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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton's entrance music is Zombie Nation. A fine choice. Ruzic has chosen Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky as his entrance music. Eric Ashton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton blocks a head kick by Ruzic.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ruzic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ashton on his heels. He'll look to pass Ashton's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruzic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruzic throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton controlling the position.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic wants to stand but Ashton is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ruzic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashton is retaining full guard.
Ashton looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashton, not yet.
Ruzic throws a strike but Ashton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton won't allow Ruzic to get back to his feet.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruzic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruzic looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruzic gets caught napping as Ashton dives in and scores a takedown. Ruzic manages to retain guard.
Ruzic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
Ashton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to escape.
Ruzic wants to get back to full guard.
Ruzic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruzic pushes Ashton off looking to stand but Ashton dives back in and keeps control.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Ruzic is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ashton is thwarting Ruzic's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruzic slips under a jab.
Ruzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruzic somewhat.
Ruzic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Ruzic saw that one coming.
Ruzic takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Ruzic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ashton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruzic's head.
Ruzic has his takedown stuffed
and Ashton counters with a left right combination that sends Ruzic crashing to the mat - Ashton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ruzic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Ashton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rick Showtime is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 36 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. West looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Showtime tries to move into full mount but can't pass West's legs.
West wants to control but Showtime postures up.
West is trying to improve his position.
West is trying to control Showtime's posture but Showtime avoids it.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Showtime wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Showtime decides to stand back up. Showtime steps back and let's West get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a low kick.
Showtime is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Showtime tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Showtime is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showtime wants to stand back up but West manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Showtime tries to escape but West is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Showtime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Showtime felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Showtime is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Showtime is looking to improve his position.
West trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Showtime trying to control but West postures up.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Showtime wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West drops an elbow to the side of Showtime's head.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
West tries to pass to full mount but Showtime defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
West wants to take a breather but Showtime is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showtime stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Showtime gets a clinch.
West fails to pull guard.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Showtime wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
Showtime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Showtime lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showtime gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Showtime finds it's way through West's defenses.
Showtime closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Showtime decides to stand back up. Showtime steps back and let's West get back to his feet.
Showtime closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Showtime lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Showtime manages to get himself to full guard.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Showtime wants to hit a switch here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Showtime there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
West lands a heavy elbow.
West landing shots from mount.
Showtime really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
West is stalling here but it's allowed Showtime to get half guard.
Showtime moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Showtime is on top in guard.
Showtime tries to stand but West is controlling from the bottom.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Showtime 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Showtime has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Showtime is one step ahead there.
Showtime trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to keep Showtime in close.
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.
Showtime trying to stand up but can't free himself from West's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Showtime defends well.
Showtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt.
West changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Stevie West will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Showtime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Showtime throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West shoots for a takedown but Showtime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Showtime clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Showtime scores with a one two! West had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Showtime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Showtime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showtime scores with a decent looking hook.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West looks to throw the jab but Showtime is out of range.
Showtime doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West scores with a takedown into Showtime's guard.
Showtime has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. West is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Showtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West working aggressively here.
West drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
Showtime preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime stands up and waves to West to follow him.
Showtime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime misses with the combination.
West tries to counter by clinching up but Showtime breaks away and moves out of range.
Showtime misses with the combination.
Showtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West misses with a hook
enabling Showtime to counter with a crisp jab.
Showtime digs a good hook to West's body.
Showtime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Showtime moves out of range as West strikes.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Showtime connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Showtime changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Showtime lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
Showtime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
A good leg kick by West.
West is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Showtime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Showtime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Showtime fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by West.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
Showtime checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Showtime. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Showtime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Showtime fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
West fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Showtime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showtime takes the fight into the clinch.
Showtime can't break the clinch.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Showtime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Showtime has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wildboy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a looping left.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Bowman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bowman tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bowman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Bowman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Scott is being controlled here.
Bowman landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bowman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bowman but great work by Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bowman wants to control but Scott postures up.
Bowman manages to get back to half guard.
Bowman is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Bowman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman throws a strike but Scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowman looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bowman tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Scott wants to control the pace but Bowman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowman staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Bowman shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bowman advances position into side control!
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tom Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bowman but great work by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is looking for a sweep.
Bowman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scott wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman is not content to let Scott control the position.
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bowman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws a jab when Bowman was well out of range.
Bowman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman advances to full mount.
Scott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bowman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott is now in Bowman's guard. A big mistake from Bowman there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott is looking to stand up but Bowman won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Bowman is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott trying to control the action but Bowman is working from the bottom.
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 Tom Bowman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bowman.
Bowman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Scott misses with a hook.
Bowman slips a jab from Scott.
Bowman shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Scott misses.
Bowman attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Scott misses with a hook
and Bowman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowman.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowman is one step ahead there.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott is fighting to break Bowman's control of his arms but Bowman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Bowman up and slammed him! Bowman can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his arm.
Bowman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scott tries to stand and escape but Bowman is controlling the position.
Bowman wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scott tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Bowman sits in half guard.
Bowman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowman trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Scott.
I think Scott 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pott comes into the arena with I Luv It blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
224 lbs
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26
209 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Pott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino's corner calls for a 1-2. Chino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Chino.
Chino looks to land a left hand but Pott moved out of range nicely.
Chino throws a lazy head kick
and Pott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chino throws a head kick that half lands.
Chino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chino catches Pott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino lands a leg kick that knocks Pott off balance momentarily.
Pott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chino if he has to take too many more of those.
Chino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chino throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino lands a jab.
A low kick from Chino misses
letting Pott counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chino misses the target.
Pott tried to counter with a leg kick but Chino avoided it.
Chino misses with a head kick.
Chino throws a sloppy body shot
and Pott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chino's knee momentarily.
Chino throws a head kick that misses.
Pott throws a counter high kick but Chino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Chino misses.
Pott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chino scores with the left hand. Pott knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Chino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chino.
Pott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pott manages to avoid it.
Pott slips a straight right by Chino.
Chino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pott tried to counter with a leg kick but Chino avoided it.
Chino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chino misses with a few strikes there.
Chino throws a head kick that misses.
Pott throws a counter high kick but Chino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chino misses with a combination
and Pott counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pott.
Chino flicks out a counter leg kick but Pott steps away.
Pott slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino tries to land a front kick but Pott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chino looks to land a left hand but Pott moved out of range nicely.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chino misses with a lunging right hand
and Pott counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chino looks winded!
Pott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chino.
Chino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pott back to the cage. Chino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chino throws an off balance right hand
and Pott counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pott.
Pott scores with a push kick.
Chino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Alpa Chino has been cut.
Pott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chino.
Pott looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chino throws the kick towards the body but Pott avoids it.
Pott throws a counter high kick but Chino was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pott cracks Chino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chino misses with a left hand
and Pott counters with a stiff right hand.
Pott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chino.
Pott throws out a powerful jab.
Chino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pott lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pott looks for the body kick but Chino saw that one coming.
Chino throws an off balance right hand
and Pott counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpa Chino's cut.
That's time! Pott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chino misses with a leg kick.
Chino avoids the head kick by Pott.
Chino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pott.
Pott appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pott's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chino. That's going to slow Pott down.
A head kick misses from Chino.
Chino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott is looking to chop away at Chino's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pott might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pott throws a body kick that misses.
Chino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chino 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.
Chino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpa Chino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pott throws a counter high kick but Chino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chino lands with a nice body punch.
Pott 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.
Pott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chino throws a body kick that misses.
Chino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chino throws a lazy head kick
and Pott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chino.
Pott tried to counter with a leg kick but Chino avoided it.
Chino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pott moves out of range as Chino strikes.
Chino 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.
Pott looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chino throws a head kick that misses
and Pott counters with a head kick that drops Chino to the mat! Chino scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Chino is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Pott moves out of range easily.
Pott checks a leg kick.
Pott throws a quick counter head kick but Chino was just out of range.
Pott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Chino.
Chino misses with a combination
and Pott counters with a crisp one two that drops Chino! Pott thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chino to his feet! Chino is in big trouble!
Chino looks to score with a jab to the body but Pott is just out of range.
Pott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino misses with a low kick.
Chino blocks a head kick by Pott.
Chino loads up on a big right hand but Pott slips the punch.
Chino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chino misses with a right hand
and Chino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chino throws a combination that misses
and Pott counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Chino is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Pott!
Roger Pott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by You Know You're Right - Nirvana. Orpo Jokinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
180 lbs
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39
182 lbs
21 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orpo Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Woodley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Woodley.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodley.
Danga de danga de dang - Woodley scores with a four punch combination!
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woodley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Woodley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Woodley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Woodley.
Woodley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woodley.
Jokinen is positioning himself well to prevent Woodley advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woodley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woodley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Woodley.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woodley scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woodley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Woodley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jokinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woodley is just riding it out for now. Jokinen eventually gives up the hold.
Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jokinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Woodley for as long as he can get away with.
Jokinen throwing shots but Woodley is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Jokinen is thwarting Woodley's attempts to control the position.
Woodley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jokinen is on him like a limpet, forcing Woodley back against the cage.
Woodley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Woodley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodley lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley working some strikes from top position.
Woodley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woodley connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woodley escapes and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to bench press Woodley off him but Woodley keeps the position.
Woodley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Woodley cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Woodley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Woodley connects with a decent elbow.
Jokinen looking for a sweep but Woodley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woodley's guard.
Woodley kicks Jokinen off and gets to his feet.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woodley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodley as he jumps to the side.
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woodley did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.
Woodley has one foot on Jokinen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woodley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Woodley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Woodley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woodley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodley as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orpo Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Woodley. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Woodley gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Woodley stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodley is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woodley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodley landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley with a nice head shot there.
Woodley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
Woodley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen pulls Woodley in close to his closed guard and prevents Woodley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Woodley stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Woodley lands a couple of elbows.
Woodley won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Woodley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyron Woodley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woodley is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woodley is aware though and is defending well.
Woodley postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jokinen covers up, he's hurt! Woodley keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Woodley and the ref steps in to end the fight! Woodley can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush comes into the arena with PUFF HARDER blaring out of the sound system. Brooks has chosen Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jay Kush has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
192 lbs
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21
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kush tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kush to the ground. Kush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kush misses with a hook
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
Kush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Kush blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kush's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Kush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Brooks lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brooks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kush takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brooks throws a strike aimed at the side of Kush's head but Kush avoids it well.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks with the ground and pound but Kush regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brooks is stalling here. Kush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brooks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Kush has control of the leg.
Kush trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Kush off! Kush jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kush passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks 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.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kush defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Kush into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks distracts Kush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush pushes Brooks off and gets back to his feet.
Kush throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooks won't allow Kush to get back to his feet.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Kush's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kush wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks 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.
Brooks prevents Kush from getting back to his feet.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brooks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kush misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Brooks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kush on his heels. He'll look to pass Kush's guard now, I'm sure.
Brooks stops Kush from standing up.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooks won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kush's head.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks stands up over Kush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kush is trying to hold Brooks in close to prevent damage but Brooks has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kush 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.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Kush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kush throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Jay Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Kush lands with an overhand left.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kush is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brooks.
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Kush is trying to stand up here but Brooks is controlling him well.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brooks is nestled in close to Kush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks working Kush over with strikes.
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks working Kush over with strikes.
Brooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Brooks 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.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brooks is trying to control. Kush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks 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.
Brooks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks is thwarting Kush's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Brooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush is looking to escape.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jay Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks wants to take a breather but Kush is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Brooks!
A very excited looking Damian Brooks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon's entrance music is Life Is Beautiful. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGee's choice of entrance music: Tref - Pasopvoordetrap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
215 lbs
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34
213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McGee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee stuffs the takedown.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on McGee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Brandon. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee shoots and misses
and Brandon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Brandon.
Brandon punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee misses with a double jab.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Brandon moved away.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for McGee to work.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee throws a head kick that misses
so Brandon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to stand up but Brandon isn't so interested in that idea.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
McGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
McGee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon landing with the ground and pound.
McGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGee closes the distance and pushes Brandon back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandon blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandon.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and McGee settles back down.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is taking a breather. McGee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brandon works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brandon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a body kick.
Brandon throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee unleashes a big counter combination but Brandon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
Brandon scores with a punch to the head.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGee.
McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandon fails to pull guard.
Brandon taking a breather.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
As McGee backs away, Brandon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
As Brandon backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.
Brandon scores with a takedown into McGee's guard.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon prevents McGee from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to get back to full guard here but Brandon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brandon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandon working the head with strikes.
McGee is looking to reverse the position.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Brandon drags him back down.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGee to see if he's OK.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is staying tight to McGee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Brandon!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dave McGee spoke after the fight, saying 'Spreckin ze dick'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skap Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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26
176 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skap Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazard misses with a straight left.
Hazard dodges the punch combination from Universe.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazard.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe forces Hazard back against the cage and clinches.
Universe effectively controlling the action here.
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazard scores with a nice right hand.
Universe throws a series of punches but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Universe lands a jab to Hazard's midsection.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe digs a good hook to Hazard's body.
Universe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Universe scrambles back to his feet.
Hazard cracks Universe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Universe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hazard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Universe throws a body punch but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard avoids the body shot from Universe.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe misses with a looping right.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazard avoids the head kick by Universe.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazard avoids the head kick by Universe.
Jab by Universe.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazard's sensitive parts.
Hazard connects with a jab.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Hazard blocks the body kick.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.
Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazard throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazard counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Universe lands with a kick to the temple. Hazard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe tries to land a leg kick but Hazard saw it coming and moves away.
Universe scores with a head kick. Hazard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to clinch there but Hazard circles away.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Universe stuns Hazard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Universe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hazard takes a step back to recover.
Universe throws a right hand that Hazard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazard also avoids with ease.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hazard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Universe is looking to wear down Hazard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Universe.
Universe clinches up with Hazard and pushes him back against the cage.
Universe misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Universe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Universe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Universe slips under a jab from Hazard.
Universe misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazard's sensitive parts.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe is looking to land body kicks.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Hazard misses with a hook
and Universe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Hazard managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazard can do to turn this around?
Hazard managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazard's efforts to push away.
Hazard wants to break free but Universe has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hazard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Universe connects with a crisp jab.
Hazard misses with an uppercut. Universe saw that one coming.
Universe connects with the punch.
Universe wants to clinch.
Hazard moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe misses with the body kick
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Universe throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe throws a leg kick but Hazard moved away.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Hazard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hazard finds it's way through Universe's defenses.
A head kick misses from Universe.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Hazard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Universe.
Universe is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazard.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Universe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazard.
Hazard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Universe tries to clinch
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe ducks right into an uppercut from Hazard.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Universe slips under a jab.
Hazard takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Universe.
Universe throws a looping overhand right but Hazard ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe lands a really nice looking cross but Hazard seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hazard loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe lands a head shot.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Universe with a body shot.
Hazard misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hazard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Universe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Universe has Hazard up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
Hazard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hazard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hazard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Universe counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hazard finds it's way through Universe's defenses.
Hazard misses with a looping left.
Hazard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Universe.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Universe looks to land a combination but Hazard avoids it well.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazard.
Hazard throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hazard tries to get set, Universe tries to push him back and clinch up but Hazard manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab from Universe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard throws a lazy right hand but Universe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Universe tries to clinch up but Hazard circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard moves out of range of the body kick from Universe.
Hazard missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Hazard coming out on top.
Universe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hazard doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe misses with a jab to the body
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hazard misses with a looping left.
Universe jabs Hazard right on the nose. Hazard blinks but takes it well.
Universe tries to clinch but Hazard is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazard.
Universe misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hazard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.
Universe darts in and clinches Hazard up against the cage.
Hazard is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Hazard wants to break free but Universe has control.
Hazard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazard was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Hazard moves out of range easily.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hazard misses the jab.
Hazard misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skap Hazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hazard throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe is looking for a counter combo.
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 Mr Universe.
Well Universe 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
Mr Universe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Garota de Ipanema. Neymar Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis Scott's chin.
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos moves out of range as Scott strikes.
That kick from Scott tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Some bone on bone action there as Scott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santos - the referee stops the clock and Scott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santos. Scott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Santos misses.
Scott feints a counter leg kick.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Scott scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick there by Santos.
Scott thows a leg kick but Santos checks it
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Scott misses
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos lands an elbow just above Scott 's eye.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott is rocked!
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scott! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Santos is unloading with more strikes now! Scott drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Santos!
In his post fight interview, Neymar Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen Deadwood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darren Lockyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Lockyer avoids it well.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
Lockyer throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Lockyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawk blocks the leg kick.
Lockyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lockyer's knee momentarily.
Lockyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Lockyer is wise to it.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer misses with a double jab.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Lockyer connects with the punch.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer scores with a jab.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lockyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lockyer moves away.
Lockyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a left hand
enabling Lockyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Lockyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lockyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lockyer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hawk. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Hawk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Lockyer.
Hawk throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Lockyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lockyer takes one on the button.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Lockyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Hawk moves forwards but Lockyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer backing away here, and Hawk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
Lockyer misses with a straight right.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Lockyer throws a good cross that connects.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk jabs Lockyer right on the nose. Lockyer blinks but takes it well.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockyer's head.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockyer on the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lockyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Lockyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Lockyer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lockyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lockyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lockyer.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lockyer.
Lockyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lockyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lockyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Hawk slips a jab from Lockyer.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Hawk moves out of range easily.
Lockyer avoids a kick to the body.
Lockyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Lockyer avoids nicely.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lockyer throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lockyer throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Lockyer lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer blocks the body kick.
Hawk moves forwards but Lockyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lockyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lockyer connects with a crisp jab.
Lockyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Lockyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Lockyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lockyer is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body
and Hawk counters with a single leg into guard. Lockyer didn't expect that.
Lockyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lockyer pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Lockyer continues to stall.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
Hawk is pushing down on Lockyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Lockyer defends it.
Hawk moves nicely into side control.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Lockyer defends.
Lockyer dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lockyer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawk connects with a decent elbow.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Lockyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Hawk cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.
Lockyer with a nice cross.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lockyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Lockyer misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lockyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Lockyer throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Lockyer only half commits.
Hawk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lockyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Lockyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hawk misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Lockyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lockyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lockyer.
Lockyer defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Lockyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lockyer scrambles back to his feet.
Lockyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Lockyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lockyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Lockyer steps away.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Lockyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lockyer walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Lockyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lockyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawk throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lockyer takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hawk.
I think Hawk 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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