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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Sklemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gucci Mane feat. Rick Ross - Head Shots. Edward Blake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Sklemin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklemin looks to clinch
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Sklemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Blake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sklemin really felt that one!
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sklemin circles away.
Blake looks for the body kick but Sklemin saw that one coming.
Blake feints and then cracks Sklemin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklemin down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake misses with a hook.
Sklemin looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Blake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklemin. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Blake.
Sklemin punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Blake.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Sklemin's defenses.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Blake lands a big head kick that sends Sklemin tumbling to the mat! Blake takes a step backwards and waves Sklemin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sklemin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake thuds his shin into the meat of Sklemin's side.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Blake throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Sklemin lands with a right hand.
Blake cracks Sklemin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sklemin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Blake pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sklemin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Blake!
A relieved looking Edward Blake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kristoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Napoleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristoffer comes to the cage accompanied by Who's Your Daddy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Kristoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoffer missing with a left hand there. Napoleon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Napoleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kristoffer steps away.
Kristoffer misses with a low kick.
Napoleon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Napoleon misses with a double jab.
Kristoffer clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Napoleon.
Kristoffer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristoffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Napoleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Napoleon lands with a light punch inside.
Kristoffer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napoleon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kristoffer fails to land.
Napoleon misses with a punch to the body.
Kristoffer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Napoleon throws a head punch that misses.
Napoleon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Napoleon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Napoleon digs a right hand into Kristoffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kristoffer's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon can't find room to land a body shot as Kristoffer controls the action.
Kristoffer misses with some punches.
Napoleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristoffer prevents a body shot from Napoleon.
A short right from Napoleon.
Kristoffer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kristoffer.
Napoleon pushes Kristoffer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Napoleon blocks an uppercut.
Napoleon breaks from the clinch.
Napoleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kristoffer closes the distance and pushes Napoleon back into the cage.
Napoleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Napoleon works over Kristoffer's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Napoleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristoffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Napoleon.
Kristoffer misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon ducks under a wild hook from Kristoffer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Napoleon! But no joy.
Napoleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kristoffer.
Kristoffer fails to land with a series of punches.
Napoleon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kristoffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kristoffer throws out a loose jab but Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kristoffer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Napoleon checks a leg kick.
Kristoffer is looking to clinch but Napoleon is avoiding it.
Napoleon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kristoffer rushes Napoleon and presses him up against the cage.
Kristoffer tries a body shot but Napoleon blocks it.
Kristoffer can't find room to land a body shot as Napoleon controls the action.
Kristoffer prevents a body shot from Napoleon.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Napoleon.
Napoleon blocks a body shot from Kristoffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristoffers head.
Napoleon lands a left hand.
Napoleon lands with a left to the head.
Napoleon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristoffer has a couple of punches blocked by Napoleon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Napoleon.
Napoleon lands a shot to the body.
Kristoffer is breathing heavily.
Napoleon lands a body shot.
Napoleon presses Kristoffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Napoleon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Napoleon throws a big uppercut that drops Kristoffer! More strikes from Napoleon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kristoffer lies dazed against the cage as Napoleon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Buster Napoleon made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Shota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. Shota has chosen Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class 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
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Shota.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shota tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Shota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Todd's brow.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Shota prevents Todd from breaking the clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Shota tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Todd tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
A big left from Shota misses.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Todd thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Shota misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Shota wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd checks a low kick from Shota.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shota tries to clinch but Todd moves away
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Shota misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Shota swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd motions for Shota to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shota on the side of the head.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shota moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota connects with a jab.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Todd cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Shota takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Shota misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd lands a nice hook to Shota's body. Shota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Shota.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Shota gets a clinch.
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Shota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota takes one to the chin there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd slips a jab from Shota.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Shota tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota wants to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Shota blocking some punches.
Todd manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Shota thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Shota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Granit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granit comes to the cage accompanied by Trumpsta (Contiez feat. Treyy G). Mubango has chosen Jessie J - Bang Bang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Granit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granit throws the left hand but Mubango avoids the punch easily.
Granit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mubango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mubango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mubango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mubango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granit.
Mubango looks for a takedown but Granit sprawls well.
Mubango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granit.
Mubango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granit momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango walks into a jab.
It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Granit misses with a body shot.
Mubango looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mubango throws a leg kick but Granit checks it.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Granit is just out of range.
Granit moves forwards but Mubango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango slips under a jab.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Mubango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mubango looks to score with a jab to the body but Granit is just out of range.
Granit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mubango looks to throw a body kick
and Granit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Granit. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Granit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mubango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mubango cracks the inside of Granit's front leg.
Mubango feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granit's calf.
Mubango blocks a jab.
Mubango swings for the body but Granit moves out of range.
Granit tried to counter with a leg kick but Mubango avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mubango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Granit. Beautiful body shot.
Mubango scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
Mubango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mubango crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granit - the referee stops the clock and Mubango gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granit. Mubango manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mubango throws a sloppy head kick
and Mubango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mubango throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granit. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mubango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and Granit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mubango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Papa Granit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.
Mubango tries to bum rush Granit with a series of wild strikes but Granit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Granit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granit just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Granit.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granit with a nice cross.
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Granit pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Granit.
Granit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mubango digs a good body shot into Granit's ribs.
Granit avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango scores with a punch to the head.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Granit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mubango lands a front kick.
Mubango pushes Granit away with a front kick.
Granit misses the jab.
Mubango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Granit defends it well.
Granit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granit throws out the jab.
Mubango swings for the body but Granit moves out of range.
Granit slips a jab from Mubango.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mubango.
Granit misses with an uppercut. Mubango saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Granit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mubango checks the leg kick.
Mubango with the counter takedown but Granit avoids it easily.
Granit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Granit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mubango might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Granit has got the better of the exchanges.
Granit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mubango tries to clinch up but Granit circles away and keeps his distance.
Granit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mubango's sensitive parts.
Granit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubango can do to turn this around?
Mubango throws a body punch but Granit moves out of range.
Mubango lands a jab to the head.
Granit loads up on a big right hand but Mubango slips the punch.
Granit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mubango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango stuns Granit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Granit misses.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Granit takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papa Granit is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mubango.
Mubango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. Granit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granit just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mubango's hands.
Granit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mubango at a distance.
Mubango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granit misses with a hook
and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown. Granit fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granit keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Mubango throws a strike but Granit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mubango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mubango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mubango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango wants to sweep here but Granit controlling him for the moment.
Granit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mubango trying to control the position.
Granit gets to his feet. Mubango looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mubango wants to slow Granit down by chopping away at his legs.
Mubango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango avoids the body shot from Granit.
Mubango misses with the body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Granit counters with a stiff right hand.
Granit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mubango rushes Granit and presses him up against the cage.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as Granit controls the action.
Mubango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mubango is looking for a takedown.
Mubango blocks a body shot from Granit.
Granit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mubango backwards.
Mubango is trying to break free.
Mubango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Granit is defending well for now.
Mubango is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granit lands with a light punch inside.
Granit breaks the clinch.
Granit swings for the body but Mubango moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango dives in and scores a takedown into Granit's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granit looking to control.
Mubango is fighting to break Granit's control of his arms but Granit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Granit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mubango's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Granit looking for a sweep. Not yet Granit, not yet.
Mubango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mubango looking to sit in guard and control but Granit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Granit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mubango is proving hard to escape from.
Mubango is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Mubango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Granit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granit looks to land a right hand but Mubango moved out of range.
Mubango thuds his right hand into Granit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mubango takes a swing at Granit's ribcage but misses.
Granit is looking to counter punch.
Mubango drives through with a takedown into Granit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Granit being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC inform me that Mubango has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Granit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granit checks a leg kick.
Mubango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango slips a jab from Granit.
Mubango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That has opened up Christian Mubango's cut even more.
Mubango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit misses with a looping left.
Mubango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mubango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granit.
Mubango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granit blocks the body kick.
Granit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws a body shot but no joy.
Granit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mubango moves in looking to clinch but Granit pushes him off.
Granit throws out a loose jab but Mubango uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granit.
Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granit rather than just go for the knockout.
Granit slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granit works the jab nicely.
Mubango shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mubango showed some decent athleticism there.
Mubango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mubango is working away from the top position though.
Granit wants to improve his position but Mubango is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango 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.
Mubango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Granit is just riding it out for now. Mubango eventually gives up the hold.
Granit is trying to get back to full guard.
Mubango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Granit wants to control but Mubango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Granit is pressing down on Mubango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Granit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubango lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mubango stands and throws Granit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Granit is not content to let Mubango control the position.
Mubango lands an elbow.
Mubango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mubango throws an elbow but Granit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Granit struggling a bit here.
Mubango is chipping away with strikes.
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 Papa Granit.
I think Granit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Papa Granit!
Our winner, Papa Granit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurtz comes to the cage accompanied by Adagio For Strings. Stoker has chosen Slum Village - Ooh Wee as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Kurtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker throws a jab when Kurtz was well out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Kurtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kurtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Kurtz.
Kurtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
Kurtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker pulls Kurtz in to control the position.
Let's hope that Stoker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoker's guard.
Stoker trying to control here.
Stoker is not content to let Kurtz control the position.
Kurtz prevents Stoker from standing back up.
Stoker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurtz looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoker pulls Kurtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurtz trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurtz blocks a leg kick.
Kurtz staying out of range there.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurtz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurtz clinches.
Stoker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Stoker.
Stoker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurtz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker thumps Kurtz with a low kick.
Kurtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurtz moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Kurtz counters with a body kick that stops Stoker in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Kurtz off balance momentarily.
Kurtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Kurtz.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
Kurtz clinches up against the cage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurtz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurtz lands with a right to the head.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker throws a hook but Kurtz avoids it easily.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Kurtz moved out of range.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtz off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurtz misses the target.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
Kurtz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kurtz connects with the punch.
Kurtz has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Kurtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kurtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Kurtz slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Kurtz down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurtz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker 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.
Kurtz throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Kurtz's belly button to the back.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurtz. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker 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.
Kurtz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurtz throws a lazy body kick
and Stoker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kurtz's knee momentarily.
Kurtz with a jab.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurtz throws out the jab.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.
Kurtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Kurtz's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Stoker misses
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Kurtz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurtz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker checks a low kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurtz slips a jab from Stoker.
Kurtz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurtz.
Kurtz thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurtz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Stoker feints and then cracks Kurtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurtz down.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker lands a head kick!
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurtz checks a low kick from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Kurtz throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Kurtz sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.
Kurtz is looking for a kimura but Stoker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtz to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker slips a straight right by Kurtz.
Kurtz looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Kurtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker avoids the head kick by Kurtz.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Kurtz checks it.
Kurtz throws a big counter combination but Stoker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
and Kurtz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurtz throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kurtz finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurtz.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Kurtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Stoker tries to get set, Kurtz tries to push him back and clinch up but Stoker manages to avoid the attempt.
Stoker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kurtz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker thuds his shin into the meat of Kurtz's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Kurtz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurtz, right into the meat.
Kurtz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoker!
Kurtz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker trying to hold on to Kurtz's head to control him but Kurtz postures up.
Stoker is trying to stand up here but Kurtz is controlling him well.
Kurtz seems to be working for a kimura but Stoker defends the submission attempt.
Kurtz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stoker is looking to improve his 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.
Kurtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stoker is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtz sits in half guard.
Kurtz stops Stoker from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoker thows a body kick. Kurtz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Walter Kurtz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Kurtz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Kurtz's leg but Kurtz calmly moves out of range.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.
Kurtz closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker pushes Kurtz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker stops a takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Nice body punch from Kurtz - that landed with a thud.
Kurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Kurtz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Kurtz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoker circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's front leg with a kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Kurtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurtz.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Kurtz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Kurtz didn't see that one coming.
Kurtz misses the shot to the body.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Stoker's body.
Kurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Kurtz darts in looking for a takedown but Stoker gets double underhooks and turns Kurtz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Kurtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurtz throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a single leg into guard. Stoker didn't expect that.
Stoker manages to escape and 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!
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Kurtz blocks the low kick.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurtz takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurtz punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Kurtz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoker pulls Kurtz in to control the position.
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.
Walter Kurtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtz trying to control but Stoker is working from the bottom.
Stoker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Kurtz misses with an uppercut.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurtz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurtz misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a body kick that stops Kurtz in his tracks momentarily.
Stoker throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Kurtz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Kurtz tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Kurtz back against the cage.
Kurtz lands with a left to the head.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Kurtz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurtz.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kurtz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stoker - the referee stops the clock and Kurtz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stoker. Kurtz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurtz scores with a body shot.
Kurtz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurtz lands a head shot.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a leg kick.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker blocks a jab.
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!
Kurtz wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurtz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stoker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kurtz is on him like a limpet, forcing Stoker back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurtz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Kurtz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kurtz takes a step back to recover.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Kurtz moves his leg out of the way.
Kurtz blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Kurtz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurtz cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Kurtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker tries to work over Kurtz's front leg with a kick but Kurtz checks it.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoker pinned against the cage. Stoker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtz cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Kurtz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walter Kurtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Kurtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Nixon (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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206 lbs
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Kakoullis leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Kakoullis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kakoullis taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Kakoullis working aggressively here.
Kakoullis misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis motions for Nixon to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick nicely.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kakoullis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Kakoullis in a clinch.
Kakoullis pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Kakoullis's legs.
Nixon scores with a jab. Kakoullis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Kakoullis.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakoullis circles away.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Kakoullis stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Kakoullis is avoiding it.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakoullis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon pushes Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon dodges an elbow strike from Kakoullis.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kakoullis.
A right hand to the body from Kakoullis.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kakoullis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kakoullis connects with the punch.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakoullis with a body shot.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
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!
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Kakoullis is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon 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.
Kakoullis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon clinches.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Nixon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch.
Nixon lands with a hook. Kakoullis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakoullis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
Kakoullis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nixon is keeping busy.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kakoullis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kakoullis lands a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis is looking to control Nixon's arms but Nixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kakoullis has his back to the cage.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms.
Nixon works on Kakoullis's body with a couple of short punches.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Kakoullis tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Kakoullis didn't see that one coming.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon rushes Kakoullis and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Kakoullis finds it's target.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakoullis. Nixon shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakoullis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kakoullis finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick!
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Kakoullis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Evil Nixon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Kakoullis thumps Nixon with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakoullis's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
A jab from Nixon does it's job there.
Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakoullis doesn't seem phased though.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Kakoullis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kakoullis keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Nixon throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakoullis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Kakoullis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon clinches.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Kakoullis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kakoullis. Beautiful body shot.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Kakoullis's ribcage. Kakoullis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis breaks from the clinch.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis with a nice cross.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Kakoullis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kakoullis momentarily.
Nixon wants to clinch but Kakoullis slips to the side
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon slips a jab from Kakoullis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon digs a good hook to Kakoullis's body.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tatanka. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggs's choice of entrance music: STILL BLAZIN. Orlando Diggs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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174 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tappenahomma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Diggs.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Diggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggs throws a combination. Tappenahomma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappenahomma misses its target.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Diggs moves forwards but Tappenahomma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Tappenahomma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Diggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tappenahomma will feel that in the morning.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Orlando Diggs's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tappenahomma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Tappenahomma.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs 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.
Nice straight punches there by Tappenahomma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Diggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Tappenahomma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Orlando Diggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diggs blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diggs throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs tries to land a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Tappenahomma finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Tappenahomma with a hook.
Tappenahomma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggs can do to turn this around?
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Diggs swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Diggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Diggs stuns Tappenahomma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tappenahomma thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tappenahomma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Tappenahomma.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggs.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Tappenahomma was not able to check.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma blocks a leg kick.
As Diggs backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Tappenahomma defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Diggs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs with a hook.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs misses with a double jab.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs 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.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Tappenahomma keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Tappenahomma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma throws a big counter combination but Diggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Tappenahomma does no damage.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tappenahomma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diggs throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tappenahomma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Tappenahomma shrugs it off.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tappenahomma on the side of the head.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diggs tries to land a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappenahomma should have avoided that one.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggs in the body.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Tappenahomma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Tappenahomma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Tappenahomma clinches up with Diggs and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggs avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with a good jab.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma had his way with Orlando Diggs in that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Diggs misses the jab.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Diggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tappenahomma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Tappenahomma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diggs drops his hands momentarily and Tappenahomma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappenahomma misses the body punch
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Diggs's torso.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
It appears Tappenahomma was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Diggs moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
Diggs tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diggs.
Tappenahomma lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma swinging wildly here.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Diggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tappenahomma has Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Tappenahomma.
Orlando Diggs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Chief Tappenahomma.
I think Tappenahomma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes into the arena with Hangar 18 blaring out of the sound system. Cole Orion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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35
194 lbs
31 - 5 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashorov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Bashorov.
Orion throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Bashorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bashorov scrambles back to his feet.
Orion lands a head kick!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Bashorov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion tries to land a body kick
and Bashorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Bashorov steps away.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Bashorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Orion defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
Orion misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Bashorov misses its target.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Bashorov moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Orion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bashorov lands with an overhand left.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
Bashorov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bashorov throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion 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.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.
Orion misses with a hook
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Bashorov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a double jab
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion lands a right hook to the body.
Bashorov feints and as Orion raises his hands in defense, Bashorov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion digs a good hook to Bashorov's body.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
A left lands for Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Bashorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Bashorov with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov connects with a looping right hand.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Orion tries to work over Bashorov's front leg with a kick but Bashorov checks it.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashorov.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Bashorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orion is on top in guard.
Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bashorov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashorov is on top in guard.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Bashorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion keeping full guard, as Bashorov tries to pass.
Orion has his hands on Bashorov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bashorov stops Orion from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashorov takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
A punch combination from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bashorov lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Bashorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Bashorov's leg but Bashorov calmly moves out of range.
Bashorov misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashorov.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Bashorov misses.
Orion needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Orion gets caught napping as Bashorov dives in and scores a takedown. Orion manages to retain guard.
Orion is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Bashorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orion pulls Bashorov in close to prevent any damage.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bashorov slips a jab from Orion.
Bashorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bashorov blocks it well.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion pushes Bashorov away with a front kick.
Bashorov misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Orion moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Orion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashorov with a body shot.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Bashorov backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Orion lunges at Bashorov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bashorov's hand.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bashorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Orion throws a right and a left that Bashorov avoids nicely.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bashorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orion throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bashorov with a jab.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashorov. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bashorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orion sprawls well initially but Bashorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Bashorov sits in half guard.
Orion gets back to full guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bashorov passes Orion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov stops Orion from getting back to his feet.
Bashorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bashorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov lands a couple of good shots and Orion has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bashorov tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Orion turns into Bashorov and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to control from the top but Bashorov keeps moving.
Bashorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bashorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bashorov preventing the sweep.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a strike but Orion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bashorov tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Orion crashes against the mat.
Bashorov tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Bashorov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orion's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Orion controlling the action here.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov is trying to control but can't.
Bashorov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashorov's head.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bashorov is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion motions for Bashorov to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion 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.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Bashorov is wise to it.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Bashorov.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Orion misses.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov lands a jab to Orion's midsection.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Bashorov moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Orion.
Bashorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orion sprawls and moves away.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Karim Bashorov.
I think Bashorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov 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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