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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 1408 p4p, 208 weight class) and Adrik Vasilev (ranked 1024 p4p, 155 weight class). Vasilev has chosen Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adrik Vasilev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murillo cracks Vasilev with an open hand slap.
Murillo throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev tries to keep at a distance but Murillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murillo throws a sloppy head kick
and Vasilev counters with a stiff right hand.
Murillo digs a good hook to Vasilev's body.
Vasilev throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasilev.
Murillo lands with a right hand.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Murillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev 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.
Murillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilev's sensitive parts.
A jab from Vasilev does it's job there.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murillo's head.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Murillo shakes him off and moves away.
Vasilev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murillo gets tackled into the cage by Vasilev. Vasilev maintains the clinch.
A short right from Murillo.
Vasilev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vasilev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murillo.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo misses with a looping left.
Murillo wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Murillo - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Murillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murillo.
Vasilev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murillo can pounce on him.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Murillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Vasilev scores with a shot to the body.
Vasilev gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
Vasilev takes a shot to the head.
Murillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Murillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Murillo.
Vasilev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murillo misses with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a low kick, right behind Murillo 's knee.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick and Murillo moves out of range easily.
Murillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasilev avoided it.
Murillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Murillo shakes him off and moves away.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Murillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasilev! But no joy.
Vasilev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
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!
Murillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilev swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Vasilev doesn't manage to clinch there - Murillo circles away.
Vasilev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.
Vasilev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilev checks it well.
Murillo is looking to chop away at Vasilev's legs.
Vasilev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses
and Vasilev counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Murillo.
Vasilev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murillo throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Murillo misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev moves into the clinch successfully.
Murillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Murillo blocks with his arms.
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murillo moves forwards but Vasilev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Murillo's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasilev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murillo scrambles back to his feet.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasilev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Vasilev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vasilev tries to clinch there but Murillo circles away.
Murillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasilev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Murillo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Vasilev's head.
Murillo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Murillo thows a leg kick but Vasilev checks it
and Vasilev counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo throws a combination that misses
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
Vasilev fakes the leg kick and cracks Murillo in the body.
Vasilev lands with an overhand left.
Murillo misses the jab.
Murillo throws a jab when Vasilev was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vasilev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasilev counters with a leg kick.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Vasilev lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.
A big left from Murillo misses.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasilev!
Murillo tries to work over Vasilev's front leg with a kick but Vasilev checks it.
Murillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Murillo.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murillo 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.
Murillo wants to land a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Murillo avoids it this time.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilev at a distance.
Vasilev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murillo staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Murillo.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Murillo throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasilev clobbers Murillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murillo misses the shot to the body.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Vasilev moves away and avoids it.
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 Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Vasilev blocks the leg kick.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Murillo moves out of range.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murillo tries to move into range but Vasilev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Murillo avoids it this time.
Murillo tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Vasilev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target.
Jefferson Murillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo takes one on the button.
Vasilev lands with a nice body kick.
Murillo punishes Vasilev's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murillo.
A punch lands to the side of Murillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Murillo.
Vasilev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Vasilev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murillo tries to clinch there but Vasilev circles away.
Murillo misses with a hook
letting Vasilev counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Murillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasilev doesn't seem phased though.
Vasilev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Murillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasilev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
A big right from Murillo misses.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
An inside leg kick lands from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Murillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilev circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilev throws a sloppy body shot
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasilev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Murillo misses.
Murillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murillo throws a right hand that Vasilev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilev also avoids with ease.
Vasilev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murillo throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Vasilev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adrik Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Murillo throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilev slips under a jab from Murillo.
Vasilev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasilev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Vasilev.
Murillo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasilev closes the distance and pushes Murillo back into the cage.
Murillo breaks the clinch.
Vasilev lands a body shot.
Murillo scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murillo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
A very excited looking Jefferson Murillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 1283 p4p, 145 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 1301 p4p, 148 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small misses with a right hand
and Boma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Small throws a combination that misses
and Boma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boma.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Small manages to break the clinch.
Small avoids the head kick by Boma.
Small misses with a left hand
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Boma counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma moves to clinch but Small breaks away
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Small.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Small finds it's target.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boma defends it well.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Small manages to circle out of the way.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boma lands with a slapping head kick.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boma sneaks out the side door and pushes Small away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick.
Boma takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small is pushing Boma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Small on the inside.
A body shot lands from Boma.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Small can turn it around.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boma is keeping busy.
Boma blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small lands a left hand.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boma regains guard immediately.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma is pulling down on Small's head to control his posture.
Boma keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small throws a strike but Boma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small has an active guard here but Boma has managed to pass into half guard.
Boma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Small actively working from the bottom here.
Small wants to improve his position but Boma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Small stalks Boma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boma's face. Boma staggers backwards, shaken.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
Small jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch.
Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Small lands a left hand.
Small tightens his grip and picks Boma up, before dumping him to the ground. Boma manages to land in guard.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Boma is retaining full guard.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma looking to control.
Boma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small looking for subs off his back but Boma has passed one foot through into half guard.
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boma pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma wants to pass to mount but Small is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to control but Boma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small wants to improve his position but Boma is controlling well.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Small trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boma manages to pass to mount!
Small wants to control but Boma is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Small blocking the ground and pound.
Boma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Small tries to hold on but Boma pushes him away.
Boma trying to control but Small is having none of it.
Small really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
Dixie Small decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esposito (ranked 731 p4p, 107 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 964 p4p, 139 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Lee's choice of entrance music: Day of Anger. 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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30
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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28
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Javier Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Von Lee's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Von Lee tries to sprawl but Esposito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Esposito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Esposito is very close to passing his half guard.
Esposito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Lee trying to control here.
Von Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Lee defending well though.
Esposito prevents Von Lee from standing back up.
Von Lee gets back to full guard.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Esposito defending well as Von Lee loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito misses with a hook.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Esposito lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lee seems unphased.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Von Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Von Lee backs away, Esposito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Esposito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Von Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Von Lee coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Von Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Von Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Esposito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Javier Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Nice body kick from Von Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
A little jabbing left from Von Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito moves forwards but Von Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Lee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Lee.
Von Lee with a jab.
Von Lee jabs Esposito right on the nose. Esposito blinks but takes it well.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Esposito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Von Lee moved out of range nicely.
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Esposito tries to counter with a takedown but Von Lee is quick to defend against it.
Von Lee misses with a looping right.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Esposito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito works Von Lee's body with a nice hook.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito throws a front kick aimed at Von Lee's knee but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee clinches up with Esposito and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito has Von Lee pressed against the cage.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, Von Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
Von Lee stalling against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito can't get the takedown.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Von Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Esposito to the mat. Esposito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Von Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Esposito looking for a sweep. Not yet Esposito, not yet.
Esposito wants to stand but Von Lee is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has control of Von Lee's left arm, preventing Von Lee from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Lee will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Von Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but Von Lee defending well.
Von Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to get back to full guard but Esposito has passed into side control.
Esposito working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Von Lee checks the leg kick.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Esposito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Esposito throws a low kick but Von Lee moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito.
Von Lee tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Esposito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Von Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Esposito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee is looking to improve his position.
Esposito trying to control the action but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Lee.
Von Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esposito's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Lee is on top in guard.
Von Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Lee won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito has control of Von Lee's left arm, preventing Von Lee from doing any damage.
Von Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito wants to control but Von Lee passes easily into half guard.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Von Lee passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face as Von Lee controls the position.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Esposito some visible discomfort.
Von Lee trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to buck Von Lee off but Von Lee is having none of it.
Esposito wants to control but Von Lee postures up.
Esposito is trying to improve his position.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Lee wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Esposito takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Javier Esposito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 544 p4p, 63 weight class) and Farboleous Ricard (ranked 639 p4p, 69 weight class). Ricard has chosen Vibe Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
153 lbs
27 - 15 - 1 |
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24
146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard slips a straight right by Swann.
Ricard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Swann's leg. Swann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard 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.
Swann cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Swann sizes up Ricard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Swann.
Swann misses with a hook.
Ricard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swann is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard lands with an uppercut that bounces Swann off the cage and back into range.
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann misses with a low kick.
Swann avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard jabs at Swann's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
Swann connects with the punch.
Swann misses with a hook.
Swann lands a nice hook to Ricard's body. Ricard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swann rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches up with Swann, looking for a takedown. Ricard pushes Swann against the cage but Swann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swann lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricard lands a right hook to the body.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swann avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Swann motions for Ricard to come forward. Swann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swann lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swann, as that shot connected.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Swann's head but Swann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard with a hook.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Ricard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard scores with a push kick.
Swann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swann misses with a low kick.
Swann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swann dips to his left and cracks Ricard with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Swann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Swann's leg. Swann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swann, as that shot connected.
Swann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Ricard needs to keep his hands up - Swann had a free shot at his head there.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swann.
Swann ducks right into an uppercut from Ricard.
Ricard 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.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann thinks about countering with a body kick.
Swann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ricard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Swann moved away.
Swann is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swann to score with a decent uppercut.
Swann lands the left hand.
Swann takes one to the chin there.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Swann throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Swann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swann is out of range.
Ricard darts in trying to clinch
and Swann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Swann. That snapped Ricard's head back.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Swann's body.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Swann.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swann slips under a jab.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a low kick, right behind Swann 's knee.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
Swann misses with a looping right.
Swann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swann.
An attempted straight right counter from Swann misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Ricard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swann pinned against the cage. Swann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard blocks a jab.
Swann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Swann thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ricard scores with a body shot.
Swann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Swann checks it
and Swann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann connects with a nice looking jab.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricard throws a body punch but Swann moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Swann misses the target.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swann.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swann wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Ricard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ricard.
Swann misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a nice body shot.
Swann cracks Ricard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swann misses with a head kick.
Swann misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swann misses with a hook.
It seemed like Ricard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard throws an off balance right hand
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
Ricard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with a straight left.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricard lands a nice looking body kick.
Swann misses with a hook
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ricard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swann is looking to land body kicks.
Swann takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Swann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Swann swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ricard throws a jab but it's blocked by Swann.
Swann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Swann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swann tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard dips to his left and cracks Swann with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard digs a good body shot into Swann's ribs.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Swann's leg. Swann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann scores with a jab.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Swann's head but Swann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard walks into a straight right hand from Swann.
Swann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swann misses with a straight right.
Ricard wants to clinch
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Swann's head back.
Swann stuns Ricard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Ricard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard lands a nice uppercut.
Ricard cracks Swann with a nice body shot.
Ricard scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricard throws a head punch that misses.
Swann prevents a body shot from Ricard.
Ricard breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricard counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a left to the body.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard lands a right hook to the body.
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Swann slips the punch.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swann misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Ricard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard cracks the inside of Swann's front leg.
Ricard feints a jab promting Swann to slip. Ricard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricard checks it well.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Swann as he checks the leg kick.
Swann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
Ricard misses with a leg kick.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swann's calf.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swann misses with an uppercut.
Ricard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricard counters with a body kick.
Swann scores with a kick to the body.
Swann slips under a jab.
A big right from Swann misses.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard is looking to chop away at Swann's legs.
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Swann throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Swann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard stuns Swann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swann throws a head kick that misses.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt - Swann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swann misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws the left hand but Swann avoids the punch easily.
Swann thuds a left hand into Ricard's body.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Swann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swann.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard cracks Swann with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard clinches up with Swann and pushes him back against the cage.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ricard as the two fighters clinch.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
During a confident post fight interview, Farboleous Ricard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Yuudai (ranked 1482 p4p, 45 weight class) and Jimi Powell (ranked 1031 p4p, 31 weight class). Powell has chosen 8 Mile as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
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282 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powell pulls guard.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuudai trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai is in close to Powell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yuudai controlling the position.
Yuudai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powell escapes and throws Yuudai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yuudai is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
Powell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai keeping his opponent close.
Yuudai is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powell's best efforts.
Yuudai wants to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Powell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Powell for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
Powell showing good submission defense here.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Powell covering up well under a series of strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't have the hooks in and Powell manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai looking to control.
Yuudai being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.
Powell darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
Yuudai wants to break free but Powell has control.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
Powell is pressed up against the cage. Yuudai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powell down to the mat. Powell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuudai throws an elbow but misses.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuudai's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Powell.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powell instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powell walks away with a smile on his face. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
Yuudai jumps guard but Powell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Yuudai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell drops Yuudai onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yuudai is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yuudai is rocked!
Powell has Yuudai pressed against the cage. Yuudai drops his hands and Powell takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Yuudai tumbling to the canvas! Powell rains down with more punches but Yuudai was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Powell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 866 p4p, 95 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 726 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ector's choice of entrance music: Monster!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
34 - 27 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Ector ducked under it nicely.
Ector tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Ector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ector misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a low kick, right behind Ector 's knee.
Ector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arcuri is able to avoid easily.
Arcuri attempts a counter takedown but Ector avoids it well and moves away.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ector tries to clinch there but Arcuri circles away.
Nice defenses there by Arcuri.
Ector slips a jab from Arcuri.
Ector rushes Arcuri and presses him up against the cage.
Arcuri scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ector - that landed with a thud.
Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ector.
Ector avoids the elbow strike from Arcuri, against the cage.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Arcuri misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arcuri misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ector lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Arcuri has picked Ector up - he's going for a ride! Arcuri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ector has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ector is trying to maintain the position but Arcuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Ector blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector is staying active underneath Arcuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ector to regain full guard.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses.
Ector pulls Arcuri in close to his closed guard and prevents Arcuri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arcuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ector is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ector has escaped and now he's on top!
Arcuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arcuri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ector has picked Arcuri up and slammed him! Arcuri can't keep hold of the triangle and Ector manages to pass to side control!
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
Ector wants to control but Arcuri is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri sneaks back into half guard.
Arcuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard.
Arcuri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arcuri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Ector moved away.
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Arcuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ector misses with a body kick.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcuri circles away quickly and effectively.
Arcuri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector cracks Arcuri with an open hand slap.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
As Ector tries to get set, Arcuri tries to push him back and clinch up but Ector manages to avoid the attempt.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ector's sensitive parts.
Ector tries to clinch but Arcuri moves away
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ector tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcuri takes one to the chin there.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
Ector catches Arcuri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arcuri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Ector.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Ector clinches with his opponent.
Ector has Arcuri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arcuri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arcuri prevents Ector from breaking the clinch.
Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arcuri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcuri.
Ector tries to circle away but Arcuri has him pinned against the cage.
Arcuri blocks an uppercut.
Arcuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Arcuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Arcuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage.
Ector lands with a left to the head.
Arcuri tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arcuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
Arcuri misses with a body punch.
Kay Ector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ector.
Arcuri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ector avoids it.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector drives through and clinches with Arcuri against the cage.
Arcuri takes a shot to the head.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Arcuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ector prevents a body shot from Arcuri.
Ector managing to block the knees to the body from Arcuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arcuri or not.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arcuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head.
Arcuri tightens his grip and picks Ector up, before dumping him to the ground. Ector manages to land in guard.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arcuri throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcuri.
Ector controlling the position.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but Ector has wrist control.
Arcuri throws a big elbow that misses.
Arcuri is looking to advance position but Ector has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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!
Arcuri tries to reverse the position but Ector maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arcuri working to try and regain half guard.
Arcuri is squirming around, avoiding Ector's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kay Ector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kay Ector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ector!
Ector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arcuri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri wants to slow Ector down by chopping away at his legs.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector throws a jab when Arcuri was well out of range.
Ector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arcuri.
Some bone on bone action there as Ector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arcuri tries to score with a low kick but Ector moves his leg out of the way.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arcuri.
Arcuri sets himself, and Ector steps forward looking for the clinch! Arcuri avoids it this time.
Ector blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Ector lands a jab.
Arcuri takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ector tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcuri connects with a solid leg kick.
Arcuri motions for Ector to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Arcuri misses with a low kick.
Ector was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arcuri backwards.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector blocks a body shot from Arcuri.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arcuri lands with a left to the head.
Ector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri lands a right hand.
Ector scores with a shoulder strike.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Ector lands a left hand.
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Oh Arcuri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Ector tries to throw a body punch but Arcuri avoids it by throwing Ector back against the cage.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arcuri tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Arcuri back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arcuri thows a leg kick but Ector checks it
and Ector counters with a nice uppercut.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Ector blocks a jab.
Arcuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Ector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
Ector's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Ector.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arcuri misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target.
Arcuri swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Arcuri misses its target.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Ector.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri needs to keep his hands up - Ector had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector works the jab nicely.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ector wants to counter the offense by Arcuri and move into the clinch position.
Arcuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Arcuri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arcuri cracks Ector with a good jab.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ector manages to avoid it.
Arcuri feints and then cracks Ector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ector down.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arcuri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector blocks a low kick nicely.
Arcuri gets a takedown into half guard.
Ector is not content to let Arcuri control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kay Ector.
I think Ector has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kay Ector!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kay Ector thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 288 p4p, 43 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 330 p4p, 49 weight class). Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ericsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ericsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
Ericsson throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Ericsson sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Ericsson avoids it this time.
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ericsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson avoids the elbow strike from Shaw, against the cage.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Shaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Ericsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Ericsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ericsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaw is controlling Ericsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Ericsson there.
Shaw has a hand on Ericsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ericsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ericsson is landing with some decent strikes but Shaw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ericsson dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Ericsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shaw is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson content just to control the position here.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Ericsson finish him?
Ericsson unloading with bombs!
Ericsson lands a big shot to the head and Shaw winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 29 p4p, 5 weight class) and Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 75 p4p, 11 weight class). Springs comes to the cage accompanied by Meltdown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ridgeway's choice of entrance music: The Forgotten War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Springs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with an open hand slap.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Springs right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Springs.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springs's hands.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Springs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Springs lands.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Springs moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Springs misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springs connects with the punch.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Springs misses.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs breaks from the clinch.
Springs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway lands a head kick!
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
Springs tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway clinches.
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Springs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs scores with a jab.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Ridgeway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Springs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Springs 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.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway lands a high kick!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Springs shakes it off.
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!
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ridgeway coming out on top.
Springs scores with a jab.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
It appears Springs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway wants to clinch but Springs slips to the side
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Springs.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Springs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mathew Ridgeway just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Springs avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Springs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway jabs at Springs's body.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a crisp jab.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Springs counters with a nice leg kick.
Springs motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a two punch combination.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Springs.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
A good leg kick by Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ridgeway really felt that one!
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Springs throws a sloppy body shot
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridgeway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch.
Springs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Springs is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ridgeway is trying to maintain a safe position but Springs gets an underhook and turns Ridgeway into the cage.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway stalling against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway slowing the pace effectively.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridgeway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 86 p4p, 6 weight class) and Nico World Citizen (ranked 64 p4p, 4 weight class). World Citizen has chosen Rich Bitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nico World Citizen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
World Citizen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by World Citizen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
World Citizen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castrello.
Castrello scores with a hook.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello misses the jab.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
World Citizen moves out of range of the body kick.
Castrello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
World Citizen throws a body shot but no joy.
World Citizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castrello.
World Citizen moves out of range as Castrello strikes.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castrello fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and World Citizen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
World Citizen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castrello's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castrello blocks a jab.
World Citizen throws a leg kick but Castrello checks it.
World Citizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
World Citizen blocks a leg kick.
World Citizen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrello.
Castrello cracks World Citizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castrello checks a leg kick nicely.
World Citizen throws a solid leg kick but Castrello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at World Citizen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castrello. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. World Citizen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castrello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits World Citizens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
World Citizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
World Citizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but World Citizen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
World Citizen pushes Castrello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen lands with an overhand left.
Castrello clobbers World Citizen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
World Citizen throws a solid leg kick but Castrello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at World Citizen.
World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castrello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - World Citizen circles away.
Castrello throws a lazy right hand but World Citizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castrello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but World Citizen is out of range.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello cracks World Citizen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from World Citizen finds it's way through Castrello's defenses.
Castrello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by World Citizen. That's going to slow Castrello down.
World Citizen connects with a nice looking jab.
Castrello just misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello gets tackled into the cage by World Citizen. World Citizen maintains the clinch.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from World Citizen.
Castrello blocking some punches.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen breaks from the clinch.
Castrello connects with the punch.
World Citizen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castrello.
Castrello lands a lovely overhand right.
World Citizen lands with a thumping leg kick.
World Citizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
World Citizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
World Citizen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castrello to keep the fight standing.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through World Citizen's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Castrello.
World Citizen jumps guard but Castrello stands there with World Citizen around his waist. World Citizen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
World Citizen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
World Citizen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castrello counters with a nice uppercut.
World Citizen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castrello.
A big right from World Citizen misses.
Castrello needs to keep his hands up - World Citizen had a free shot at his head there.
World Citizen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castrello.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract World Citizen.
Castrello throws out a leg kick but World Citizen moves out of range and Castrello only half commits.
Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
World Citizen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
World Citizen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Castrello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
World Citizen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castrello is looking to clinch.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - World Citizen circles away.
Castrello feints and then cracks World Citizen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow World Citizen down.
Castrello throws a jab but it's blocked by World Citizen.
Castrello lands a head kick!
World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castrello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castrello lands a jab to the head.
World Citizen throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
World Citizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
World Citizen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
World Citizen misses with a low kick.
Castrello is looking to counter the offense by World Citizen and move into the clinch.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on World Citizen's shoulder, as World Citizen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
World Citizen misses with a wild combination.
Castrello was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castrello 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.
World Citizen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen connects with a looping right hand.
World Citizen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castrello clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards World Citizen's brow.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Nico World Citizen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castrello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from World Citizen.
Castrello lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down World Citizen.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
World Citizen takes an elbow to the temple.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
World Citizen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
World Citizen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
World Citizen misses with some punches.
Castrello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
World Citizen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
World Citizen moves forwards but Castrello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
World Citizen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castrello.
Castrello throws the left hand but World Citizen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
A lazy left from World Citizen finds it's target.
Castrello throws a head kick but World Citizen moves out of range.
Castrello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from World Citizen misses.
Castrello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from World Citizen.
A right-left combo lands from Castrello.
World Citizen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
World Citizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello looks to land a right hand but World Citizen moved out of range.
Castrello swings for the body but World Citizen moves out of range.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
World Citizen throws a low kick but Castrello avoids it.
Castrello looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Castrello tries to clinch but World Citizen is having none of it.
World Citizen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castrello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck World Citizen on the side of the head.
Castrello swinging wildly here.
Castrello just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from World Citizen, right into the meat.
World Citizen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
World Citizen 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.
World Citizen gets a clinch.
World Citizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
Castrello misses with a knee strike.
Castrello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
World Citizen cracks Castrello with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Castrello.
World Citizen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
World Citizen jumps guard but Castrello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
World Citizen blocks a body shot from Castrello.
World Citizen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
World Citizen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
World Citizen is trying to pull guard but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico World Citizen.
Castrello scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
World Citizen has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
World Citizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
World Citizen thumps Castrello with a low kick.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
Castrello misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by World Citizen.
Castrello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castrello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
World Citizen ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
World Citizen throws a poor cross that misses
and Castrello counters with a stiff right hand.
Castrello throws a right and a left that World Citizen avoids nicely.
Castrello checks a low kick from World Citizen.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
World Citizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
World Citizen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castrello.
World Citizen slips a straight right by Castrello.
Castrello sets himself, and World Citizen steps forward looking for the clinch! Castrello avoids it this time.
Castrello takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello lands a nice looking body shot.
Castrello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of World Citizen's head.
Castrello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castrello.
World Citizen misses with an uppercut.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
Castrello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but World Citizen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
World Citizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from World Citizen.
Castrello throws a leg kick that misses.
Castrello is looking to land body kicks.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello looks for the body kick but World Citizen saw that one coming.
World Citizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castrello throws out the jab.
Castrello lands a leg kick that knocks World Citizen off balance momentarily.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
Castrello's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Castrello misses with an uppercut.
World Citizen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castrello.
World Citizen blocks a head kick by Castrello.
Castrello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces World Citizen back to the cage. Castrello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
World Citizen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castrello doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for World Citizen.
World Citizen scoring well with a low kick there.
World Citizen swings widly with a right hand
and Castrello counters with a left to the body.
Castrello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for World Citizen.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
World Citizen feints a counter leg kick.
World Citizen walks into a stiff left hand from Castrello.
World Citizen checks a leg kick.
World Citizen clinches with his opponent.
World Citizen presses Castrello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from World Citizen.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
World Citizen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
World Citizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
World Citizen lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by World Citizen.
Castrello is leaning against World Citizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen breaks from the clinch.
World Citizen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by World Citizen.
Castrello is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from World Citizen, right into the meat.
Oh Castrello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for World Citizen.
Castrello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
World Citizen throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from World Citizen.
Castrello is looking to score with low kicks.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for World Citizen.
Castrello seems to have got his legs back now.
World Citizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
World Citizen throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Castrello scores with a nice right hand.
Castrello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Castrello misses.
World Citizen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
World Citizen blocks a jab.
Castrello throws a head kick but World Citizen moves out of range.
A shot to the body from World Citizen misses
letting Castrello counter with a right hand.
Castrello wants to clinch
enabling World Citizen to counter with a crisp jab.
World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castrello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt World Citizen.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on World Citizen's shoulder, as World Citizen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from World Citizen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
World Citizen misses with a low kick.
Castrello scores with the left hand. World Citizen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castrello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cullen Castrello did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castrello scores with a sloppy right hand. World Citizen should have avoided that one.
A combination from Castrello does no damage.
Castrello doesn't manage to clinch there - World Citizen circles away.
World Citizen clinches up against the cage.
World Citizen avoids a wild elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello tries to work over World Citizen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen tries to pull guard but Castrello won't allow it.
World Citizen tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
World Citizen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castrello smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello connects with a leg kick. World Citizen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
World Citizen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castrello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. World Citizen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
World Citizen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Castrello.
World Citizen works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but World Citizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by World Citizen.
World Citizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
World Citizen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castrello to keep the fight standing.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with the head strike.
Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
World Citizen lands a body punch in the clinch.
World Citizen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by World Citizen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of World Citizen.
World Citizen throws out a leg kick but Castrello moves out of range and World Citizen only half commits.
No joy there for Castrello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
World Citizen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello slips under a jab from World Citizen.
Castrello moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
World Citizen slips a jab from Castrello.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from World Citizen.
Castrello fails with an attempt to clinch.
World Citizen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards.
World Citizen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
World Citizen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
World Citizen avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castrello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
World Citizen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castrello throws a lazy right hand but World Citizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
World Citizen tries to counter with a clinch but Castrello shakes him off and moves away.
Castrello wants to clinch.
World Citizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castrello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
World Citizen lands with a shot to the body.
World Citizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
Castrello misses with the head strike.
World Citizen has had enough of the clinch but Castrello keeps him there for the moment.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello lands a left hand that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from World Citizen fails to land.
World Citizen decides to pull guard.
World Citizen wants to sweep here but Castrello controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on World Citizen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
World Citizen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castrello is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nico World Citizen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castrello walks into a left hand.
Castrello scores with a jab.
Castrello scores with a nice right hand.
World Citizen misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from World Citizen.
Castrello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range.
World Citizen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Castrello to counter with a crisp jab.
Castrello throws a leg kick but World Citizen checks it.
World Citizen scoring well with a low kick there.
World Citizen dodges the punch combination from Castrello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello moves out of range of the leg kick from World Citizen.
Castrello misses the shot to the body.
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castrello tries to clinch up but World Citizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Castrello. Those never looked like landing.
Castrello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castrello tries to move into range but World Citizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
World Citizen slips a straight right by Castrello.
Castrello misses with a hook.
World Citizen walks into a straight right hand from Castrello.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Castrello tries to bum rush World Citizen with a series of wild strikes but World Citizen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
World Citizen misses with a leg kick
and Castrello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
World Citizen throws a leg kick that misses.
World Citizen ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
Castrello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
World Citizen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castrello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
World Citizen jabs Castrello right on the nose. Castrello blinks but takes it well.
World Citizen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castrello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castrello.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello clobbers World Citizen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.
Castrello goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
World Citizen is looking to score with low kicks.
World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castrello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from World Citizen.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up but World Citizen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castrello looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws a sloppy body shot
enabling World Citizen to counter with a crisp jab.
World Citizen misses with a hook. Castrello ducked under it nicely.
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
World Citizen lands with a right hand.
Castrello throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily.
Castrello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
World Citizen feints and then cracks Castrello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castrello down.
World Citizen is looking to slow Castrello down with leg kicks.
World Citizen throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it.
Castrello checks the leg kick.
Castrello connects with a good right hand that stumbles World Citizen. World Citizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castrello has World Citizen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
World Citizen is trying to break the clinch but Castrello is controlling him.
World Citizen misses with a body punch.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of World Citizen's head.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but World Citizen avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
World Citizen tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
World Citizen lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen tries to pull guard but Castrello won't allow it.
World Citizen tries to break free but Castrello pushes him back against the cage.
World Citizen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castrello scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Castrello prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello crunches a lovely knee into World Citizen's ribcage.
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 Cullen Castrello.
I think Castrello 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cullen Castrello!
Cullen Castrello is the new bantamweight champion!
Cullen Castrello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nico World Citizen spoke after the fight, saying 'Yes, I want another one with 20cm or more reach advantage to give hype to.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 117 p4p, 6 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 169 p4p, 5 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry moves away from the strike by Steigelmann.
Curry tries to land a leg kick but Steigelmann saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Steigelmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch lands to the side of Steigelmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steigelmann lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Steigelmann.
Curry throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steigelmann on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Steigelmann.
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
Steigelmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Steigelmann moves away and avoids it.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
A combination from Steigelmann does no damage.
Curry scores with a hook.
Curry feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steigelmann sprawling to the canvas! Steigelmann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Curry finish him?!
Steigelmann is rocked!
That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Curry lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Steigelmann head around and knocks him out cold! Curry hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Curry!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Arthur Curry made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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