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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horizon has chosen Bring your whole crew as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horizon lands a big head kick that sends McGuigan tumbling to the mat! Horizon takes a step backwards and waves McGuigan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuigan counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuigan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horizon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Horizon is predictable there
and McGuigan counters with a series of strikes. Horizon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horizon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuigan is able to avoid easily.
McGuigan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horizon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horizon throws a leg kick but McGuigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McGuigan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horizon throws a low kick, looking for McGuigan's leg but McGuigan calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McGuigan. Those never looked like landing.
McGuigan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
McGuigan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Horizon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan staying out of range there.
McGuigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horizon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horizon avoids the head kick by McGuigan.
Horizon throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and Horizon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
A little feinted left hand from McGuigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horizon wants to clinch but McGuigan slips to the side
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon misses with a low kick.
It looked like McGuigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Horizon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuigan - that will leave a mark!
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan throwing a counter right hand but Horizon manages to avoid it.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan looks to land a left hand but Horizon moved out of range nicely.
McGuigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Horizon to counter with a crisp jab.
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is getting worse.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon avoids them all with ease.
Horizon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horizon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan throws a right and a left that Horizon avoids nicely.
Horizon lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuigan takes a step back to recover.
Horizon misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuigan misses the target.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horizon jabs McGuigan right on the nose. McGuigan blinks but takes it well.
Horizon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horizon lands the left hand.
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horizon tries a low kick but McGuigan avoids it.
McGuigan connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horizon checks it well.
McGuigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuigan blocks a head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan ducks under a wild hook from Horizon.
McGuigan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horizon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan blocks it.
McGuigan throws a big counter combination but Horizon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a left and a right that stings Horizon.
McGuigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Horizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuigan 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.
McGuigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horizon can pounce on him.
Horizon lands with a kick to the temple. McGuigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's time! McGuigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the body from Horizon misses
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan is looking for a counter combo.
Eamonn McGuigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McGuigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon moves out of range.
McGuigan throws a big shot that misses.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horizon tests McGuigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuigan checks the leg kick.
McGuigan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to slow McGuigan down with leg kicks.
Horizon swings widly with a right hand
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon tries to clinch but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan scores with a nice head shot.
McGuigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuigan moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuigan moves away.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuigan tried to counter with a leg kick but Horizon avoided it.
Horizon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon.
Horizon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan stops a takedown attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan lands a right hand.
McGuigan lands an uppercut.
McGuigan digs a right hand underneath Horizon's ribcage. Horizon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horizon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon blocking some punches.
Horizon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuigan.
McGuigan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan lands a body shot.
McGuigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuigan.
A short body shot lands from McGuigan as the two fighters clinch.
Horizon slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuigan.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horizon lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGuigan.
Horizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon tries to work over McGuigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
McGuigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horizon misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horizon.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuigan stalls.
Horizon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuigan dips to his left and cracks Horizon with an uppercut!
McGuigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuigan, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eamonn McGuigan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan'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. This is the final round!
Horizon misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuigan counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Horizon finds it's way through McGuigan's defenses.
McGuigan avoids a kick to the body.
It appears McGuigan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Horizon throws a shot from downtown. McGuigan moves away and avoids it.
Horizon dodges the punch combination from McGuigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon moves away
and Horizon counters with a stiff right hand.
Horizon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horizon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon misses with a jab to the body
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horizon throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuigan clinches up against the cage.
Horizon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGuigan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuigan turns into Horizon and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuigan trying to control but Horizon is working from the bottom.
Horizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuigan controls the pace.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Horizon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuigan trying to move into half guard but instead Horizon has managed to sweep!
McGuigan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horizon is one step ahead there.
McGuigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horizon won't allow McGuigan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuigan trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan pulls Horizon in close to prevent any damage.
Horizon stays in close to McGuigan's body and controls the position.
McGuigan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuigan trying to control the position.
Horizon passes McGuigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Horizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuigan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Horizon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuigan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horizon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuigan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horizon pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuigan is out of range and Horizon settles back down.
McGuigan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Horizon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horizon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead Man. Yabaisama has chosen Liquid Swords as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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27
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a solid leg kick but Blake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yabaisama.
Blake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yabaisama defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake throws a leg kick but Yabaisama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yabaisama throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yabaisama. That's going to slow Blake down.
Yabaisama's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yabaisama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick as Blake jumps back.
Blake throws a hook but Yabaisama blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Yabaisama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Yabaisama avoided it.
Blake lands with a nice body kick.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabaisama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Yabaisama does it's job there.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake slips under a jab.
Blake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yabaisama to the ground. Blake is now in Yabaisama's guard.
Yabaisama looking for subs off his back but Blake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama trying to control from the bottom.
Yabaisama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabaisama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake trying to mount his opponent but Yabaisama defends it.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Yabaisama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake prevents Yabaisama from improving his position.
Yabaisama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yabaisama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yabaisama manages to get to full guard.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Yabaisama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yabaisama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake 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.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
Yabaisama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blake.
Yabaisama throws an off balance right hand
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yabaisama misses with a straight right.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yabaisama can do to turn this around?
Yabaisama throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Blake throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yabaisama avoids it.
The fighters circling - Yabaisama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yabaisama's half guard.
Blake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blake seems to be working for a kimura but Yabaisama defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake prevents Yabaisama from improving his position.
Yabaisama wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
Yabaisama is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Yabaisama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yabaisama is trying to control but can't.
Blake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yabaisama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yabaisama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back!
Blake wants to escape the position.
Blake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama has the hooks in. Blake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yabaisama is not going to allow Blake to sit and survive in this position.
Yabaisama has the hooks in. Blake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Blake tries to escape the position.
Blake breaks Yabaisama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake won't allow Yabaisama to sweep him here.
Yabaisama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blake is working Yabaisama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yabaisama looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Yabaisama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diagoro Yabaisama!
A very excited looking Diagoro Yabaisama 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 Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
9 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
Coker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Coker manages to get underhooks.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks an elbow strike.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands a body punch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Coker - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker 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.
Coker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.
Coker working over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound. De Santo Cristo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker trying to control the action but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker is controlling the pace.
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
De Santo Cristo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coker works over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound from guard.
Coker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Santo Cristo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo controls Coker momentarily but Coker frees himself.
Coker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coker controlling the action here.
Coker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Santo Cristo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Coker keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Coker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coker lands with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
Coker misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker misses with a hook. De Santo Cristo ducked under it nicely.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coker slips a jab from De Santo Cristo.
Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Santo Cristo manages to circle out of the way.
Coker throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Coker has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo being controlled against the cage.
Coker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Still in the clinch, Coker scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker lands with a left to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands a shot to the body.
Coker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coker after a bit of a struggle.
Coker tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Coker.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo lands an uppercut.
Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Coker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coker controlling the action here for a moment.
Coker works on De Santo Cristo's body with a couple of short punches.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (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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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger ducks right into an uppercut from Kiddi.
Kiddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiddi with a nice cross.
Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Renninger moves away and avoids it.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renninger 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.
Renninger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Renninger moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kiddi.
Nice shot lands for Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a lazy right hand but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Renninger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Renninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richard Renninger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Kiddi slams his shin into Renninger's torso.
Renninger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Renninger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renninger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger moves out of range of the body kick.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiddi swings for the body but Renninger moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renninger's sensitive parts.
Renninger blocks the body kick.
Renninger blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renninger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Kiddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Kiddi.
Renninger defending well as Kiddi loads up on a big left hand.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renninger counters with a two punch combo.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Renninger.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiddi lands a jab to the head.
Renninger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi is looking to chop away at Renninger's legs.
Renninger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiddi.
Renninger takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Kiddi cracks Renninger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger jumps guard but Kiddi stands there with Renninger around his waist. Renninger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renninger tries to pull guard but Kiddi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiddi tries to work over Renninger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renninger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiddi to keep the fight standing.
Galdra Kiddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Renninger.
Kiddi leaning against his opponent.
Renninger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Renninger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiddi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiddi tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renninger.
Kiddi has a couple of punches blocked by Renninger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiddi.
Renninger blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Kiddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Renninger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Kiddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renninger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Renninger keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a leg kick
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiddi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiddi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
Kiddi throws a hook but Renninger blocks it.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renninger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renninger scrambles back to his feet.
Kiddi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Renninger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiddi is in Renninger's guard.
Kiddi postures up in Renninger's guard and throws a big left but Renninger blocks it.
Kiddi won't allow Renninger to get back to his feet.
Kiddi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiddi trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Kiddi is looking to work some ground and pound but Renninger has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiddi.
Renninger wants to get back to his feet but Kiddi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiddi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiddi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Renninger.
Kiddi tries for a takedown but Renninger circles away easily
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiddi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kiddi.
Kiddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renninger can do to turn this around?
Kiddi misses with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renninger avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi misses with a low kick.
Kiddi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Renninger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiddi. That one must have hurt.
Renninger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galdra Kiddi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi thumps Renninger with a low kick.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renninger's head.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renninger defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Richard Renninger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renninger moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kiddi moves in looking to clinch but Renninger pushes him off.
Kiddi misses the jab.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Renninger moved away.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi pushes Renninger away with a front kick.
Kiddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi throws a head kick that Renninger semi-blocks.
Renninger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiddi throws out the jab.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi looks for the body kick but Renninger saw that one coming.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger walks into a stiff left hand from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Kiddi misses its intended target.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi throws a big shot that misses.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renninger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiddi.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiddi misses with a hook.
Kiddi looks to land a body kick but Renninger moved away.
Kiddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiddi shoots in and drives through. Renninger sprawls well.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Renninger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiddi throws a low kick but Renninger avoids it.
Renninger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galdra Kiddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi tries to clinch there but Renninger circles away.
Kiddi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiddi misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi lands a leg kick that knocks Renninger off balance momentarily.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger blocks a jab.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renninger moves out of range as Kiddi throws a body kick.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi lands a head kick!
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Renninger counters with a left and a right that stings Kiddi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renninger takes one on the button.
Kiddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi looks to throw the jab but Renninger is out of range.
Kiddi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Renninger moves away and avoids it.
Renninger leaves Kiddi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renninger checks a leg kick.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi thuds his shin into the meat of Renninger's side.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiddi.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Renninger counters with a two punch combo.
Renninger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galdra Kiddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiddi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galdra Kiddi!
A very excited looking Galdra Kiddi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsar Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bomba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes. Murray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead man walking. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
157 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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26
166 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tsar Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bomba is out of range and Murray settles back down.
Murray throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murray moves away from the strike by Bomba.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray is looking to slow Bomba down with leg kicks.
Bomba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray misses with a hook
and Bomba counters with a nice body shot.
Murray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
Bomba pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bomba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murray is looking to stand up but Bomba won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murray gets to his feet. Bomba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bomba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murray really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomba.
Bomba throws a right hand that misses
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bomba throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bomba has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Bomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray motions for Bomba to come forward. Murray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomba was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Murray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomba.
A big right from Murray misses.
Bomba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Bomba.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomba manages to avoid it.
Bomba motions for Murray to come forward. Bomba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bomba misses with a looping left.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomba rather than just go for the knockout.
Bomba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomba avoids the body shot from Murray .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
Bomba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Bomba clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray .
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Bomba.
Bomba is trying to stall.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomba throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Murray throws a body kick that misses
enabling Bomba to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray throws a chopping leg kick but Bomba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bomba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomba staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a hook.
Bomba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomba defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Bomba throws a counter high kick but Murray was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray avoids the head kick by Bomba.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Murray .
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murray , as that shot connected.
Bomba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Murray will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murray slips under a jab.
Bomba 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.
Bomba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Bomba moves into the clinch.
Bomba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Bomba stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Bomba taking a breather.
Bomba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomba backwards.
Bomba lands with a short shot to the head.
Bomba lands with a left to the head.
Murray tries a body shot but Bomba blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bomba to work.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Bomba misses with a punch to the body.
Bomba lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Bomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomba jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Murray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bomba's guard.
Bomba looking to control.
Bomba is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murray stands up.
Bomba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba blocks a jab.
Bomba scores with a nice strike.
Murray jabs at Bomba's body.
Bomba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomba throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomba slips under a jab.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bomba throws a leg kick that misses.
Bomba blocks a jab.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Bomba's shoulder, as Bomba tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomba manages to avoid it.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray lands a jab to Bomba's midsection.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray lands a head shot.
Bomba is rocked!
Murray cracks Bomba with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bomba tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Murray pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bomba is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Murray !
A very excited looking Chad Murray 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obelix De Gaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gaul comes to the cage accompanied by Asterix and Obelix. Moonra has chosen Boombastic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
265 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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40
275 lbs
33 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obelix De Gaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra throws a body shot but no joy.
De Gaul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moonra.
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
A head kick misses from Moonra.
Moonra lands with a hook. De Gaul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Gaul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moonra takes a step back to recover.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
De Gaul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moonra looks winded!
De Gaul has Moonra up against the cage in a clinch.
Moonra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moonra lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Gaul backwards.
De Gaul blocking some punches.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Moonra controls the action.
De Gaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra tries to clinch
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Moonra.
De Gaul appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Gaul lands a jab to Moonra's midsection.
De Gaul digs a good body shot into Moonra's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Gaul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Gaul jabs at Moonra's body.
De Gaul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moonra misses with a straight right.
De Gaul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moonra misses with a lunging right hand
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Moonra misses.
Moonra throws a right hand that misses
and De Gaul counters with a huge left! Moonra is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Gaul isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moonra from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obelix De Gaul!
Our winner, Obelix De Gaul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gods Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
153 lbs
33 - 21 - 2 |
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao lands with a right hand.
Tyraanicao clobbers Anders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anders takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Anders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyraanicao has time to react.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao slips under a jab from Anders.
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Anders.
A low kick from Tyraanicao is predictable there
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyraanicao works Anders's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyraanicao, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anders misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyraanicao misses the body punch
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anders.
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anders can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Anders tries to work over Tyraanicao's front leg with a kick but Tyraanicao checks it.
Anders cracks a nice hook into Tyraanicao's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Anders blocks the leg kick.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyraanicao throws out the jab.
Anders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Anders connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyraanicao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
It seemed like Tyraanicao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anders connects with a right hand. Tyraanicao shakes it off.
Tyraanicao lands with an overhand left.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Anders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anders lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders misses with the body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyraanicao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao counters with a body kick.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut
and Anders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anders is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Anders throws a chopping leg kick but Tyraanicao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao blocks the body kick.
Tyraanicao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyraanicao moves forwards but Anders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anders missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders cracks Tyraanicao with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head but Tyraanicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Tyraanicao catches Anders right on the button with a cross.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
And Tyraanicao responds with a good body kick, but Anders manages to step out the way in time.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders thumps Tyraanicao with a low kick.
Anders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao obviously looking to wear him down.
Anders tries to bum rush Tyraanicao with a series of wild strikes but Tyraanicao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Tyraanicao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Tyraanicao as he checks the leg kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao lands with a hook. Anders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Ingemar Anders 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.
Tyraanicao 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.
Anders tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyraanicao avoided it.
Anders lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Anders throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anders slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
A punch lands to the side of Anders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Tyraanicao is predictable there
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Anders.
Tyraanicao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyraanicao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders misses with a right hand
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that Anders ducks under and follows up with a left that Anders also avoids with ease.
Anders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Anders throws a body kick.
Tyraanicao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anders if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyraanicao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anders.
Anders lands a head kick!
Tyraanicao misses with a left hand
and Anders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyraanicao tried to score with a low kick but Anders checks it.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Anders moved away.
Tyraanicao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyraanicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
As Tyraanicao tries to get set, Anders tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyraanicao manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyraanicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anders connects with a looping right hand.
Tyraanicao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyraanicao throws a combination that misses
and Anders counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyraanicao looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Anders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Anders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyraanicao connects with a looping right hand.
Anders takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Tyraanicao dodges the punch combination from Anders.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Anders scores with a one two! Tyraanicao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anders throws a hook but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyraanicao 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.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyraanicao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick from Anders.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Anders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Anders moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao misses with a kick to the body.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
and Anders counters by clinching up.
Anders throws a head punch that misses.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders breaks from the clinch.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyraanicao tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyraanicao.
Good shot there by Anders.
Jab from Anders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anders throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyraanicao's head.
Anders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyraanicao thumps Anders with a low kick.
Tyraanicao slips under a jab from Anders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
That's time! Anders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Anders.
Anders pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao is looking for the big counter here.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab to the body.
Tyraanicao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Anders 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
Anders throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Anders misses with a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anders's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anders to score with a decent uppercut.
Anders lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
A big left from Tyraanicao misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao!
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anders throws a body kick that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a two punch combo.
Anders throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick from Anders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyraanicao.
Anders throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders lands a right hook to the body.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Anders.
Tyraanicao tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Anders misses.
Anders throws a head kick that half lands.
Anders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyraanicao.
Anders swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anders.
Tyraanicao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Tyraanicao. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyraanicao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Anders.
Tyraanicao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyraanicao throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anders.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
It looked like Anders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyraanicao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders cracks Tyraanicao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anders lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Anders strikes.
Tyraanicao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anders, right into the meat.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anders throws a head kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Anders sets himself, and Tyraanicao steps forward looking for the clinch! Anders avoids it this time.
Anders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyraanicao tries to land a body kick
and Anders counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Ingemar Anders.
Well Anders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A victorious Ingemar Anders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bostar Tyraanicao had this to say: 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narsimvarman Maurya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maurya's choice of entrance music: 2Pac-Under Pressure . Calm Like A Bomb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Narsimvarman Maurya!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurya throws an off balance right hand
and A Bomb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A Bomb rushes Maurya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Bomb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maurya's efforts to push away.
A Bomb gets through Maurya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb scores with a hook to the body.
A Bomb is leaning against Maurya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for A Bomb.
Maurya looks winded!
Maurya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maurya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Bomb has him pressed against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb lands an elbow inside.
Maurya misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Bomb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maurya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, A Bomb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maurya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. A Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A Bomb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maurya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A Bomb scores with a head kick. Maurya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Narsimvarman Maurya has been cut.
Maurya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A Bomb throws an overhand right that drops Maurya like a sack of potatoes! A Bomb dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calm Like A Bomb!
A relieved looking Calm Like A Bomb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. Gymer Alexandersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dantes throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Alexandersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexandersson misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Dantes misses with a leg kick.
Alexandersson misses with the body kick
and Dantes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandersson misses with a kick to the body.
Dantes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandersson.
Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the head.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson lands a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a front kick aimed at Dantes's knee but Dantes avoids it well.
Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes.
Dantes is looking to wear down Alexandersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexandersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alexandersson's calf.
Alexandersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexandersson misses the body punch
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes wants to land a leg kick but Alexandersson is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexandersson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dantes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alexandersson.
Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick from Alexandersson lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot
and Dantes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dantes scores with a hook.
Dantes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Dantes moves away from the strike by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Dantes strikes.
Dantes scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes scores with a hook.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick that knocks Dantes off balance momentarily.
Alexandersson lands a body shot.
Dantes defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Alexandersson misses.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes slips under a jab from Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gymer Alexandersson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body kick from Alexandersson.
A big left from Alexandersson misses.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
Dantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Alexandersson.
Dantes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Dantes avoids it with no problem.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dantes tries a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dantes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Alexandersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandersson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexandersson throws a lazy body kick
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Alexandersson misses
and Dantes counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the nose.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the body
and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson tests Dantes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily.
Dantes lands a really nice looking cross but Alexandersson seems unphased.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Dantes ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dantes lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target.
Dantes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dantes lands a nice shot that snaps Alexandersson's head back.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Dantes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dantes misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gymer Alexandersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dantes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandersson lands with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson misses with a low kick.
Alexandersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dantes's sensitive parts.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range.
Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson throws a low kick but Dantes moves out of range easily.
Alexandersson misses with a body kick.
Dantes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Alexandersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dantes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandersson looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range.
Alexandersson scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Alexandersson catches Dantes right on the button with a cross.
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a counter combo.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dantes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily.
Dantes moves out of range of the body kick from Alexandersson.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily.
Alexandersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dantes counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandersson digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Dantes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dantes slips a jab from Alexandersson.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexandersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexandersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexandersson scores with a nice strike.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target.
Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dantes has time to react.
Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a right hand that misses
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexandersson cracks Dantes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexandersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dantes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexandersson is able to avoid easily.
Alexandersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gymer Alexandersson really 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.
Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses.
Dantes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexandersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dantes.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes throwing a counter right hand but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a big shot that misses.
Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dantes throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dantes scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes drops his hands momentarily and Alexandersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantes.
A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes cracks Alexandersson with a good jab.
Dantes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dantes scrambles back to his feet.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot
letting Dantes counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot that snaps Dantes's head back.
Dantes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes.
Alexandersson misses with a left hand
and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dantes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexandersson.
Dantes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the body
and Dantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandersson in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a jab to the body
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandersson stuns Dantes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Alexandersson counters with a low kick, right behind Dantes 's knee.
Alexandersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range.
Dantes moves out of range as Alexandersson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson thows a leg kick but Dantes checks it
and Alexandersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandersson misses with a hook
and Dantes counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dantes.
Dantes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dantes thows a leg kick but Alexandersson checks it
and Alexandersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandersson throws a front kick that sends Dantes stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes with a nice cross.
Alexandersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexandersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dantes counters with a left to the body.
Alexandersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexandersson tried to score with a low kick but Dantes checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcus Dantes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Dantes finds it's target.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Dantes misses with a body kick.
Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson throws a leg kick
and Dantes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Dantes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dantes scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dantes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandersson misses with a hook.
Dantes is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Alexandersson misses.
Alexandersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dantes.
Alexandersson misses with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a leg kick.
Dantes throws a body punch but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dantes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dantes scores with a decent looking hook.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson jabs Dantes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dantes counters with a left to the body.
Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dantes blocks a jab.
Alexandersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Alexandersson misses its intended target.
Alexandersson throws a wild body kick that Dantes sees coming a mile off.
Dantes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexandersson just manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Dantes's head but Dantes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dantes.
Alexandersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dantes lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Dantes finds it's target.
Alexandersson scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alexandersson. That snapped Dantes's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandersson swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dantes misses with a body punch
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Dantes avoids it easily.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dantes slips under a jab.
Alexandersson lands with a nice combination. Dantes backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gymer Alexandersson.
Well Alexandersson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson! Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wilder Wein. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wein keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Rutherford has Wein pressed against the cage, preventing Wein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Wein breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
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!
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford thumps Wein with a low kick.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Wein against the cage.
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A hook to the body from Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wein.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Wein tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wein walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein slips under a jab.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Wein avoids it well.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford 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.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Wein shakes it off.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Wein.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Wein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Wein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutherford moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein slips a straight right by Rutherford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Wein counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Wein moves his leg out of the way.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Wein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Wilder Wein 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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