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
De Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Volkov slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Volkov misses with a hook.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza motions for Volkov to come forward. De Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza slips under a jab.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov motions for De Souza to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Volkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow De Souza down.
Volkov throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov.
I think Volkov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Grunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi's entrance music is Run this town tonight . A fine choice. Grunge has chosen Temple of the Dog - Say Hello To Heaven as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Grunge!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Origi.
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Grunge looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Origi 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.
Origi digs a good hook to Grunge's body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Origi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grunge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Grunge.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Origi blocks the body kick.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Origi.
Grunge throws a good cross that connects.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunge 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Origi blocks the leg kick.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi sizes up Grunge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Origi scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Origi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi tries to score with a low kick but Grunge moves his leg out of the way.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Grunge avoided it.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
Origi cracks Grunge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grunge blocks the body kick.
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Grunge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Origi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Origi moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Origi scores with a jab.
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Origi throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Origi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Origi throws a lazy body kick
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grunge tried to score with a low kick but Origi checks it.
Jab from Grunge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi misses with a leg kick
and Grunge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Origi slips a jab from Grunge.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Origi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunge's calf.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge throws out a leg kick but Origi moves out of range and Grunge only half commits.
Origi forces Grunge back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grunge or not.
Origi is looking to break free of the clinch but Grunge has double underhooks.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Grunge controls the action.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Origi misses.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Origi defending well as Grunge loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grunge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Origi.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Grunge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge checks a low kick from Origi.
Grunge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Origi tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge throws a counter combo.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi scores with the left hand. Grunge knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi blocks a leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Origi is looking to clinch but Grunge is avoiding it.
Grunge lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunge misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Grunge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
Origi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunge is out of range and Origi settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Origi - that will leave a mark!
Origi scores with a spinning back kick!
Grunge misses with a body shot.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grunge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi blocks a head kick by Grunge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Origi checks a low kick from Grunge.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi cracks the inside of Grunge's front leg.
Origi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunge.
Grunge misses with a looping right.
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge tries to land a body kick
and Origi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Origi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi lands the left hand.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grunge lands with a kick to the temple. Origi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Grunge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Grunge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Origi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Origi was not able to check.
Origi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grunge.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Grunge thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunge moves into the clinch.
Origi stalling in the clinch but Grunge improves position.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands a hook that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Grunge.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grunge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Origi lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Grunge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Grunge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Grunge fails to land.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Grunge avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi is stalling here.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Grunge misses with the head strike.
Origi blocks a body shot from Grunge.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi tries a body shot but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi misses with the head strike.
Grunge has Origi pressed against the cage, preventing Origi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Origi avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge lands an elbow just above Origi 's eye.
A short left from Grunge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Origi.
Grunge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Origi.
Grunge looking to throw knees to the head but Origi is blocking nicely.
Grunge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi pushes Grunge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grunge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Origi is defending well for now.
Origi cracks Grunge with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grunge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Origi breaks from the clinch.
Grunge scores with a push kick.
Grunge lands a really nice looking cross but Origi seems unphased.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Grunge throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Origi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
Origi connects with the punch.
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Origi backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws a solid leg kick but Grunge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Origi.
Grunge walks into a jab.
A big right from Grunge misses.
And Origi counters with a quick kick to the body but Grunge blocks it.
Origi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Origi lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grunge 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Grunge!
A very excited looking Tommy Grunge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes to the cage accompanied by Trap Ball. Musashi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sword of the Stranger - Mukoh Hadan. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryu Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi moves to clinch but Templeton breaks away
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Templeton defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!
Templeton drops Musashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Musashi looks back up at him and smiles so Templeton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Musashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a huge left! Musashi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Templeton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Musashi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Templeton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Lance Templeton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newcastle finds it's way round the side to connect with Tallon's head.
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut.
Newcastle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
Nice jab there from Newcastle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newcastle scores with a nice strike.
Tallon is rocked!
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Newcastle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newcastle misses the jab.
Tallon scores with a kick to the body.
Tallon 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.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tallon wants to counter with a clinch but Newcastle pushes him away.
Tallon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Tallon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Jab by Tallon.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Newcastle dives in and scores a takedown into Tallon's guard.
Tallon has his feet on Newcastle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tallon feints and then cracks Newcastle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newcastle down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tallon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Newcastle lands an elbow inside that Tallon shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newcastle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tallon's brow.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newcastle.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Newcastle takes a shot to the head.
Newcastle has Tallon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newcastle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tallon tumbling to the mat - Newcastle dives into Tallon's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tallon trying to control the position here.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tallon is retaining full guard.
Newcastle postures up.
Tallon keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle pushing down on Tallon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallon pushes Newcastle off looking to stand but Newcastle dives back in and keeps control.
Tallon is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
Tallon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newcastle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newcastle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tallon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newcastle's guard! Nice work there by Tallon!
Tallon wants to stand but Newcastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tallon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon is continuing to stall.
Newcastle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
That's time! Newcastle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Tallon has managed to clinch.
Newcastle wants to get back to striking at distance but Tallon won't allow it.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newcastle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Tallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws a nice looking combination but Tallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Tallon slams his shin into Newcastle's torso.
Tallon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newcastle lands a nice shot that snaps Tallon's head back.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Newcastle fails to land the takedown.
Newcastle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newcastle takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Tallon saw that one coming.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Tallon lands with a shot to the body.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newcastle, as that shot connected.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Newcastle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newcastle rather than just go for the knockout.
Tallon defending well as Newcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Newcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tallon walks into a left hand.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Newcastle connects with a body shot that sends Tallon's belly button to the back.
Newcastle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Newcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newcastle thows a leg kick but Tallon checks it
and Tallon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tallon dips to his left and cracks Newcastle with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Tallon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newcastle walks into a left hand.
Tallon lands with a straight right. Newcastle didn't see that one coming.
Newcastle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tallon sprawls well initially but Newcastle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tallon has one foot on Newcastle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
Tallon closes the distance and pushes Newcastle back into the cage.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Tallon digs a right hand into Newcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newcastle's gas tank.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle misses with some punches.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tallon thuds his shin into the meat of Newcastle's side.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Tallon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newcastle with a body shot.
Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newcastle under the eye.
Tallon lands with a straight right. Newcastle didn't see that one coming.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Newcastle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tallon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Newcastle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Tallon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newcastle lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon jabs Newcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tallon lands a jab to Newcastle's midsection.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newcastle throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle connects with a body shot that sends Tallon's belly button to the back.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newcastle misses with a takedown attempt
and Tallon counters with a low kick, right behind Newcastle 's knee.
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tallon takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newcastle or not.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle wants to get back to striking at distance but Tallon won't allow it.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Newcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
A hook to the body from Newcastle.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newcastle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Newcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Tallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Newcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tallon.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tallon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Newcastle has his takedown stuffed
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donk. Tallon catches Newcastle right on the button with a cross.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newcastle's calf.
Newcastle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newcastle fails with the takedown
and Tallon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tallon throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Newcastle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newcastle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tallon scores with a sloppy right hand. Newcastle should have avoided that one.
Newcastle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Tallon.
Tallon throws a head kick but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon lands with a straight right. Newcastle didn't see that one coming.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Tallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Tallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a right hand that Tallon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tallon also avoids with ease.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon fakes the leg kick and cracks Newcastle in the body.
Tallon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tallon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newcastle darts in looking for a takedown but Tallon gets double underhooks and turns Newcastle into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Newcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newcastle's hands.
Nice shot lands for Newcastle.
Tallon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tallon tries to clinch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Tallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newcastle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tallon counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tallon slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tallon blocks a jab.
Tallon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle scores with a sloppy right hand. Tallon should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Newcastle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newcastle gets tackled into the cage by Tallon. Tallon maintains the clinch.
Newcastle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Newcastle decides to pull guard.
Tallon stands up and waves to Newcastle to follow him.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Newcastle.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Newcastle throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Tallon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newcastle on the side of the head.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newcastle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tallon's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tallon defends it nicely.
Tallon with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Newcastle saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Tallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Tallon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newcastle thinking.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tallon sprawls well. He's pushed Newcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Newcastle misses its intended target.
Tallon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tallon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newcastle.
Tallon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newcastle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tallon - the referee stops the clock and Newcastle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tallon. Newcastle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Newcastle with a poor takedown
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Newcastle's ribcage. Newcastle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Good body shot from Tallon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newcastle.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newcastle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Newcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Newcastle.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newcastle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tallon's brow.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newcastle lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Newcastle.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries a body shot but Newcastle blocks it.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle missing with knees to the body.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon gets through Newcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Newcastle lands a hook that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle lands a knee to the body.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Newcastle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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