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UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finkle John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes to the cage accompanied by Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube. 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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190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finkle John!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John with a hook.
Silver slips a straight right by John.
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped John in his tracks for a moment.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver stalls.
John tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silver.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
John manages to break the clinch.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that John has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
John takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Silver tries to clinch there but John circles away.
John cracks Silver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver throws a shot to the body.
John misses with an uppercut.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver just leaning against John, taking a breather.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver blocking some punches.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
John is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Silver prevents a body shot from John.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.
Silver digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves away
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silver clinches up against the cage.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Silver.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
John presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John takes an elbow to the temple.
Silver just leaning against John, taking a breather.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
John is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John breaks the clinch.
Silver is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Benny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Silver tries to clinch up.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silver wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finkle John will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
John throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As John tries to get set, Silver tries to push him back and clinch up but John manages to avoid the attempt.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Silver tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John misses with a straight right.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Silver backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Silver manages to avoid it all.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
John misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
Silver moves to clinch but John breaks away
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from John misses.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
John lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from John.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver is looking to clinch.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver walks into a left hand.
Silver looks to clinch
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver closes the distance but John moves to the side
and John counters with a nice body shot.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Silver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John misses with a looping right.
Silver tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Silver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
John throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver cracks a nice hook into John's ribs.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
John feints a counter leg kick.
Silver slips a jab from John.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Finkle John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from John does it's job there.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver tries to clinch
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
John throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John feints a counter leg kick.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves away
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Silver tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John throws a low kick but Silver avoids it.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from John misses.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Silver throws a low kick but John avoids it.
John tries to score with a low kick but Silver moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John is looking to chop away at Silver's legs.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silver wants to clinch
and John counters with a left to the body.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John misses with a straight right.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before John can pounce on him.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to clinch.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John missing with a left hand there. Silver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Silver is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.
Silver wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
Silver tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
John throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Good shot there by John.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
John throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Silver wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to clinch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver closes the distance looking to clinch
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver instigates a clinch.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
John lands a body shot.
John blocks the elbow strike.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from John.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but John leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the cage.
John working aggressively here.
Silver just leaning against John, taking a breather.
Benny Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
John misses with a body punch.
Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped John in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Silver.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benny Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John walks into a stiff left hand from Silver.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finkle John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finkle John!
Finkle John decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Kjaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjaer comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Führe Mich (Nymphomaniac Version). Fleshou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: FOK JULLE NAAIERS - Die Antwoord. Edwin Kjaer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Kjaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stres Fleshou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou lands a two punch combo.
Fleshou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjaer is looking to clinch but Fleshou is avoiding it.
Donk. Fleshou catches Kjaer right on the button with a cross.
Fleshou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kjaer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kjaer.
Kjaer rushes Fleshou and presses him up against the cage.
Fleshou takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Stres Fleshou has been cut.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou lands with a short shot to the head.
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleshou lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjaer misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fleshou.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Kjaer.
Fleshou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fleshou digs a right hand into Kjaer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kjaer's gas tank.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou presses Kjaer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fleshou lands a right hand.
Fleshou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kjaer backwards.
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou lands a left hand.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou.
Fleshou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleshou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kjaer misses with the head strike.
Kjaer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou lands with a light punch inside.
Kjaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fleshou avoids the damage to the body.
Fleshou lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kjaer.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou scores with a shoulder strike.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjaer takes a shot to the head.
Fleshou misses with the head strike.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjaer.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjaer controls his hands.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Kjaer.
Fleshou can't find room to land a body shot as Kjaer controls the action.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with some punches.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou lands with a short shot to the head.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kjaer or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleshou.
Kjaer working aggressively here.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou lands a left hand.
Kjaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Kjaer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Fleshou misses with a body punch.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kjaer.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer blocks a body shot from Fleshou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fleshou has a couple of punches blocked by Kjaer.
Kjaer lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fleshou digs a good hook to Kjaer's body.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kjaer ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou.
Kjaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleshou.
Kjaer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Fleshou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fleshou.
Fleshou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fleshou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleshou connects with a body shot that sends Kjaer's belly button to the back.
Fleshou looks to land a combination but Kjaer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Kjaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou throws a lazy right hand but Kjaer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleshou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kjaer rather than just go for the knockout.
Kjaer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou scores with the left hand. Kjaer knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleshou digs a good body shot into Kjaer's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kjaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleshou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fleshou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fleshou misses the shot to the body.
Kjaer blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleshou.
Fleshou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fleshou takes a swing at Kjaer's ribcage but misses.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fleshou manages to circle out of the way.
Kjaer tries to clinch up
and Fleshou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjaer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fleshou misses with a straight right.
Kjaer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fleshou.
Kjaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou. Kjaer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleshou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjaer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fleshou.
Fleshou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fleshou.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fleshou in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kjaer prevents a body shot from Fleshou.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleshou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.
Kjaer connects with a knee to the head.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Fleshou.
Kjaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kjaer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleshou tries a body shot but Kjaer blocks it.
Kjaer looking to throw knees to the head but Fleshou is blocking nicely.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kjaer backwards.
Fleshou blocking some punches.
Fleshou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kjaer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou.
Fleshou tries to throw a body punch but Kjaer avoids it by throwing Fleshou back against the cage.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleshou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fleshou misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but Fleshou blocks with his arms.
Stres Fleshou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kjaer scores with a knee to the head.
Kjaer misses with a knee to the head.
Fleshou cracks Kjaer with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fleshou scores with a shot to the side of Kjaer's head.
Fleshou digs a right hand underneath Kjaer's ribcage. Kjaer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fleshou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleshou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kjaer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kjaer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleshou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou's cut.
That's time! Kjaer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses with a body shot.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Fleshou and move into the clinch.
Fleshou keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleshou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kjaer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleshou.
Fleshou lands a nice looking body shot.
Kjaer wants to clinch.
Edwin Kjaer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kjaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Kjaer moves in looking to clinch but Fleshou pushes him off.
Fleshou lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kjaer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stres Fleshou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fleshou tries a head kick but it misses.
As Fleshou tries to get set, Kjaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Fleshou manages to avoid the attempt.
Fleshou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou misses with a two punch combination.
Kjaer tries to clinch up
and Fleshou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kjaer's knee momentarily.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou missing with a left hand there. Kjaer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fleshou manages to circle out of the way.
Fleshou punishes Kjaer's body with a nice straight punch.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Kjaer moves out of range.
Kjaer wants to clinch up but Fleshou keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou stuns Kjaer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleshou swings for the body but Kjaer moves out of range.
Kjaer throws a big counter combination but Fleshou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fleshou feints and then cracks Kjaer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kjaer down.
Fleshou misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Fleshou does no damage.
Fleshou lands with a good body shot.
Stres Fleshou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kjaer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stres Fleshou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleshou lands a slapping body shot.
Fleshou takes a swing at Kjaer's ribcage but misses.
Kjaer doesn't manage to clinch there - Fleshou circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleshou lands a two punch combo.
Fleshou scores with a body shot.
Fleshou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fleshou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleshou swings for the body but Kjaer moves out of range.
Fleshou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Fleshou breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleshou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kjaer doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Fleshou - just one landing.
Fleshou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kjaer moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjaer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fleshou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleshou misses with a hook.
Kjaer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleshou.
Kjaer avoids the body shot from Fleshou.
Fleshou lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou has closed the distance and engaged Kjaer in a clinch.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou tries to work over Kjaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou throws a punch but it's blocked by Kjaer.
Edwin Kjaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kjaer working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stres Fleshou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleshou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stres Fleshou!
After winning the bout, Stres Fleshou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buster comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Thugs. Van Gogh has chosen Outro - By: M83 as his entrance music. Cyrus Buster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre Van Gogh's chin.
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264 lbs
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyrus Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster cracks Van Gogh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Buster catches Van Gogh right on the button with a cross.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Gogh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Buster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Buster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Gogh doesn't seem phased though.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buster.
Buster throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gogh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gogh's head backwards.
Van Gogh cracks Buster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gogh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gogh moves out of range as Buster strikes.
Jab by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Gogh misses with a left hand
and Buster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buster leaves Van Gogh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gogh slips a jab from Buster.
Buster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buster checks a leg kick.
Buster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh lands an overhand right.
Van Gogh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buster to score with a decent uppercut.
Buster misses with a body shot.
Van Gogh cracks Buster with an open hand slap.
Buster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buster misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Buster.
Buster swings for the body but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buster defends well and Van Gogh ends up having to push Buster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Gogh is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Van Gogh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut.
Buster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cyrus Buster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buster misses with a looping right.
Buster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
Buster lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gogh seems unphased.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Buster avoids it easily.
Buster is looking to counter the offense by Van Gogh and move into the clinch.
Buster digs a good body shot into Van Gogh's ribs.
Buster throws a hook but Van Gogh blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Buster misses the target.
Buster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Buster avoids it easily.
Buster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buster checks a low kick from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gogh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Gogh tries to bum rush Buster with a series of wild strikes but Buster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gogh throws a lazy right hand but Buster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster looks to land a left hand but Van Gogh moved out of range nicely.
Van Gogh moves away from the strike by Buster.
Buster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buster scores with a jab.
Van Gogh throws a jab when Buster was well out of range.
Buster misses with a body shot.
Van Gogh takes one on the button.
Buster throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Gogh.
Buster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Buster.
Buster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buster.
Van Gogh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Van Gogh.
Buster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gogh thuds his right hand into Buster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Buster misses the target.
Buster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
Buster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buster moves away from the strike by Van Gogh.
Nice straight punches there by Van Gogh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Gogh.
Buster throws the kick towards the body but Van Gogh avoids it.
Buster throws a big shot that misses.
Buster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gogh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buster cracks Van Gogh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gogh throws a right hand that Buster ducks under and follows up with a left that Buster also avoids with ease.
Buster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gogh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Gogh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buster throws out the jab.
Buster is looking to wear down Van Gogh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Buster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Gogh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Buster misses the target.
Van Gogh lands an overhand right.
That kick from Buster tenderised Van Gogh's leg. Van Gogh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buster blocks a jab.
Van Gogh misses with a hook.
Buster swinging wildly here.
A big left from Buster misses.
Van Gogh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gogh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Buster has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Van Gogh is on him like a limpet, forcing Buster back 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!
Buster misses with a body punch.
Buster misses with the head strike.
Buster throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gogh takes an elbow to the temple.
Buster misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gogh blocks the elbow strike.
Buster working aggressively here.
Buster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buster lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gogh backwards.
Buster lands a body punch.
Van Gogh breaks the clinch.
Van Gogh looks to land a left hand but Buster moved out of range nicely.
Van Gogh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buster throws out a powerful jab.
Buster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gogh can do to turn this around?
Buster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gogh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buster slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Gogh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buster digs a good hook to Van Gogh's body.
Cyrus Buster is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buster just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Buster ducked under it nicely.
Van Gogh jabs Buster right on the nose. Buster blinks but takes it well.
Buster tries to land a body kick
and Van Gogh counters with a straight right hand.
Buster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Gogh eats them both and turns towards Buster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Van Gogh does no damage.
Buster misses with an uppercut. Van Gogh saw that one coming.
Buster checks the leg kick.
Van Gogh throws a nice looking combination but Buster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gogh moves away.
Van Gogh slips a jab from Buster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buster scores with a body shot.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh scores with a hook.
Buster blocks a jab.
Buster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buster. Van Gogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Buster saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Van Gogh misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh misses with a left hand
and Buster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh throws a jab but it's blocked by Buster.
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Buster ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Buster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Gogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh throws a poor cross that misses
and Buster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gogh darts in looking for a takedown but Buster gets double underhooks and turns Van Gogh into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buster throws a good cross that connects.
Van Gogh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Gogh is breathing heavily.
Buster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gogh has his takedown stuffed
and Buster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cyrus Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Buster avoids it easily.
Buster throws a combination. Van Gogh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buster duly obliges.
Van Gogh is rocked!
Buster misses the jab.
A punch combination from Buster misses.
Van Gogh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buster sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Gogh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gogh moves away from the strike by Buster.
Buster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buster.
Buster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Buster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Gogh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Buster catches Van Gogh right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Buster.
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Buster misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gogh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut
enabling Buster to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gogh misses with a right hand
and Buster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Gogh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Gogh is still on wobbly legs! Can Buster finish him?
Buster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gogh.
Buster sets himself, and Van Gogh steps forward looking for the clinch! Buster avoids it this time.
Van Gogh seems to have recovered his senses.
Buster lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gogh off balance momentarily.
Van Gogh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gogh.
Buster moves away from the strike by Van Gogh.
A big left from Van Gogh misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gogh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Van Gogh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Gogh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Van Gogh.
Buster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Buster slips a jab from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Buster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Gogh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Buster. Those never looked like landing.
Buster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
A big right from Van Gogh misses.
Buster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gogh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buster takes one on the button.
Buster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gogh is out of range and Buster settles back down.
Van Gogh looks to land a combination but Buster avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster misses with a wild body shot.
Pierre Van Gogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Buster ducked under it nicely.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh lands a lovely overhand right.
Buster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buster.
Van Gogh throws a right hand that misses
letting Buster counter with a right hand.
A big right from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh throws a lazy uppercut
and Buster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Gogh doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
Buster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buster is fending him off so far but Van Gogh persists. Nope, Buster circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Gogh misses with a hook.
Buster throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buster.
Buster with a jab.
Van Gogh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buster.
Buster looks to land a right hand but Van Gogh moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh looks to clinch
and Buster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gogh throws an overhand right that lands on Buster's shoulder, as Buster tries to avoid the shot.
Van Gogh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buster scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Buster.
A lazy left from Van Gogh finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buster. That's going to slow Van Gogh down.
Van Gogh defending well as Buster loads up on a big left hand.
Buster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gogh doesn't seem bothered though.
Buster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gogh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buster slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Gogh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Buster misses the target.
Cyrus Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Gogh checks it well.
Van Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Buster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Buster staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buster, right into the meat.
Cyrus Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh wants to clinch.
Buster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gogh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Gogh shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Buster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Gogh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buster misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Buster.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buster lands with a good body shot.
Buster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gogh misses with a low kick as Buster jumps back.
Buster scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Buster!
Our winner, Cyrus Buster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw misses with a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker Jr moves away from the strike by Kinshaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whitaker Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw misses with a kick to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr blocks the body kick.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a left hand but Kinshaw moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw scores with a jab.
Kinshaw wants to slow Whitaker Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Kinshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kinshaw really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kinshaw both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kinshaw on the side of the head.
Kinshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Whitaker Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whitaker Jr works the jab nicely.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kinshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker Jr at a distance.
Whitaker Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitaker Jr motions for Kinshaw to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinshaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut. Whitaker Jr saw that one coming.
Whitaker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kinshaw motions for Whitaker Jr to come forward. Kinshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker Jr connects with a jab.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a front kick but Kinshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kinshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a body kick but Kinshaw moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw connects with a body shot that sends Whitaker Jr's belly button to the back.
Kinshaw walks into a left hand.
Kinshaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Kinshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr lands a head shot.
Kinshaw moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter Kinshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whitaker Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker Jr scores with a leg kick.
Kinshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinshaw.
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
A low kick from Kinshaw misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinshaw's knee momentarily.
Whitaker Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kinshaw cracks Whitaker Jr with an open hand slap.
Whitaker Jr missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Kinshaw throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker Jr manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Whitaker Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kinshaw has got the better of the exchanges.
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kinshaw backing away here, and Whitaker Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kinshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitaker Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kinshaw with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kinshaw cracks Whitaker Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kinshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kinshaw throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kinshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Nice straight punches there by Kinshaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Kinshaw coming out on top.
Kinshaw is looking to chop away at Whitaker Jr's legs.
Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Whitaker Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinshaw misses with a hook
letting Whitaker Jr counter with a right hand.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the side of Whitaker Jr's head but Whitaker Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw is looking for a counter combo.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Kinshaw instigates a clinch.
Whitaker Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kinshaw pushes Whitaker Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whitaker Jr avoiding damage as Kinshaw throws knees to the body.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw misses with an elbow strike.
Whitaker Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr misses with some punches.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker Jr can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitaker Jr.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kinshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw lands with a left to the head.
Kinshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitaker Jr backwards.
Whitaker Jr is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Whitaker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Kinshaw throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Whitaker Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kinshaw's head.
Whitaker Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitaker Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch.
Kinshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kinshaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. Whitaker Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kinshaw swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr dodges the punch combination from Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinshaw checks it well.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker Jr blocks the low kick.
Kinshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Karter Kinshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kinshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Kinshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whitaker Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Kinshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kinshaw lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kinshaw avoids it by throwing Whitaker Jr back against the cage.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Kinshaw trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr is trying to break free.
Kinshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker Jr scores with the left hand. Kinshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Kinshaw avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Whitaker Jr avoids nicely.
Whitaker Jr staying out of range there.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker Jr throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Whitaker Jr lands.
Kinshaw misses with a wild combination.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitaker Jr slips a straight right by Kinshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kinshaw connects with a jab.
Kinshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinshaw.
Whitaker Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Kinshaw lands with a cross.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinshaw as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kinshaw scores with a jab.
Kinshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Whitaker Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinshaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Ritter (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Ritter throws a low kick, looking for Tigh's leg but Tigh calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Tigh lands.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
A quick step to the side and Tigh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tigh.
Ritter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Ritter defending well as Tigh loads up on a big left hand.
Ritter instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ritter.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Tigh avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
Ritter lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tigh manages to break the clinch.
Ritter misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritter throws out the jab.
Ritter misses with a low kick as Tigh jumps back.
Ritter connects with a crisp jab.
Tigh misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tigh.
Tigh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tigh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Tigh's corner calls for a 1-2. Tigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritter is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Tigh.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritter moves away.
Ritter tried to score with a low kick but Tigh checks it.
Ritter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Tigh.
Tigh takes one to the side of the head.
Ritter throws a solid leg kick but Tigh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritter.
Ritter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigh circles away.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Tigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigh.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritter lands with an overhand left.
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter throws a chopping leg kick but Tigh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Tigh counters with a left to the body.
Ritter wants to clinch up but Tigh keeps it at a distance.
Ritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigh circles away quickly and effectively.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
Tigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter misses with a leg kick
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
Tigh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter works over Tigh's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigh misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Tigh needs to keep his hands up - Ritter had a free shot at his head there.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Saul Tigh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ritter staying out of range there.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tighs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tigh misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Ritter is looking to clinch but Tigh is avoiding it.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritter! But no joy.
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ritter there.
Ritter misses with an uppercut. Tigh saw that one coming.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritter scores with a body shot.
Tigh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ritter lands a nice looking body shot.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ritter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter slips a jab and a cross from Tigh.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigh throws out a loose jab but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tigh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritter misses the body punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter tries a low kick but Tigh avoids it.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter tries to clinch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh checks a leg kick.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a hook.
Ritter walks into a straight right hand from Tigh.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tigh is looking for a counter combo.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ritter.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter lands a jab.
Ritter jabs Tigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Ritter misses.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tigh counters with a series of strikes. Ritter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ritter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ritter is rocked!
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Ritter misses.
As Ritter backs away, Tigh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sylvester Ritter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ritter throws a hook to the side of Tigh's head but Tigh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
Ritter blocks a head kick by Tigh.
Ritter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ritter misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Ritter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigh misses the target.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter staying out of range there.
Ritter scores with a nice head shot.
Ritter swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Nice defenses there by Tigh.
Ritter works Tigh's body with a nice hook.
Ritter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tigh on the side of the head.
Tigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritter.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Tigh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tigh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritter thinking.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritter throws out a loose jab but Tigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tigh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigh.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tigh digs a good hook to Ritter's body.
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigh is just out of range.
Tigh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Ritter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritter clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ritter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Tigh throws a one two combo.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter walks into a stiff left hand from Tigh.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ritter got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tigh presses forward with punches and knees until Ritter stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ritter closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer's entrance music is Doom Unit - Killing Time. A fine choice. Henrik Torhammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Wax!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wax.
Torhammer slips under a jab from Wax.
Torhammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Wax throws a body shot but no joy.
Wax staying out of range there.
Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wax looks to land a combination but Torhammer avoids it well.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torhammer throws a jab when Wax was well out of range.
Wax throws out a powerful jab.
Torhammer jabs Wax right on the nose. Wax blinks but takes it well.
Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torhammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Torhammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax slips under a jab from Torhammer.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wax throws a head kick but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Wax's head.
Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torhammer.
Wax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
Crunch! Torhammer slams his shin into Wax's torso.
Torhammer gets tackled into the cage by Wax. Wax maintains the clinch.
Torhammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wax up against the cage.
Wax unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wax.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wax lands a hook that snaps the head of Torhammer backwards.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torhammer presses Wax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torhammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Wax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torhammer is trying to stall.
Wax lands a body punch.
Wax swings wildly with an uppercut but Torhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wax misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Torhammer.
Torhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torhammer tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wax landing knees to the head.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torhammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wax pushes Torhammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torhammer tries to work over Wax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Torhammer as the two fighters clinch.
Wax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer misses with a body punch.
Torhammer tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax tries a body shot but Torhammer blocks it.
Torhammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torhammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wax walks away with a smile on his face. Torhammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for Wax.
That kick from Torhammer tenderised Wax's leg. Wax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torhammer misses with a body shot
and Wax counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wax.
Torhammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torhammer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wax just manages to avoid it.
Torhammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Torhammer misses the jab.
Wax throws out a leg kick but Torhammer moves out of range and Wax only half commits.
Torhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torhammer scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torhammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torhammer lands a front kick.
Torhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Wax counters with a stiff right hand.
Wax throws a big shot that misses.
Wax moves in looking to clinch but Torhammer pushes him off.
Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Torhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torhammer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but Wax checks it.
Wax is looking for the big counter here.
Wax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wax looks to land a combination. Torhammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wax closes the distance and pushes Torhammer back into the cage.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Torhammer tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torhammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Wax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrik Torhammer's cut.
That's time! Torhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wax moves forwards but Torhammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Torhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torhammer thows a body kick. Wax tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torhammer tries a low kick but Wax avoids it.
Wax moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Torhammer.
Wax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torhammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wax throws a solid leg kick but Torhammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wax.
Wax misses with the combination.
It appears Torhammer was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax moves away from the strike by Torhammer.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torhammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henrik Torhammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax throws a leg kick that misses.
Torhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax checks a leg kick nicely.
Wax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torhammer.
Wax tries to clinch up
and Wax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wax is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax moves into the clinch.
Torhammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wax's elbow.
Wax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torhammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wax or not.
Torhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torhammer working aggressively here.
Torhammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torhammer blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Torhammer.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Torhammer is blocking nicely.
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torhammer can't break the clinch.
Wax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torhammer misses with a head kick.
Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torhammer under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torhammer swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
Torhammer misses with a low kick as Wax jumps back.
Torhammer scores with the left hand. Wax knows he should have avoided that one.
Torhammer lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Wax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torhammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wax thows a leg kick but Torhammer checks it
and Torhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wax walks into a left hand.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Torhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torhammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wax throws a jab when Torhammer was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Torhammer misses the target.
Wax swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torhammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torhammer throws a leg kick
and Wax moves into the clinch.
Torhammer lands with a light punch inside.
Torhammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wax is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him?
Torhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wax connects with the punch.
Wax seems to have recovered his senses.
Wax lands with an overhand left.
Wax tries to clinch but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer throwing a counter right hand but Wax manages to avoid it.
Wax delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Wax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wax walks into a straight right hand from Torhammer.
Wax takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torhammer.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Torhammer! Wax is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Torhammer!
After winning the bout, Henrik Torhammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holzken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lord defends it well.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holzken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Holzken lands a right hook to the body.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lord misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Holzken's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holzken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Holzken loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Holzken connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holzken misses with a wild body shot.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
Holzken throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holzken throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Lord was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lord throws a right and a left that Holzken avoids nicely.
Lord defending well as Holzken loads up on a big left hand.
Holzken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holzken loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Holzken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holzken lands a jab to Lord's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Holzken misses.
Lord is looking to clinch.
Holzken works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Holzken misses its intended target.
Holzken misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken misses with a series of wild punches.
Holzken scores with a punch to the head.
Holzken throws a shot to the body.
Lord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lord blocks a jab.
A combination from Holzken does no damage.
Lord throws a hook but Holzken blocks it.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holzken, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Holzken controls his hands.
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!
Holzken throws a head punch that misses.
Holzken scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holzken.
Holzken manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lord can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lord avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lord is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holzken is looking to sweep but instead, Lord has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holzken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord slips under a jab.
Lord thuds his shin into the meat of Holzken's side.
An inside leg kick from Lord misses.
Holzken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Holzken lands with a nice combination. Lord backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Selfie Lord has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Holzken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holzken is trying to pull guard but Lord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Holzken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holzken throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holzken manages to avoid it.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holzken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a straight right hand.
Lord takes one to the chin there.
Lord tests Holzken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodney Holzken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Holzken misses.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken connects with a crisp jab.
Holzken throws a big shot that misses.
Holzken connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lord slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holzken throws a big shot that misses.
Holzken cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
Lord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holzken misses with a hook
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Lord lands an overhand right.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holzken moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord slips a straight right by Holzken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Holzken connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Lord tries a low kick but Holzken avoids it.
Holzken slips under a jab from Lord.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord tries to bum rush Holzken with a series of wild strikes but Holzken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holzken gets tackled into the cage by Lord. Lord maintains the clinch.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Holzken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Holzken fails to land.
Holzken wants a takedown but no success here.
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfie Lord'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. 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.
A big right from Holzken misses.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Holzken is just out of range.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holzken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord scores with the left hand. Holzken knows he should have avoided that one.
Holzken throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lord misses its target.
Holzken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
A nice side step and Holzken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws a right and a left that Holzken avoids nicely.
Holzken misses with an uppercut
and Holzken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lord moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Holzken pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep here but Lord controlling him for the moment.
Lord decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holzken throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Holzken throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holzken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken misses with a left hand
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holzken misses with a body punch
and Holzken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord lands with an uppercut that bounces Holzken off the cage and back into range.
Holzken misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a nice right hand that sends Holzken toppling to the canvas! Holzken scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lord finish him?!
Holzken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Holzken square on the jaw! Damn, Holzken is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Selfie Lord!
A very excited looking Selfie Lord made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Carmody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Carmody could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Irbek Alborov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Carmody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target.
Carmody misses with a wild combination.
Alborov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carmody. Carmody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hugo Carmody has been cut.
Carmody scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carmody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carmody there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody throws a front kick that sends Alborov stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alborov misses with a combination
and Carmody counters with a low kick, right behind Alborov 's knee.
Carmody lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Carmody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmody appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carmody tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Alborov backs away, Carmody returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alborov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alborov works on Carmody's body with a couple of short punches.
Alborov tries a body shot but Carmody blocks it.
Alborov tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Alborov back against the cage.
Alborov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Alborov.
Alborov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carmody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carmody has a couple of punches blocked by Alborov.
Carmody misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Carmody on the inside.
Alborov throws a head punch that misses.
Alborov trying to land knees to the body.
Alborov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alborov.
Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alborov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmody avoiding damage as Alborov throws knees to the body.
Alborov lands with a light punch inside.
Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alborov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alborov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alborov can't find room to land a body shot as Carmody controls the action.
Alborov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carmody lands a body shot.
Carmody tries to throw a body punch but Alborov avoids it by throwing Carmody back against the cage.
Carmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alborov's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carmody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alborov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alborov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmody's elbow.
Carmody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alborov working aggressively here.
Alborov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody misses with the head strike.
Carmody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carmody or not.
Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Alborov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alborov lands a hook that snaps the head of Carmody backwards.
Carmody works on Alborov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alborov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carmody backwards.
Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alborov tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Alborov back against the cage.
Carmody digs a right hand into Alborov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alborov's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Carmody controls his hands.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody blocks a body shot from Alborov.
Alborov throws a punch but it's blocked by Carmody.
Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alborov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carmody avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alborov's elbow.
Alborov has had enough of the clinch but Carmody keeps him there for the moment.
Carmody lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alborov.
Alborov struggles to land a body shot inside as Carmody controls his hands.
Alborov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carmody.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alborov.
Carmody lands a left hand.
Alborov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alborov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alborov takes a swing at Carmody's ribcage but misses.
Carmody misses with a straight left.
Alborov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away.
Carmody throws a head kick but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov feints the counter takedown.
Hugo Carmody is winning the standup battle so far.
Alborov looks to land a combination but Carmody avoids it well.
Carmody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov staying out of range there.
Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Carmody misses the target.
Alborov throws a right hand that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alborov's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov misses with a hook
and Carmody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
Hugo Carmody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmody slips under a jab from Alborov.
Carmody throwing a counter right hand but Alborov manages to avoid it.
Carmody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alborovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alborov tests Carmody's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Carmody's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carmody clobbers Alborov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hugo Carmody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alborov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alborov slips a straight right by Carmody.
Carmody moves forwards but Alborov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov misses with a straight right.
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!
Alborov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alborov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alborov throws a series of punches but Carmody moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Carmody.
Carmody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alborov throws a combination that misses
and Carmody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carmody finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Alborov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carmody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alborov is out of range.
A nice side step and Alborov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alborov throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmody.
Carmody quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Carmody walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmody is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmody lands a nice shot to the body.
Carmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alborov moves away.
Alborov rushes Carmody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alborov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alborov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alborov lands a body punch.
Alborov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carmody pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carmody has a couple of punches blocked by Alborov.
Carmody is working Alborov over against the cage.
Alborov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carmody manages to break the clinch.
Carmody throws the kick towards the body but Alborov avoids it.
Alborov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmody moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov wants to clinch up but Carmody keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Carmody was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alborov is looking to clinch but Carmody is avoiding it.
Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alborov.
Hugo Carmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irbek Alborov.
Alborov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carmody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carmody thumps Alborov with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmody connects with an inside leg kick.
Carmody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Alborov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carmody doesn't seem bothered though.
Carmody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alborov throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody.
Alborov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carmody.
Carmody takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alborov lands a glancing blow to the side of Carmody's head.
Alborov gets a clinch.
Alborov takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alborov landing knees to the head.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alborov swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irbek Alborov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alborov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmody lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from Carmody.
Alborov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alborov walks into a jab.
Alborov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carmody lands with a right hand.
Alborov is rocked!
Alborov tries to clinch but Carmody moves out of range.
Carmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alborov is still on wobbly legs! Can Carmody finish him?
That has opened up Irbek Alborov's cut even more.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Alborov seems to have recovered his senses.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov walks into a stiff left hand from Carmody.
Alborov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carmody dips to his left and cracks Alborov with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmody works the jab nicely.
Alborov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carmody lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alborov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carmody misses with an uppercut
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmody is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alborov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carmody. That one must have hurt.
Alborov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carmody staying out of range there.
It looked like Carmody was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alborov.
Carmody cracks Alborov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alborov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carmody finish him?
The cut above Irbek Alborov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Carmody misses the target.
Carmody pushes Alborov away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmody misses with a low kick.
Carmody throws an off balance right hand
and Alborov counters with a three punch combo that has Carmody backing up. Carmody nods at Alborov to acknowledge the strikes.
Carmody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carmody finds it's way round the side to connect with Alborov's head.
Carmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmody scores with a jab to the head.
Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Carmody misses its intended target.
Carmody cracks Alborov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carmody has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alborov to stand back up!
Carmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alborov can do to turn this around?
Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carmody blocks a jab.
Alborov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carmody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alborov is able to avoid easily.
Alborov scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Alborov there.
Carmody lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Carmody is predictable there
and Alborov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alborov thuds a left hand into Carmody's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Alborov blocks the low kick.
Carmody lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carmody thuds his shin into the meat of Alborov's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alborov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carmody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmody.
Alborov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmody with a jab.
Carmody feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down.
Alborov throws a series of punches but Carmody avoids them all with ease.
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Carmody.
Alborov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carmody defends it well.
Carmody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmody stuffs the takedown attempt from Alborov. Alborov gets slowly back to his feet.
Carmody lands a jab to the head.
Carmody misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alborov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carmody cracks a nice hook into Alborov's ribs.
Carmody lunges at Alborov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alborov's hand.
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmody motions for Alborov to come forward. Carmody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carmody misses with a low kick.
Alborov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carmody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming.
Carmody scores with a nice strike.
Carmody thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alborov if he has to take too many more of those.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Alborov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carmody.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Carmody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmody, as that shot connected.
Irbek Alborov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carmody counters with a body kick.
Alborov throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carmody throws an overhand right that lands on Alborov's shoulder, as Alborov tries to avoid the shot.
Carmody avoids the body shot from Alborov.
Carmody throws out a leg kick but Alborov moves out of range and Carmody only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming.
Carmody lands with a nice body punch.
Carmody lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carmody.
Carmody misses with a low kick.
Carmody scores with a sloppy right hand. Alborov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody had his way with Irbek Alborov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Carmody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carmody lands the left hand.
Alborov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alborov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alborov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carmody tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alborov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmody managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alborov.
Carmody taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov lands some shots froms side control.
Alborov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alborov trying to control the action but Carmody is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmody holding on.
Alborov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carmody is avoiding damage well.
Alborov tries to score with some ground and pound. Carmody controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Alborov.
Alborov tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alborov scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Alborov crashes against the mat.
Alborov is looking to take a break and control but Carmody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alborov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carmody is not content to let Alborov control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alborov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carmody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alborov on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov slips under a jab from Carmody.
Carmody stuns Alborov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alborov swings for the body but Carmody moves out of range.
Carmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alborov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carmody counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carmody.
Carmody slips a straight right by Alborov.
Carmody is looking to counter with a body kick.
Carmody takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alborov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carmody is fending him off so far but Alborov persists. Nope, Carmody circles away and we're back to standing.
Alborov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov misses with an uppercut. Carmody saw that one coming.
It looked like Carmody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carmody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmody counters with a good, hard body kick but Alborov shrugs it off.
Carmody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmody, as that shot connected.
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!
Carmody lands a jab to Alborov's midsection.
Good shot there by Carmody.
Carmody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alborov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carmody.
Alborov looks for a takedown but Carmody sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Carmody.
I think Carmody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Carmody!
Hugo Carmody retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Hugo Carmody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Haze!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Yuudai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze connects with a leg kick. Yuudai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai thows a leg kick but Haze checks it
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Haze has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yuudai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yuudai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haze finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuudai's head.
Haze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Yuudai swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
Haze has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai lands a hook that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haze slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Haze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuudai.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yuudai is looking to counter punch.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Yuudai.
Yuudai jabs Haze right on the nose. Haze blinks but takes it well.
Yuudai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze.
Yuudai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuudai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haze at a distance.
Yuudai thows a body kick. Haze tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yuudai misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Haze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze gets the takedown into side control.
Yuudai sneaks out the side door and pushes Haze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Haze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Haze lands the left hand.
Haze throws a jab when Yuudai was well out of range.
Haze lands a jab to the head.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuudai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuudai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Haze jabs Yuudai right on the nose. Yuudai blinks but takes it well.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Yuudai saw that one coming.
Yuudai tries to score with a low kick but Haze moves his leg out of the way.
Yuudai blocks a leg kick.
Haze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuudai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Yuudai delivers a nice body kick.
Yuudai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuudai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haze just manages to avoid it.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze.
As Haze backs away, Yuudai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haze blocks a leg kick.
Yuudai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haze checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Yuudai misses.
Haze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yuudai staying out of range there.
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze tries to clinch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Yuudai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuudai with a hook.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haze. That did some damage!
Haze misses with a hook.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai misses the jab.
Yuudai lands with a good body shot.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuudai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuudai.
Haze misses with a body kick.
Yuudai cracks Haze with an open hand slap.
Yuudai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Haze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
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 Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuudai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Haze moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haze walks into a stiff left hand from Yuudai.
A big right from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai lands with a hook. Haze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy right hand. Haze should have avoided that one.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
Yuudai throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuudai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haze checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lands a nice shot that snaps Yuudai's head back.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick from Haze.
Haze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuudai's head.
Haze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yuudai checks it well.
Haze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuudai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Yuudai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haze is able to avoid easily.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Haze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuudai dips to his left and cracks Haze with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai moves out of range as Haze strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuudai is able to avoid easily.
Haze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haze checks a low kick from Yuudai.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Haze's front leg.
Yuudai connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yuudai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a leg kick.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Yuudai blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Haze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Yuudai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuudai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Haze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yuudai.
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!
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws the kick towards the body but Haze avoids it.
Yuudai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuudai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Yuudai defending well as Haze loads up on a big left hand.
As Haze backs away, Yuudai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Haze misses.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy right hand. Haze should have avoided that one.
Haze throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Yuudai tried to counter with a leg kick but Haze avoided it.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuudai tries to land a front kick but Haze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze blocks a leg kick.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuudai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuudai throws out a leg kick but Haze moves out of range and Yuudai only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yuudai checks a low kick from Haze.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuudai's head.
An inside leg kick from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai wants to land a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Haze releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuudai throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Yuudai tries a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Yuudai misses its target.
Yuudai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Haze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haze lands a nice looking body kick.
Haze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haze defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yuudai scores with a nice body kick.
Yuudai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haze lands a jab to the nose.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Yuudai ducks down to avoid it.
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze tries to land a front kick but Yuudai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Haze moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Haze moves out of range as Yuudai strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
Yuudai lands with a nice body kick.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuudai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuudai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Yuudai.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haze throws a hook but Yuudai blocks it.
Haze misses the jab.
Yuudai is looking to slow Haze down with leg kicks.
Haze wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuudai. Yuudai obviously looking to wear him down.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Yuudai blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Haze.
Haze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuudai lands a nice shot to the body.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuudai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Haze motions for Yuudai to come forward. Haze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Haze.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Yuudai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
Haze closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yuudai throws a solid leg kick but Haze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuudai.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Yuudai seems unphased.
Haze is looking to score with low kicks.
Haze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yuudai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Haze throws a hook but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Haze as he checks the leg kick.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze slips a straight right by Yuudai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Haze.
Yuudai wants to slow Haze down by chopping away at his legs.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yuudai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Yuudai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haze at a distance.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takeshi Yuudai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yuudai, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
After winning the bout, Takeshi Yuudai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Oleksandr Usyk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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279 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usyk takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Usyk. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usyk counters with a left and a right that hurts Palmer! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Usyk jumps into full mount!
Usyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palmer wants to hold on but Usyk pushes him away.
Usyk content just to control the position here.
Usyk gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer thuds his right hand into Usyk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Usyk looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Usyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer scores with a nice right hand.
Usyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Usyk.
It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Usyk throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Palmer misses.
Usyk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usyk throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Palmer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmer catches Usyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Usyk flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Usyk is out cold! Palmer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Roy Palmer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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