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Gladiators 23 Power v Perry PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magee has chosen Seven Nation Army 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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Magee!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magee avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Magee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magee has managed to clinch.
Magee gets underhooks to prevent Carvalho's takedown attempt.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Magee.
Magee stalling.
Carvalho tries to work over Magee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magee.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Magee controls his hands.
Magee manages to break the clinch.
Magee moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magee breaks the clinch.
Magee moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Magee blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magee scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rafael Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magee fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho jabs Magee right on the nose. Magee blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Magee.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Magee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magee throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Carvalho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carvalho.
Magee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carvalho's head.
Magee throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho tries to counter with a takedown but Magee is quick to defend against it.
Carvalho cracks Magee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Magee throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Magee takes the fight into the clinch.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magee blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carvalho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magee breaks the clinch.
Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho lands a jab to Magee's midsection.
Magee swinging wildly here.
Magee closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Magee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magee throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Magee, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Magee.
Magee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magee manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho dips to his left and cracks Magee with an uppercut!
Magee misses with a hook.
A combination from Magee does no damage.
Magee shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Magee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carvalho sizes up Magee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carvalho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magee has time to react.
Carvalho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Magee moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Carvalho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown but Magee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvalho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magee clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magee blocking some punches.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee blocks a body shot from Carvalho.
Magee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magee lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Magee counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Magee.
Magee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carvalho is rocked!
Magee misses with a head kick.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magee closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Magee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magee breaks the clinch.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Magee ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Magee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Magee.
Carvalho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marty Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Magee clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magee backwards.
Magee breaks the clinch.
Magee connects with a solid leg kick.
Magee misses with a right hand
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magee catches Carvalho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carvalho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carvalho wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Magee ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carvalho cracks Magee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magee scores with a kick to the body.
Magee moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Magee staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Magee there.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magee throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvalho to score with a decent uppercut.
Magee misses with a double jab.
Magee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magee lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magee jumps into guard, dragging Carvalho to the mat.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Magee is keeping the position.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magee keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carvalho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho swings around for an armbar but Magee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carvalho's guard.
Magee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Magee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Carvalho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Magee knows he should have avoided that one.
Magee misses with a double jab
and Carvalho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magee throws a head kick that Carvalho semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.
Magee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the head.
Magee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee scores with a three punch combo!
Magee lands a big uppercut and Carvalho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carvalho looks OK. Magee waves Carvalho back to his feet!
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Magee avoids the punch easily.
Magee avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
As Carvalho backs off Magee throws a huge counter combo but Carvalho manages to avoid it all.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
and Magee counters with a nice right hand that sends Carvalho toppling to the canvas! Carvalho scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Magee finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho swings for the body but Magee moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Carvalho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carvalho to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Magee moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magee blocking some punches.
Magee works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Magee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carvalho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magee breaks the clinch.
Magee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magee wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Magee.
Marty Magee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Magee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Carvalho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magee feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a body shot
and Magee counters with a crisp one two that drops Carvalho! Magee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Carvalho to his feet! Carvalho is in big trouble!
Magee dances in with a quick combination. Carvalho is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Magee snaps Carvalho's head back. Carvalho stumbles backwards against the cage. Magee steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Carvalho's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Carvalho just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marty Magee!
A relieved looking Marty Magee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Kaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chipperson comes to the cage accompanied by Chip Chipperson - Tears. Kaku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We will rock you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson with a hook.
Kaku misses with a takedown attempt - Chipperson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chipperson.
Kaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chipperson lands with a hook. Kaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chipperson counters with a straight right hand.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chipperson counters with a crisp one two that drops Kaku! Chipperson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kaku to his feet! Kaku is in big trouble!
Lyle Chipperson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson cracks a nice hook into Kaku's ribs.
Chipperson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chipperson sends Kaku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chipperson is motioning to the referee to let Kaku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kaku is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chipperson scores with a jab to the body.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chipperson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kaku.
We've been told by Chipperson's head coaches at Schneebly's Circuit Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaku throws the left hand but Chipperson avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Chipperson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaku.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Chipperson counters with a straight right hand.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chipperson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaku looks winded!
Chipperson cracks Kaku with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaku looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chipperson finish him?
Kaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Chipperson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku tries to clinch up but Chipperson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Chipperson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kaku sprawling to the canvas! Kaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chipperson finish him?!
Kaku shoots and misses
and Chipperson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chipperson counters with a huge left! Kaku is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chipperson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kaku from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chipperson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Chipperson!
Lyle Chipperson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I got a YUUUUUGE peckah! That's why I won!'.
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pereira Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pereira Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Pray is a slippery customer.
Pray is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Pray is working hard here to advance position.
Pray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pray postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has control of Pray's left arm, preventing Pray from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz working for a triangle but Pray defends it easily.
Pray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz trying to hold on to Pray's head to control him but Pray postures up.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Pray jumps guard.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pray.
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!
Pray wants to get back to full guard.
Pray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pray wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Pray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pray forces his way into half guard.
Pray working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Pray working Diaz over with strikes.
Pray winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz tries to roll over but Pray keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Pray.
Pray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Pray keeps him under control.
Diaz trying to hold on to Pray's head to control him but Pray postures up.
Pray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pray working the head and body with strikes.
Pray 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.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is staying active underneath Pray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pray passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Pray finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray controlling from the full mount.
Pray with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pray cracks Diaz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
Lay Pray took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteus Oxadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther Ross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matteus Oxadus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luther Ross!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross misses with a hook.
Oxadus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oxadus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ross is not content to let Oxadus control the position.
Oxadus prevents Ross from improving his position.
Oxadus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross trying to control but Oxadus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oxadus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing that Oxadus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oxadus.
Oxadus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxadus wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oxadus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oxadus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oxadus controlling the pace.
Oxadus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ross has hold of Oxadus's hands but Oxadus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oxadus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oxadus is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oxadus throws a strike but Ross avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oxadus trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oxadus.
Ross is trying to control the position but Oxadus postures up.
Oxadus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus looking to sit in guard and control but Ross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Oxadus.
Oxadus is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oxadus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oxadus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ross tries to stand but Oxadus is controlling from the bottom.
Oxadus pulls Ross in close to his closed guard and prevents Ross from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ross trying to control but Oxadus is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ross won't allow Oxadus to sweep him here.
Oxadus controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Oxadus.
Oxadus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Matteus Oxadus has been cut.
Luther Ross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Oxadus slips the punch.
Oxadus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oxadus throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oxadus connects with a nice looking jab.
Oxadus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Oxadus's knee but Oxadus avoids it well.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Oxadus. That snapped Ross's head back.
Ross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Oxadus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross cracks a nice hook into Oxadus's ribs.
Oxadus throws a body shot but no joy.
Oxadus slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oxadus throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Ross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oxadus misses with a looping right.
Oxadus moves away from the strike by Ross.
Jab by Ross.
That kick from Oxadus tenderised Ross's leg. Ross is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matteus Oxadus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matteus Oxadus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oxadus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oxadus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross throws a right hand that misses
and Oxadus counters with a straight right hand.
Ross connects with a jab.
Ross throws a hook but Oxadus blocks it.
Oxadus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Oxadus.
Oxadus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oxadus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oxadus.
Oxadus cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oxadus wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Oxadus lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxadus throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oxadus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oxadus chips away with some ground and pound.
Oxadus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Oxadus from controlling successfully.
Oxadus postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Ross is trying to control the position but Oxadus postures up.
Oxadus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oxadus postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Oxadus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oxadus distracts Ross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oxadus throwing strikes but missing.
Oxadus looking to sit in guard and control but Ross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oxadus working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
Oxadus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oxadus is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oxadus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oxadus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ross is on top in guard.
Ross has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oxadus is proving hard to escape from.
Oxadus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oxadus working a defensive guard here.
Oxadus has his hands on Ross's head, controlling the position.
Oxadus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Oxadus.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oxadus is on top in guard.
Oxadus trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteus Oxadus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matteus Oxadus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Oxadus staying out of range there.
Oxadus throwing a counter right hand but Ross manages to avoid it.
Ross swings for the body but Oxadus moves out of range.
As Ross tries to get set, Oxadus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ross manages to avoid the attempt.
Oxadus shoots in and gets a takedown into Ross's guard.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Oxadus passes into half guard.
Oxadus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Oxadus is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oxadus wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxadus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oxadus trying to control the pace.
Oxadus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxadus is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oxadus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ross defending well though.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Oxadus has control of the leg.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oxadus.
Oxadus misses with a head shot. Ross uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oxadus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oxadus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oxadus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
Oxadus throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oxadus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oxadus tries to get out of the position.
Oxadus trying to control the position.
Ross trying to control but Oxadus is working from the bottom.
Ross would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oxadus looking to control.
Luther Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oxadus is pulling down on Ross's head to control his posture.
Oxadus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oxadus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Oxadus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ross connects with a body shot that sends Oxadus's belly button to the back.
Ross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ross - that will leave a mark!
Oxadus swinging wildly here.
Oxadus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ross throws out the jab.
Oxadus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ross enables Oxadus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oxadus throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxadus has a closed guard, preventing Ross from standing up.
Oxadus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oxadus is controlling him.
Matteus Oxadus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross is looking to sweep but instead, Oxadus has passed into half guard.
Ross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oxadus is working away from the top position though.
Oxadus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matteus Oxadus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oxadus lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteus Oxadus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oxadus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteus Oxadus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Firpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rumble Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firpo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firpo lands with a cross.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firpo, pushing him back against the cage.
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Firpo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo trying to control here.
Firpo gets back to full guard.
Firpo controlling Lee's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is pushing down on Firpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Firpo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard.
Firpo is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Firpo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firpo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Firpo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo controlling the position.
Lee pushing down on Firpo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Firpo trying to control but Lee postures up.
Firpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is keen to just control but Firpo is a slippery customer.
Lee prevents Firpo from improving his position.
Firpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Firpo is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Firpo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Firpo is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Firpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Firpo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firpo defending well though.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rumble Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Firpo's guard.
Firpo keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Firpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Firpo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firpo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firpo is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Firpo sees it coming and defends easily.
Firpo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Firpo is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee looks to land a strike but Firpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Firpo connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firpo but Firpo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Firpo scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Firpo.
A big right from Firpo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firpo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Firpo. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firpo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firpo lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Firpo connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firpo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firpo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Firpo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee is rocked!
Firpo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Firpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumble Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Firpo finish him?
Firpo throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firpo avoids it really well and circles away.
Firpo throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Firpo is looking to counter punch.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firpo, as that shot connected.
Alvin Firpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Firpo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice shot by Firpo.
Firpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Firpo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Firpo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Firpo stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Firpo.
Firpo lands with a nice body punch.
Firpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Firpo shakes him off and moves away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Firpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Firpo tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Firpo digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Firpo tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firpo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Firpo circles away.
Firpo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rumble Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Firpo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee moves to clinch but Firpo breaks away
and Firpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo thumps Lee with a low kick.
Firpo tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Firpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firpo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firpo.
Decent striking displayed by Firpo there.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Firpo, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Firpo against the cage but Firpo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firpo cracks Lee with a big right hand and Lee goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Firpo decides to stand back up.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firpo.
Firpo is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Firpo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lee looks to clinch but Firpo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Dalisay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Dalisay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalisay cracks Sharp with a good jab.
Dalisay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Dalisay throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dalisay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharp in his tracks.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp throws the left hand but Dalisay avoids the punch easily.
Dalisay is looking to counter punch.
Sharp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalisay throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalisay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp connects with a superb combination that knocks Dalisay out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sharp before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dalisay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asa Sharp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dj Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Slater!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kyle Slater has been cut.
Slater is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Slater into the cage.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
Brown cracks Slater with a nice body shot.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Brown.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Slater looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Brown.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Slater is rocked!
Brown has Slater pressed against the cage.
Slater is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown dips a shoulder and cracks Slater with a mighty uppercut! Slater falls back against the cage and Brown unloads with a barrage of strikes! Slater is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brown screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dj Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Knutsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Usikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Knutsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knutsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knutsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knutsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knutsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
Knutsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knutsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knutsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knutsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Usikov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov closes the distance and pushes Knutsson back into the cage.
Knutsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov lands with a nice combination. Knutsson backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov tries to clinch up.
Knutsson lunges at Usikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usikov's hand.
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Knutsson takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Usikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knutsson lands a right hook to the body.
Knutsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson lands a really nice looking cross but Usikov seems unphased.
Knutsson gets tackled into the cage by Usikov. Usikov maintains the clinch.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knutsson jumps guard but Usikov stands there with Knutsson around his waist. Knutsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knutsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knutsson tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov stalling the fight.
Usikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knutsson tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Knutsson is blocking nicely.
Knutsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knutsson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knutsson misses the shot to the body.
Knutsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knutsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knutsson cracks Usikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usikov lands a nice shot that snaps Knutsson 's head back.
Usikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knutsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov has managed to clinch.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Knutsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Knutsson .
Usikov blocks a body shot from Knutsson .
Knutsson working aggressively here.
Knutsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Knutsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knutsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knutsson 's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knutsson .
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Knutsson blocks it.
Knutsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knutsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Knutsson pulls guard.
Knutsson looking for a guillotine here but Usikov defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson has his foot on Usikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Knutsson keeping moving, preventing Usikov from controlling successfully.
Usikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usikov wants to get up but he can't break Knutsson 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Usikov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Knutsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Usikov is looking to defend but Knutsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Usikov! Knutsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Usikov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Knutsson !
An out of breath Bjorn Knutsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert MacIntyre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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20
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert MacIntyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrovs blocks the body kick.
Petrovs lands with a shot to the body.
MacIntyre fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrovs in the body.
Petrovs avoids the body shot from MacIntyre.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrovs.
Petrovs lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrovs tries to clinch but MacIntyre moves away
enabling MacIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrovs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacIntyre manages to avoid it.
MacIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrovs.
MacIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs misses with a wild body shot.
Petrovs throws a series of strikes that have MacIntyre backpedaling.
It looks like Robert MacIntyre has been cut.
MacIntyre drops his hands momentarily and Petrovs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrovs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovs.
Petrovs scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Petrovs misses.
MacIntyre staying out of range there.
Petrovs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovs looks to land a right hand but MacIntyre moved out of range.
Petrovs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs lands a right hook to the body.
MacIntyre throws out a loose jab but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrovs looks to throw the jab but MacIntyre is out of range.
MacIntyre scores with a nice body kick.
Petrovs lands with a nice combination. MacIntyre backs away looking to recover.
MacIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrovs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacIntyre staying out of range there.
Petrovs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovs throws a jab but it's blocked by MacIntyre.
Petrovs blocks the body kick.
Petrovs throws out a counter right but MacIntyre avoids it with no problem.
Petrovs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrovs throws a looping overhand right but MacIntyre ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from MacIntyre misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre lands a body shot.
MacIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrovs throws a big shot that misses.
Petrovs throws a hook but MacIntyre avoids it easily.
Petrovs scores with a nice strike.
MacIntyre moves out of range as Petrovs strikes.
MacIntyre tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrovs avoided it.
Petrovs lands a head shot.
MacIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrovs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacIntyre.
Petrovs throws a lazy right hand but MacIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacIntyre.
MacIntyre moves out of range as Petrovs strikes.
MacIntyre lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrovs scores with a nice right hand.
Petrovs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrovs throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacIntyre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Petrovs looks to land a right hand but MacIntyre moved out of range.
Jab from Petrovs.
Petrovs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovs scores with a nice head shot.
Petrovs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Petrovs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrovs.
Petrovs struggles to land a body shot inside as MacIntyre controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovs misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacIntyre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrovs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacIntyre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Petrovs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacIntyre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrovs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrovs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacIntyre to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrovs throws a right and a left that MacIntyre avoids nicely.
MacIntyre misses with a body kick.
MacIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovs.
Petrovs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacIntyre.
Petrovs lands the left hand.
Petrovs moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrovs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like MacIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs lands the left hand.
Petrovs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Petrovs.
MacIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs swings widly with a right hand
and MacIntyre counters with a good low kick that Petrovs was not able to check.
MacIntyre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looks like MacIntyre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petrovs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacIntyre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacIntyre.
A slow jab from Petrovs misses its intended target.
Petrovs avoids the head kick by MacIntyre.
Petrovs looks to throw the jab but MacIntyre is out of range.
MacIntyre thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - MacIntyre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrovs thuds his right hand into MacIntyre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacIntyre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrovs's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrovs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrovs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! MacIntyre falls backwards - clearly groggy! Petrovs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
Kaspars Petrovs is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kaspars Petrovs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
148 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
135 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Perry - just one landing.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perry eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Power misses with a hook.
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry works Power's body with a nice hook.
Perry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perry tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Perry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry lands a shot to the body.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Perry.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perry.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power blocks a body shot from Perry.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry lands a body shot.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power blocking some punches.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power presses Perry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perry can turn it around.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Power.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry blocks a body shot from Power.
Power digs a right hand into Perry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perry's gas tank.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perry avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power working aggressively here.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
Perry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands with a left to the head.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry lands a right hand.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike Perry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power presses Perry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a left hand.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power blocking some punches.
Power pushes Perry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perry or not.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Power lands a body shot.
Perry working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry tries to work over Power'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.
A close second round but Mike Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Perry.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power misses with a combination
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perry tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry lands with an overhand left.
Power misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perry tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perry takes one to the side of the head.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Perry slips under a jab from Power.
Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry gets a clinch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocking some punches.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Perry working aggressively here.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perry scores with a shoulder strike.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocking some punches.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry is rocked!
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power misses with a body punch.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Perry prevents a body shot from Power.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power gets through Perry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Perry just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Perry has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Power works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perry lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Perry fails to land.
Perry blocking some punches.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Perry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power throws a one two combo.
Perry scores with a nice right hand.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Power is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power is looking for a counter combo.
Perry throws a good cross that connects.
Perry looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perry tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Perry moves away from the strike by Power.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perry rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
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!
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Perry tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Power.
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power blocks a body shot from Perry.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Perry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Power misses.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perry.
Power misses with a body shot.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas Power is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry connects with a jab.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perry throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Perry takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perry rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power prevents a body shot from Perry.
Good body shot from Power.
Power lands a left hand.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a body punch.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Mike Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with some punches.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches.
Power tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Power misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Perry!
Mike Perry is the new bantamweight champion!
Mike Perry 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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